James Warren: Gotcha
The Weekly Fly: The Original Library
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12m
RECIPE:
Hook: Any stainless saltwater hook, size 8 – 2 to match conditions
Thread: 6/0 pink
Eyes: Dumbbell eyes to match water depth. Tie pattern blind (no eyes), or with different size eyes to match the conditions you are fishing.
Tail: n/a although original pattern calls for a tail of unraveled body material.
Body: Pearl Frostbite or any other small diameter mylar wrapping material
Wing: Super Gotcha Ice Fur
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