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Leons Fritz "Jasmin"
Originated and Tied by Guthrie Fly

 

Name	Leons Fritz Jasmin
Category	Atlantic Salmon/Steelhead
Hook	Kamasan Classic Lure Extra Long, Size 8
Body 1	Weighted with lead wire 3/4 along hook shank.
Tail	Marabou Turkey (RED)
Body 2	4 inch piece Lureflash (FRITZ Fluorescent PINK)4 inch piece Lureflash (FRITZ Translucent PINK TF4)Apply Both at same time together on top of hook shank going to hook bend and Wind forward and tie off at end of lead wire, leave room To build head.
Head	Build head round and even with black thread, cover with clear epoxy glue. Paint on eye White with Black Dot. Apply further epoxy to protect paint.
Dipper Vane	Fitted but Optional. (See Leon's Dipper Vane)
Comments	Very effective pattern for all salmon and trout. Lureflash Fritz is a product of Lureflash International Limited, Kilnhurst, England. Visit their website to obtain purchasing information.
Fishing Tips	Retrieve with 1 foot pulls or trolling.

This pattern was originated and tied by Leon Guthrie of Galashiels, Scotland. The Dipper Vane (which see), is an invention that Leon uses to add action to some of his flies. Leon writes about this fly, "Catch anything with this one, Trust Me!"

You can see many more flies from Leon by visiting his page on this site, The Flies of Leon Guthrie.