My Chester Leech took its maiden swim in the waters of Argentina's Lago Strobel, better known to most as Jurassic Lake. This blend of Simi Seal dubbing and natural squirrel tail has proven itself on a number of occasions since. The use of a tungsten Head Turner bead allows you to fish this pattern using traditional cast and retrieve techniques. If you attach the Chester Leech to your tippet using a clinch or improved clinch knot, this pattern will hang horizontally under a strike indicator.
It is a tying style many other tyers have incorporated with their patterns. One, I highly recommend you consider adding to the leech section of your fly box.
Chester Leech
Hook: Daiichi 4640 or 4647 #10
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread-8/0, Black
Tail: Micro Zonker Pine Squirrel, Black Mixed with Holographic Flashabou, Red (#6996)
Body: Simi Seal, 50/50 Blend of Red/Black and Red
Bead: Tungsten Head Turner, 1/8" (3.5MM), Gold
Material Supplies
Daiichi 4640 or 4647: https://www.canadianllama.com/daiichi-fly-hooks/jig-hooks/?referrer=CNWR_33041533934888
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread-8/0, Black: https://collabs.shop/uexsjn
Micro Zonker Pine Squirrel, Black: https://collabs.shop/ss4hmf
Holographic Flashabou, Red (#6996): https://collabs.shop/fgdpw6
Simi Seal, Red/Black, and Red: https://collabs.shop/7hq8y0
Tungsten Head Turner, 1/8", (3.5MM) Gold: https://www.canadianllama.com/tungsten-head-turners/?referrer=CNWR_33041533934888
Tie the Ruby Eyed Leech (Learn How to Style Dubbing): https://youtu.be/8BtIlCeGvN4
Learn How to Fly Fish Lakes
Stillwater Essentials Masterclass: https://anchoredoutdoors.com/2019/stillwater-fishing-with-phil-rowley
Orvis Guide to Stillwater Trout Fishing: https://bit.ly/OrvisGuidetoStillwaterTroutFishing
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