Tubex (wingless wet... kinda...)

[Hans Weilenmann]

Tubex
Hook: Grip 14723BL #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Body: Wire, black; Nylon rod winding thread, red - wrapped together, then coated with clear nail varnish to bring out the 'depth'
Collar: Fluey barbs, red - in split thread

Cheers,
Hans W

[fflutterffly]

OK this is just to cool. Wet those fibers will move like a dance.

[letumgo]

I bet this would be very effective in Stillwater, as a chironomid imitation. The soft fluffy hackle would undulate with the slightest current or movement of the line.

[Hans Weilenmann]

I bet this would be very effective in Stillwater, as a chironomid imitation. The soft fluffy hackle would undulate with the slightest current or movement of the line.

That is the plan, Ray. Tubex is a spin on the Dutch generic term for bloodworms, Tubifex - aka fish food

Cheers,
Hans W

[Stendalen]

I bet this would be very effective in Stillwater, as a chironomid imitation. The soft fluffy hackle would undulate with the slightest current or movement of the line.

That is the plan, Ray. Tubex is a spin on the Dutch generic term for bloodworms, Tubifex - aka fish food

Cheers,
Hans W

Yummy!