Friday, April 18, 2025

Tokaryk Special 2.0-One of My "Go To" Balanced Leeches


The Tokaryk Special 2.0 has been a staple of mine for over 10 years. It's evolution from Mark Olinger's original has allowed it to be tied as both a streamer and a balanced fly. I love to fly fish with Tokaryks along edges and weed lines. Trout respond in a positive way to this great fly! You can tie this fly with head turner beads on a jig hook, as a traditional balanced fly or on your favourite streamer hook!

Tokaryk Special 2.0

Hook: Jig Hook ( I love size 10-12)
Thread: Olive 8/0
Tail Marabou
Body: Peacock Hares Ear Ice Dub
Bead: Head Turner or tungsten (this version has a 1/8th gold bead)





My buddy Steve Andersen and I had an amazing day at Patterson Lake fly fishing with Tokaryks along the edges. Take a look!



















 

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