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Feel free to tie it in smaller sizes and discover how effective it can be.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Girdle Bug for big trouts and seatrouts I Flytying Tutorial\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B6DWDw-QRMI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hook: Ahrex HR 416 size 4-10<br \/>\nThread: Veevus 10\/0 Black<br \/>\nTail: 4-8 strands of pearl Crystal Flash<br \/>\nBody: Black chenille or black &amp; brown chenille<br \/>\nLegs: Round rubber legs White<br \/>\nHead: Brass bead<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to know more about Ahrex Hooks?<\/strong><br \/>\nAhrex Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ahrexhooks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ahrexhooks.com<\/a>.<br \/>\nAhrex Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ahrexhooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ahrexhooks\/<\/a>.<br \/>\nInstagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ahrexhooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ahrexhooks\/<\/a>.<br \/>\nAhrex Blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrexhooks.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ahrexhooks.com\/blog\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahrex Hooks: Although the largest trout often feed on baitfish, a heavy smaller nymph can be really effective to make contact with them. 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