In this video, Anglers All resident tying expert and Umpqua Signature Tyer Ben Baxter takes us through the process of tying the Simi Seal Leech from start to finish. To make the most of this tutorial, use the timestamps below the fly recipe for navigating to the part of the tying process you'd like to see!
The Simi Seal Leech is an extremely versatile fly pattern that can be used to fool fish on a wide variety of waters and across species. The pattern’s namesake comes from Arizona Simi Seal Dubbing, developed by fly tyer and dubbing guru, John Rohmer.
Check out the video as Ben takes us step-by-step through tying the Simi Seal Leech:
MATERIALS LIST
HOOK: Umpqua XC400BL (size 10)
BEAD: Slotted Tungsten Bead (3.2mm | Matte Black)
THREAD: 100 Denier Semperfli Nano Silk (Olive)
TAIL: Strung Marabou (Olive)
BODY: Arizona Simi Seal Dubbing (Bronze Peacock)
WAX: Loon Outdoors Dubbing Wax
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