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Today we're tying a realistic Maggot Fly, a pattern I originally learned from my friend over at The Fly Smith!
This fly uses thin strips of latex to create a segmented body that looks remarkably similar to a real maggot.
I start with a Risen 9251 curved caddis-style hook in size 10 and add some .015 lead-free wire for weight.
Then I use light-yellow Veevus 10/0 thread to build a smooth, tapered body, thickest in the center and narrowing toward both ends.
After tying in the latex, I add a small collar of Flashabou near the front and use a tan-colored marker to create darker markings along the body. A section of black thread near the head adds another detail that will show through the translucent latex.
The key to creating those realistic segments is how you wrap the latex.
I pull the first wrap tight, then ease up on the tension slightly as I continue, overlapping the wraps to form raised ribs.
Once the latex is secured, I wrap the yellow thread back along the body, placing each turn just behind a rib. This helps secure the latex while making those segments stand out even more.
After finishing the black head, I add a few more markings and seal the thread with Solarez Ultra Thin UV resin.
The result is a surprisingly realistic Maggot Fly that could be effective for a wide variety of fish species.
The complete step-by-step tutorial is now available on my YouTube channel, McFly Angler!
And be sure to check out The Fly Smith, who introduced me to this excellent pattern.
Now you go catch some fish!
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