John Kent's Hog Magnet and Zucchini Chironomids

Hi Everyone!

Fly Tying Mondays are already off to a great start! Tonight we tied two versions of John Kent's Hog Magnet as well as zucchini chironomids. I have included the fly tying recipes below.

Next week, Rick Miyauchi is our guest tyer. Rick asks you to bring a dubbing needle and some 6/0 thread! See you there!

Hog Magnet (John Kent originator)

Thread: 8/0 Red

Gills: Unistretch-white

Hook: Alec Jackson Crystal Covert size 11or Daiichi 1760

Bead: 7/64ths, red

Rib: UTC Ultra Wire, red-small

Body: Largartun Flat Braid-silver-take out 2 strands for a size 11, 4 strands for a size 13

Shellback: Holographic Tinsel, red-large

Hog Magnet (John Kent originator)

Thread: 8/0 Black

Gills: Unistretch-white

Hook: Alec Jackson Crystal Covert size 11 or Daiichi 1760

Bead: 7/64ths, black

Rib: UTC Ultra Wire, red-black

Body: Largartun Flat Braid-silver-take out 2 strands for a size 11, 4 strands for a size 13

Shellback: Holographic Tinsel, red-large

Zucchini

Thread: UTC 8/0-black or red

Hook: Daicchi 1120-12-16 or Daiichi 1760 or Alec Jackson Crystal Covert

Bead: White-7/64ths for a size 12

Rib: Red Wire, small

Body: Holographic tinsel, black-medium

Tying Notes: 1.You can add a red butt by using red thread or red holographic tinsel, medium

2. You can add a second rib (optional)

3. You can use UTC Rusty brown for the collar as well