Kilo's Mangler

Cheech - November, 2021

IAsked Kilo (Josh) about this fly and he said "Listen up folks, I'm not going to tell you how this fly was named, but it mangles the mouths of large trout on a daily basis. There are a few characteristics that from my experience and professional opinion that make this fly better than the rest of the flies out there. After graduating from fishing a size 20 Hare's Ear every day, he turned to science and technology to create the best Hare's Ear known to man." I asked about the characteristics, and he just kind of sneered and walked away. I'm not going to risk asking again. All I know is that I'm going to tie some.
Kilo is a guide on the local rivers here in Utah, and also manages the warehouse in the shop.

Material List

Hook: Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook - 14
Hook (alt): Umpqua XC400BL-BN - 14
Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Fl. Orange
Bead: Hanak Round+ Slotted Tungsten Beads - 3.5mm - Gold
Tail: Flash Sale Hackle 77 - Whiting 4B Hen Saddle - Variant (Speckled Brown)
Body: SLF Spikey Squirrel Dubbing - Natural Gray
Rib: UTC Ultra Wire - Small - Gold
Thorax: Peacock Eye Sticks
Hackle: Whiting Red Label Hen Cape - Brown
Hot Spot: Ice Dub - Fl. Shell Pink
Alternate bead: Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads - 3.5mm (9/64") - Gold
Alternate bead: Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - 3.2mm - Gold