Hook:	(M)  3906
Size:	8-12
Thread:	Black 6/0
Tail:	Gray Squirrel Tail
Body:	Silver Tinsel
Legs:	Red or Grizzly Hackle Between  Tinsel and Chenille
Thorax:	Fine Black Chenille
Eyes:	Small Bead Chain

Notes on tying:

1. The tail is a small clump of gray squirrel tail tied in the figure 8 wrapped at the base to get to stand up slightly.
2. Tie in tinsel on near side of hook then make a wrap between tail around the hook and wrap 1/2 way to eye of hook.
3. Tie in and wrap hackle around hook 2 times for legs.
4. Tie in Chenille, advance thread and tie in the eyes.
5. Move thread to in front of eyes, wrap the chenille, and whip finish.

 This is a pattern based on a steelhead fly called the Rusty Squirrel Optic.  It is a very good fly for bluegills.  Use it with a slow jigging action with long pauses.

Lance Zook  4000 Rodgers Road NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405