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The Faux Electric Chicken fly pattern tied by Darrell Olson
Saltwater Fly

The Faux Electric Chicken

Tied by Darrell Olson

The Faux Electric Chicken recipe

HookKono USS, Size 4
Thread6/0 Black or Purple
EyesMedium Red w Black Pupil Dumbbell
TailFish-Skull Faux Bucktail - Purple
Tail FlashKrystal Flash - Purple
BodyMicro Estaz - Black

About this fly

While this flies name may seem to dictate color selection, don’t let that hold you back. Variations on this pattern exist under a variety of monikers with popular colors including more subdued tan and rust. While the wild colors above may do the trick some days, it doesn’t hurt to have a more natural version on hand. Just in case.

Tied for: Redfish, Saltwater (general), Sea Trout

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