Balanced Leeches are a must-have pattern in any stillwater fly box. The Bruised version, black with blue highlights, is my favourite color. The addition of the hot orange bead is often a difference maker when compared to the original gold version.
Since I began tying balanced flies, my original materials and techniques have evolved, including bead colour, mounting the bead, integrating sequin pins and my preferred hook style.
Like most balanced flies, Balanced Leeches are often fished suspended beneath an indicator, typically from 1-3 above the bottom or weed tops. Balanced flies, such as my Bruised Leech, are also excellent choices to fish using cast and retrieve techniques coupled with a 4-6 strip pause retrieve.
Balanced Leech-Bruised (Hot Orange Bead)
Hook: Daiichi 4640 or 4647 #10
Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk, Black
Tail: Marabou, Black and Flashabou Ice Blue Pearl (#6904)
Body: Arizona Simi Seal, Black/Blue
Bead: Tungsten, 1/8" (3.0 MM), Fluorescent Orange, Chartreuse, Hot Pink or Gold
Pin Extension: Sequin Pin, Gold or Silver
Material Sources
Daiichi 4640 or 4647: [ Ссылка ]
Semperfli Nano Silk, Black: [ Ссылка ]
Marabou, Black: [ Ссылка ]
Flashabou Ice Blue Pearl (#6904): [ Ссылка ]
Arizona Simi Seal, Black/Blue: [ Ссылка ]
Tungsten, 1/8" (3.2 MM), Fluorescent Orange: [ Ссылка ]
Sequin Pin, Gold or Silver: [ Ссылка ]
Tools and Other Gear
Regal Revolution Vise: [ Ссылка ]
Dr. Slick Dubbing Tool: [ Ссылка ]
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Hareline Ultimate Dubbing Brush: [ Ссылка ]
Brushable Superglue: [ Ссылка ]
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