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Mini Estaz Leech
Mini Estaz Leech is a small jig hook leech from Cheech of Fly Fish Food, based on a classic fly he fished years ago. With only a marabou tail and an Estaz body, it is quick to tie in many colors, sizes and weights, and the jig hook is his update to the old design. This version uses medium olive marabou, pearl olive Estaz and a gold bead. A black tail and body with a chartreuse bead is another option he likes. Tied here on a size 14 hook.
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Materials
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread 6/0, medium olive
Medium Olive · 6/0
Spirit River Estaz Petite Chenille, pearl olive, 10mm
Pearl Olive · Petite 10mm
How to Tie the Mini Estaz Leech
- 1
Step 1
Slide the gold slotted bead onto the jig hook and mount the hook in the vise.
- 2
Step 2
Start the olive thread behind the bead and trim the tag.
- 3
Step 3
Wrap a thread base back to the bend.
- 4
Step 4
Pull a clump of medium olive marabou from the strung feather and tie it in at the bend for the tail.
- 5
Step 5
Bind the marabou butts down along the shank and trim any excess.
- 6
Step 6
Tie in the Estaz at the base of the tail and advance the thread to the bead.
- 7
Step 7
Wrap the Estaz forward to the bead, keeping the fibers swept back as you go.
- 8
Step 8
Tie off the Estaz behind the bead and trim the excess.
- 9
Step 9
Pull any trapped Estaz fibers free and stroke them back.
- 10
Step 10
Whip finish behind the bead and cut the thread.
Watch Tying Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utCaethdfWI
Credit: Cheech / Fly Fish Food