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materials for tungsten beaded hares ear red tag, perfect for winter river fishing for Grayling

Hook: curved grub hook (Knapeck size 14)
Thread: Black fine
Bead: Black tungsten 1/8 inch
Rib: Fine copper
Body: Hares ear or synthetic substitue
Tail: Red wool

  
Tungston bead red tag - perfect for river grayling this time of year
                           
 
 
 
 
  Step 1: Thread bead on to hook      

Step 2: Tie in red wool to bend of the hook. Cut wool back to about 3-4 mm in length

        Step 3: Tie in copper wire down to the end of the fly  
                           
   
 
 
Step 4: Dub hares ear or substitute (taper towards the tail)       Step 5: Rib with copper wire in even turns up to the head.     step 6: Whip finish and varnish