Space Leech
Cheech - October, 2023
I have always liked to mess with custom dubbings, and as of late I have been playing with some leech blends that have great stillwater colors. They move great in the water, they are fairly easy to blend and they are great to tie with. There are 12 colors right now, and many more can be had with the full line of up these materials!
This fly is in the Thin Mint color that Friggin Brigham always badgers me about. We collaborated on this color and it was tested in the challenging waters in the UK (SEE VIDEO HERE) and let's just say that it made us very proud and proved to be a tasty snack for those educated trout. The short stout hook coupled with a slotted bead is a great option for a balanced fly, and it really does a great job at hooking fish and holding on!
Material List
- Hook: Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - 12
- Hook (Alternate): Umpqua XC210BL-BN Perdi-Jig Hook - 12
- Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0 - Black
- Thread (Alternate): Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 140 Denier - Black
- Bead: Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Metallic Light Pink - 3.2mm
- Bead (Alternate): Hanak Metallic+ Slotted Tungsten Beads - Light Pink - 3.5mm
- Tail : Wooly Bugger Marabou - Brown
- Tail: Wooly Bugger Marabou - Olive
- Tail (Alternate): Fish Hunter Premium Strung Marabou - Brown (UV)
- Tail (Alternate): Fish Hunter Premium Strung Marabou - Medium Olive (UV)
- Body (1 Part): Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Medium Olive
- Body (1/8 part): Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Black
- Body (1/8 part): Ice Dub - Wicked Black
- Body (1/4 part): Larva Lace Angel Hair - Chartreuse
- Body (1/8 part): Ice Wing Fiber - Fl. Shell Pink
Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
Variant Dubbing Blends
Midnight Fire Space Leech
- 2 parts: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Black
- 1 part: Ice Dub - Wicked Black
- 1/8 part: Ice Dub - UV Red
- 1/8 part: Ice Dub - Blue Steelie
Dark Claret Space Leech
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Black
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Claret
- 1/4 part : Ice Dub - Wine
Black Purple Space Leech
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Black
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Purple
- 1/4 part: Ice Dub - Electric Purple
Claret Space Leech
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Fiery Brown
- 1/4 part : Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Black
- 1/4 part: Ice Dub - Wicked Black
- 1/4 part: Ice Dub - Red
Bruised Space Leech
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Black
- 1/4 part: Ice Dub - Wicked Black
- 1/8 part: Ice Dub - Minnow Belly
Brown Olive Space Leech
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Litchen
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Sooty Olive
- 1/8 part: Ice Dub - Copper
- 1/8 part: Ice Dub - Minnow Belly
Lemon Lime Space Leech
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Olive
- 1 Part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Medium Olive
- 1/8 part: Ice Dub - Minnow Belly
- 1/8 part: Larva Lace Angel Hair - Chartreuse
Thin Mint Space Leech
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Medium Olive
- 1/8 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Black
- 1/8 part: Ice Dub - Wicked Black
- 1/4 part: Larva Lace Angel Hair - Chartreuse
- 1/8 part: Ice Wing Fiber - Fl. Shell Pink
Crawdad Space Leech
- 1/4 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Sooty Olive
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Medium Olive
- 1/8 part: Ice Wing Fiber - Hot Orange
- 1/8 part: Ice Dub - Blue Steelie
Baby Damsel Space Leech
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Light Olive
- 1/4 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Fl. Yellow Sunburst
- 1/4 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Seal
- 1/8 part: Ice Dub - Copper
- 1/8 part: Ice Dub - Minnow Belly
Perfect Olive Space Leech
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Olive
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Medium Olive
- 1/8 part: Ice Dub - Minnow Belly
Bright Brown Space Leech
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Sooty Olive
- 1 part: Semperfli SemperSeal Substitute Dubbing - Brown
- 1/8 part: Ice Dub - Copper
