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Fathead Shad

The Fathead Shad is one of the flies in the Jack Ellis Fathead Series.


Materials List


Hook Mustad 3366 Size 8
Thread 6/0 Uni-Thread Cream or Yellow
Weedguard Mason Hard Mono 8# (.012 dia.)
Tail Kiptail and Marabou Cream Marabou over Yellow Kiptail
Skirt Deer Body Hair Tips Cream
Collar Deer Body Hair Cream
Body Deer Body Hair Cream

Tying Instructions


To tie the Fathead Shad, use the materials listed above and follow the step-by-step tying instructions for the Fathead Diver.

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