How to tie the The Black Mamba Booby

Hook: Hanak H 970 BL Streamer Wave #8
Thread: Veevus F01 #6/0 Black
Base Tail: Troutline Sparkle Streamer Hair
Tail: Comp Candy Marabou Black Jack
Lateral Flash: Troutline Reflex Hair Silver
Body: Lureflash Fritz Black and Pearl
1st Hackle: Hen Cape Cream
Rib: Silver Wire Medium
2nd Hackle: Hen Cape Black
Booby Eyes: Upavon Fly Fishing HD Foam

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Apologies for the length of this video, as you can see from the materials list it is a fairly involved pattern and there is a lot going on. As with many of my long-tailed lures the emphasis is on movement. When tying a fly I always try to get a mental picture of how the pattern looks in the water to the fish. This is going to generate a bucket load of movement, for sure.

The idea and basis of the fly comes from the Humungus pattern which is a proven killer on both large and small Stillwaters alike. This of course is a departure from the sleek thin body of the original fly it is tied with big predatory Brown Trout in mind and I am keen to get on the large reservoirs to give it a swim. I have to say I am quietly confident!

The name although I am sure is already taken by another fly pattern comes from the movie ‘Megamind’. Those that may have seen the film will get it, if you haven’t I can heartily recommend the film with or without the kids. Have you ever tied a pattern that you just know is going to work, if so let me know all about it in the comments section below.

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