How to Tie the Lead Eye Egg Sucking Leech [Video]

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Lead Eye Egg Sucking Leech

Learn how to tie a new twist on an old classic, the Lead Eye Egg Sucking Leech. The lead eye version of the classic Egg Sucking Leech adds weight, increases the action of the fly and the materials give it more sparkle. It can be tied for a number of Alaska species - #2 and #4 for salmon and steelhead, #6 is the all-around for trout and #8 is great for fishing in lakes.

MATERIAL LIST

Hook: TMC 5253 Sz.2
Thread: Danville Flat Waxed Nylon
Body: New Age Chenille
Hackle: Select Saddle Hackle
Marabou: Blood Quill Marabou
Flash: Krystal Flash
Eyes: Dazl Eyes Nickle 3/16"
Head: Medium Chenille (Pinks or Oranges)

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FROM THE FLY BIN

Lead Eye Egg Sucking Leech
Black Pearl Size #2-#8

Lead Eye Egg Sucking Leech
Chartreuse Size #2-#8

Lead Eye Egg Sucking Leech
Purple Size #2-#8

Lead Eye Egg Sucking Leech
Pearl Pink Size #2-#8

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