This is the same fly as the normal Garbage Sowbug, but it’s tied on a jig hook with the shellback in the proper place. I know they tumble a lot if the water, but it never hurts to be accurate. In the video we will show you some tips that make thing in the shellback a bit easier.
Watch THIS video to see how to make the shellback and your own custom dubbing!
Material List
Hook: Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook - 18
Hook (Alt): Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook - 18
Bead: Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads - Metallic Colors - 3/32" (2.3mm) - Blood Red
Bead (Alt): Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads - Metallic Colors - 3/32" (2.3mm) - Metallic Red
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 - Claret
Thread (Alt): Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 - Red
Rib: SemperFli Nano Silk Ultra Fine 30D 18/0 - Olive
Dub: Hareline Dubbin - Adam's Gray
Dub: STS Trilobal Dubbing - Tan
Dub: STS Trilobal Dubbing - Red
Dub: STS Trilobal Dubbing - Burnt OrangeMaterials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
