| Katydid (Harrison Steeves)
(tied by: Harrison Steeves) |
|
FLY
TYING PATTERNS: Terrestrials: Katydid (Harrison Steeves) |
| Hook: TMC 5212, #10 |
| Thread: 6/0 fluorescent yellow, or yellow |
| Body: Bright green, 1/16th thick foam, cut in a triangle shape (slightly over an inch long and 3/8th inch wide at the base. Trim away the points at the base of the triangle. |
| Wing: 12 to 16 strands of pearl Krystal Flash |
| Head: 7/16th inch disc cut from bright green 1/16th inch foam. Underwrap: Yellow thread |
| Legs: Medium size round rubber legs, chartreuse |
| Tag: Underbody / Tag: Yellow 1/8th inch foam cut into 1/16th inch strip |
| Eyes: Black liquid applique (E-Z Shape Sparkle Body) |