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FLY TYING PATTERNS & RECIPES: Terrestrials: Katydid (Harrison Steeves)

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Katydid (Harrison Steeves) (tied by: Harrison Steeves)


Katydid (Harrison Steeves)


FLY TYING PATTERNS: Terrestrials: Katydid (Harrison Steeves)
Hook: TMC 5212, #10
Thread: 6/0 fluorescent yellow, or yellow
Body: Bright green, 1/16th thick foam, cut in a triangle shape (slightly over an inch long and 3/8th inch wide at the base. Trim away the points at the base of the triangle.
Wing: 12 to 16 strands of pearl Krystal Flash
Head: 7/16th inch disc cut from bright green 1/16th inch foam. Underwrap: Yellow thread
Legs: Medium size round rubber legs, chartreuse
Tag: Underbody / Tag: Yellow 1/8th inch foam cut into 1/16th inch strip
Eyes: Black liquid applique (E-Z Shape Sparkle Body)
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