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Hook: Mustad 3906, 3906b or 3399, #10 - #16
Thread: Uni-Thread 8/0, Black
Rib: Danville Fine Wire, Silver
Body: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, Black
Hot Spot: Antron Bright, Fl. Chartreuse
Collar: Guinea fowl

I have been tying a number of soft hackle flies over the past few weeks, most are traditional ("classic") patterns that have been around for many years. This week I wanted to do something that kept to a more traditional soft hackle pattern but with a modern twist. That is basically what a Hot Spot spider is. It is a spider type soft hackle with a bright spot in it to make it more attractive. In the case of this weeks fly it is a simple spider with some bright dubbing in the thorax. I comment on other types of "hot spots" that can also be done. This particular soft hackle works well in clearer water for trout as well as panfish. - Enjoy

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