Brasshead black leech at Pass

For me, the brass head, black leech, tied with black semi seal, is my "confidence" fly at Pass. Sometimes I use a jig hook, sometimes not. I tend to go with a smaller leech, but I always wrap some lead around the hook. BTW I was bored last night, and was playing around with "gemini" (my very new hobby) and thought that I would include my very crude AI image in my post. I actually would like to hear from people regarding their knowledge of the iconic "black leech". I am certain that members here could give me insights on this simple, yet extremely effective fly. Any input is much appreciated, Jim
 
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Unconventional me says you had me at "confidence." Anything on a hook and user confidence goes a long way, and certainly in Pass depths.

(Btw iPhoners zoom in, it's there) Edit: Jim you were quicker on the draw. But yeah it's there and looks good.
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Aside from my first attempts at AI.... I do want input...especially from a guy that writes books on this stuff... For me it's basically..Lead wrapped around various hook types, brass bead head, black semi seal.
But I wonder if this simple fly could be enhanced or improved upon. Red glass beads? Bunny fur or feathers incorporated with the dubbing? Anything?
 
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Simiseal is great, but I really like marabou as well. Marabou is great because it can be dressed down and have no flash all the way up to marabou plus Christmas tinsel.
I think fish that get hammered might respond to the less flashy marabou when a flashy fly might tip them off.
Everybody keep throwing flashy simiseal please. 😁

Marabou probably has the most movement as well. Just don't tell the kids! 👍
 
Very interesting skyriver. I've tied some "leeches" with semiseal dubbing and Marabou tails. The feather tail does seem to "twitch" more than just a tail made of the dubbing material. And I could "tone down" the flashiness of the semi seal by mixing in some feathers. Thanks for the input.
 
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Ok... here is a question. Hook up.. or hook down? (my above image is a hook down) I can tie a black leech either way. For me personally, I prefer the hook up (jig style) when I'm casting to shore.. and hook down when trolling. I think that this is vital when discussing black leeches. I also would like to discuss the "lip rip". Hook up or hook down.... Where, on the fishes mouth does the hook typically penetrate?
 
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Thanks to you Tom Butler. Bunny fur with other things..I like that. Obviously "hook up". May I ask where these flies end up in the mouth of a hooked fish?
 
Jim in Anacortes said:
Thanks to you Tom Butler. Bunny fur with other things..I like that. Obviously "hook up". May I ask where these flies end up in the mouth of a hooked fish?
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Top, front or corner usually.
 
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