How to Tie the Evil Olive

How to Tie the Evil Olive fly tying video
NymphsMayflyTied by MaxJanuary 25, 202214 min video

Wing Case - Mallard Flank Wood Duck / UV Wapsi Wood Duck Feathers*: Thorax - Hareline Ice Dub Peacocks Eye In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Max ties The Evil Olive! "This is a baetis/attractor fly that just flat-out works. Typically this fly is tied on a curved shank scud hook but this one is tied on the Umpqua X210 Perdigon hook. It also utilizes the insta jig which adds to the wide gap and virtually turnes your non-jig into a jig."

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