We were reminded of the presence of leeches in the flooded vegetation around the islands after several of the devils attached themselves to our legs. This inspired Steve to whip up a leech pattern, knowing that fish love eating leeches as much as leeches love eating us.
Shank:
Shank – 10 mm Fish-Skull articulated shank.
Tail – black marabou.
Body – black schlappen palmered up shank.
Hook:
Hook – Daiichi 1530, size 6.
*Secure shank to hook.
Body – black schlappen palmered up shank.
Flash – black Flashabou, tie in 3 strands then palmer schlappen feather.
*Use schlappen to build base for Sculpin Helmet.
Head – glue black Fish-Skull Sculpin Helmet.
