Sparkle Leech
submitted by Elaine Cook
Leeches often have a shiny attractive appearance as their smooth bodies reflect light under certain conditions. This pattern was designed with that in mind. This fly has been found to work best on overcast or dull days and with algae conditions. Leeches primarily live very near the bottom of lakes and ponds near shore. Using a floating or intermediate line, fish this pattern with 4 - 6 inch strips with medium or slow action. This is a very easy fly to tie.
| Hook: | TMC 5262 sizes 6 - 10 |
| Thread: | Maroon or black 6/0 |
| Tail: | Black marabou and pearlescent
Krystal Flash or Flashabou |
| Body: | Peacock and red Crystal
Chenille (short length fibers) |
| Head: | Small gold bead |
1. Crimp barb.
2. Slide bead onto hook.
3. Attach thread behind eye, cover shank with thread and return to bead.
4. Select a clump of marabou fibers. Cut to twice shank length. Lay on top of shank, butts behind bead. Tie in place back to rear of shank. Advance thread several wraps.
5. Select 2 - 3 strands of Krystal Flash or Flashabou. Tie in center of strands pushing half to one side and half to the other, tie in place back to tail. Cut to length of tail.
6. Expose thread core of the Crystal Chenille and tie in one strand of peacock and one of red. Advance thread to behind bead. Twist the two colors together to form a single variegated strand. Wrap forward forming body. Tie off, cut excess.
7. Whip finish behind bead. Cut thread.
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