Check out Brady, Mike and Johns adventure fly fishing using this fly here: The Lil' Kim has an excellent set of fish catching aspects. It is a mid-weight streamer that features a great blend of natural and synthetic materials. This fly is one of confidence pattern when chucking meat. The Marabou creates super lifelike movement while the palmer chenielle underneath helps to keep the profile strong when wet. Ad the flash for some attraction and bam, tight line! The Lil' Kim was also our top producing fly in our streamer fishing for trout video. Give it a look!
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Lil' Kim recipe
- HookTiemco 5263
- ConeBrass Cone Head, Black
- ThreadUTC 140 Denier, Olive
- TailMarabou Blood Quills, Brown Olive
- FlashKrystal Flash, Olive and Red
- FlashFlashabou, Copper
- BodyFlat Diamond Braid, Red
- BodyWapsi Palmer Chenille, Pearl
- CollarSchlappen, Olive / Black
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