Gerbubble Bug

Gerbubble Bug recipe card. The full lesson is reserved for course participants.

The Recipe

The table separates what is required from what is a permitted choice and from what has not yet been settled. Do not substitute required items in class.

Hook

Specification: Ahrex TP610 Trout Predator Streamer, size 1/0

Status: Required

Thread

Specification: Semperfli Nano Silk, 200D or 300D

Status: Permitted choice: either weight

Tail

Specification: Hackle and marabou. The last two hackles are pulled into the hair after the trim and tied off at the front.

Status: Required. Colors as supplied in the class kit.

Flash

Specification: Visible on the photographed fly

Status: Product not yet specified

Body and head

Specification: Deer belly hair, spun and stacked

Status: Required. Both methods are used.

Eyes

Specification: 8 mm, if used. The photographed fly has none.

Status: Optional

Rubber legs

Specification: None

Status: Required: do not add

Weedguard

Specification: None

Status: Required: do not add

The full lesson and printable participant packet are available in the private course area.