I've been trying this style in various guises and sizes.. a size 10 seems to do best on the bob, with a size 12 proving very useful for that tricky middle dropper choice. The Squirrel and Hares Ear (above) version has done a fair bit of damage for me this season. A simple suggestive pattern that will do a job on the bob for Daddies (wet) Sedge emerger, or a general terrestrial etc. Further down the leader, it's not a million miles away from suggesting shrimp, louse ascending Sedge and even fry.
Squirrel & H.E.
Hook: B170 size 10 or 12.
Rib: Oval gold.
Body: Squirrel and H.E. mix.
Body Hackle: Ginger or Golden Olive Grizzle Hen.
Shoulder Hackle: G.P. Body feather.
Front Hackle: Grizzle Hen or Grey Partridge.
Got a very lukewarm response to this one when I posted it a year ago....
Mink-Hog
Thankfully, the fish received it quite well, especially early season, when it nobbled a few on Stocks for me this spring. I decided to knock a couple of other versions up that might be more useful during the rest of the season... firstly with fry feeders in mind....
Hare-Hog
Fry/Daphnia......
The white one above nobbled a few for me on Grafham last weekend. Size 10 on the tail or bob, or a size 12 on the middle. Both sizes took fish.
And a general Catty type lure...
Fur-Hogs
Hook: B175 size 10 or 12
Tail: Mixed Marabou to suit body/wing colours.
Body: Various straggles.
'Wing': Bunches of fur (Mink/Rabbit/Hare etc) tied in Hog-style.
Overwing: A few strands of long straggle.
Hackle: Long hen to suit body/wing colours.
Cheeks: JC splits optional.
A Few Recent Wraps...
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