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Girdle bug
Girdle Bug	http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/ph...1/IMG_0352.JPG
Type of fly	nymph, beadhead, warmwater, panfish
Originator of pattern if known
Tied and Submitted by	Webrx
Level of tying experience needed to tie this pattern	Beginner, a fairly simple pattern using basic tying skillsMaterials listed in order of tie in:
Hook	2 x long nymph hook sizes 2-14 Size 12 here.
Beadhead	Optional, brass or tungsten sized to hook. Not used here.
Additional weight	Optional. Wraps of nontoxic wire if desired. Unweighted here.
Thread	Black 6/0
Tail	One strand of rubber leg material tied in at middle to form 2 tails. White and black barred centipede legs here.
Body	Solid or variegated chenille. Olive chenille.
Rib	Optional fine silver wire or gold wire. Not used here.
Legs	Two strands of rubber leg material tied in by the middle to form 4 legs.
Antennae	On versions without beads only, tie in strand of rubber leg material by middle to form 2 antennae
Special tying notes	In large sizes it imitates a big stonefly nymph, and is also a good buggy fly for smallmouth and largemouth bass. In smaller sizes it’s an excellent panfish fly. It is also used for trout and steelhead in all sizes. Feel free to vary sizes and colors. (Yellow white legs is a great color combo for panfish)
Target species	Trout, panfish, steelhead, smallmouth, largemouth bass
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