[Red Beetle Larva]

Pattern Illustration
Red Beetle Larva
Tied by Jim Smullins

Hook: Wet #10 - 14
Thread: Black Danville 6/0
Overwing: Rabbit hair, dyed red
Underwing: Rabbit hair, dyed orange



Tying Instructions:

1. Secure thread to hook, wrap to end.

2. Wrap back to eye of hook, place small clump of orange hair on underside of hook.

3. Secure hair snugly, and place small clump of red hair on top of hook.

4. Snugly tighten overwing and wrap a head, approximately 1/8" long, to hook eye.

5. Whip finish and cement, as desired.

Jim Smullins
Montverde, Florida USA

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