Description
In this fly tying tutorial, I'll show you how to tie a realistic Maggot Fly using a translucent latex body, subtle coloring, and a little flash underneath to create a lifelike imitation.
I learned about this pattern from a friend of mine at TheFlySmith. It's a great example of how a few simple materials and techniques can produce a surprisingly realistic fly.
One of the interesting things about this pattern is what happens when it gets wet. The latex body becomes more translucent, allowing the colors and flash from the underbody to show through much more clearly. This gives the fly a natural appearance that can be especially effective underwater.
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ABOUT THIS SERIES
This tutorial is part of my Worms & Grubs Fly Tying Series, where I'm covering a variety of worm, maggot, and grub imitations, from simple fishing patterns to more realistic flies.
These patterns can be useful for trout, panfish, and other freshwater species, especially when fish are feeding on small, soft-bodied food sources.
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📌 Links I recommend
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🛠️ Materials
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Hook: Risen 9251 (Size 10) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/hooks/products/barbless-shrimp-and-caddis-9251
Weight: Lead-Free Wire (.015) - https://www.jsflyfishing.com/products/round-lead-free-wire
Body Thread: Veevus 10/0 (Light Yellow) - https://veevus.com/pages/membership?via=McFly
Head Thread: Veevus 6/0 (Black) - https://veevus.com/pages/membership?via=McFly
Body: The Fly Smith Latex Strips (Natural) - https://theflysmith.co/products/bulk-latex
Flash: Flashabou (1 Strand) - https://www.jsflyfishing.com/products/krystal-flash
Coloring: AD Marker (Sepia) - https://link.amazon/B0j6xVVqe
Alternative Coloring: Colored Sharpies - https://link.amazon/B0e7Q2T6c
Resin: Solarez Ultra Thin UV Resin - https://solarez.com/bone-dry-intro-kit.html
🛠️ Tools
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Dubbing Twister: https://www.jsflyfishing.com/products/dubbing-whirler?variant=43244902449381
Dubbing Clamp: https://link.amazon/B09Jqwx7w
Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://link.amazon/B0fyOMJFw
Bobbin: Veevus Bobbin - https://veevus.com/pages/membership?via=McFly
Scissors: Risen Razor - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/products/4-razor-scissors
Whip Finisher: Dr. Slick Brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-benches/compact-bench/
UV Light: Solarez High Output - https://solarez.com/uv-cure-flashlight-high-output.html
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