Step-by-step red lighnting leech pattern

[muskrat]

I made this pattern a few years ago, it is my top producing leech patter nin my box, I tie it in green and red

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/Supplies-2.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/Supplies-2.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step2-2.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step2-2.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step3-2.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step3-2.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step4-2.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step4-2.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step5-1.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step5-1.jpg.html)

[muskrat]

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step6-1.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step6-1.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step7-1.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step7-1.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step8-1.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step8-1.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step9-1.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step9-1.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step10-1.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step10-1.jpg.html)

[muskrat]

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step11-1.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step11-1.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step12-1.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step12-1.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step13-1.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step13-1.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step14-1.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step14-1.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step15.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step15.jpg.html)

[muskrat]

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step16.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step16.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step17.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step17.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step18.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step18.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step19.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step19.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step20.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step20.jpg.html)

[muskrat]

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step21.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step21.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step22.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step22.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/step23.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/step23.jpg.html)
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/168352_10150421288335160_6188107_n_zps4db75fa5.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/168352_10150421288335160_6188107_n_zps4db75fa5.jpg .html)

I also tie it in green
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/WaterSkeeter87/180770_10150421288475160_499663_n_zpse568ac77.jpg (http://s995.photobucket.com/user/WaterSkeeter87/media/180770_10150421288475160_499663_n_zpse568ac77.jpg. html)

[muskrat]

This fly is my number 1 leech pattern.
When I first created it I was testing it at a lake outside of town. I started casting from shore, a few people walked by before jumping into their boats and said no one ever catches anything nice fish from shore. Well guess what, the red lightning leech proved them wrong and I caught this beauty of a rainbow trout (yes its a rainbow). And continued to catch fish from shore all year. This fly has proven itself over and over
http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/troutbugfisher/625499_10153196321875160_356527607_n_zps617ff7d4.j pg (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/troutbugfisher/media/625499_10153196321875160_356527607_n_zps617ff7d4.j pg.html)

[Gateholio]

As I mentioned, not a fly fisherman anymore- but your fly threads are great. Nice to see such a fine contribution to the fishing forum! :)

[muskrat]

As I mentioned, not a fly fisherman anymore- but your fly threads are great. Nice to see such a fine contribution to the fishing forum! :)

Thanks, Ill try to help as much as I can and enjoy posting flys and step by steps

[pescado]

Keep this up muskrat and you will have me digging my fly tying gear out. Thanks for the motivation.

[aggiehunter]

that rainbow has a great face..

[muskrat]

that rainbow has a great face..

other then some steelhead iv caught, this rainbow is the nicest looking fish I have ever caught. It is by far my favorite picture

[kennyj]

Great looking leach, beautiful trout.
Thanks for the step by step.
kenny

[jrjonesy]

Thanks for the step by step. What is it you are doing to the angel hair in Post #5. Not familiar with this. Are you just straightening it? Thanks!

[hotload]

Keep this up muskrat and you will have me digging my fly tying gear out. Thanks for the motivation.

DITTO, I usually wait a for a while longer to start tying but your definitely giving me the urge to get going. Very informative and detailed how to tie even for the very novice out there.

[muskrat]

Thanks for the step by step. What is it you are doing to the angel hair in Post #5. Not familiar with this. Are you just straightening it? Thanks!

In post #5 I am using a razor blade and trimming the angel hair. I use the razer blade as its easier to trim in layers so it looks more natural. Scissors gives it to even and straight of a cut

[Moe.JKU]

I saw this one on a different website last year, I used the same red and green. Its a nice easy tie, that produces.

[muskrat]

I saw this one on a different website last year, I used the same red and green. Its a nice easy tie, that produces.

Yes its been posted all over, I try and share it where I can as it is such a great and simple pattern everyone should have

[Jim Prawn]

Awesome as usual Muskrat. That fish is amazing. Are there cutthroat in that system as well? Wondering about the possibility of a "Cut-bow". The spots on that thing are incredible!
JP

[muskrat]

Awesome as usual Muskrat. That fish is amazing. Are there cutthroat in that system as well? Wondering about the possibility of a "Cut-bow". The spots on that thing are incredible!
JP

I was thinking the same thing but the nearest cutthroats were quite a ways away. Thats was the only rainbow with those looks I ever caught out of that lake

[Spy]

Very cool fly I lik the green will try and tie one up. Thanks for posting & sharing :-).