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More Viva Variants
Dressing
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Hook: Size 10,12 or 14 Kamasan B175 or B170,
or black equivalent.
Tail: Fluo green Marabou or Glo-Brite No.12
Rib: Flat Silver.
Body: Black thread or floss.
Wing: Black marabou.
Slips: Fine Mirage/pearl.
Cheeks (optional): JC splits.
Shoulder Hackle: Black Hen
Thread: Black UTC 70 Denier.
A couple more Viva variants worthy of your attention. Rather than tie them on size 8 or 10 hooks and fish them as out-and-out lures, I like to keep these two Viva variants on the small side - 12 or even 14 - and mix them up with wets and/or cormorants etc. It goes without saying that they're a first choice for early season work, but don't forget them through the summer either if the water gets murky.
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