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    Fathead Frog

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

    Materials List

    Hook Mustad 3366 Size 8
    Thread 6/0 Uni-Thread Yellow
    Weedguard Mason Hard Mono 8# (.012 dia.)
    Tail Kip Tail and Whiting Hen Hackle Chartreuse inside Grizzly
    Skirt Deer Body Hair Tips Chartreuse
    Collar Deer Body Hair Chartreuse
    Head Deer Body Hair Pale Yellow

    Tying Instructions

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

    Note: After you have tied in the Chartreuse skirt, spin a clump or two of Chartreuse deer hair for the collar before you begin spinning clumps of yellow deer hair for the head.

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