Brasshead black leech at Pass

Thinking about hitting up Pass tomorrow before the weather turns for the next week. Maybe I'll have to tie up some cowbell variants.

I'll be in a jon boat. If anyone from here is on the lake tomorrow give me a shout on the water.
 
That is a fly that exudes confidence. I like the red, and I like the flash, and I like the feather tail. And I like the hook up. The tungsten bead has me intrigued. I've always used brass, combined with lead around the hook shank. I thank you Brute for your inspiration. IMHO, that is one beauty of a black leech.
 
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Having the weight of the tungsten bead so far forward, as opposed to the shank wrapped with lead.. I assume changes the movement (or action) of the leech, not so much while trolling, but while stripping in. Perhaps giving it more "twitch". Combined with the Marabou tail. I can easily see how this could be more enticing than my leech patterns. Thanks again Brute
 
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Let's discuss what we tie directly behind the hook eye. I use a brass bead appropriate to the hook style and size. Never silver.. I don't know why. I've tied black leeches with no bead, but always feel more confident with a shiny bead. So...I'm curious about what you folks tie directly behind the hook eye of a black leech and why you tie them this way.
 
Jim in Anacortes said:
Let's discuss what we tie directly behind the hook eye. I use a brass bead appropriate to the hook style and size. Never silver.. I don't know why. I've tied black leeches with no bead, but always feel more confident with a shiny bead. So...I'm curious about what you folks tie directly behind the hook eye of a black leech and why you tie them this way.
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I tried a lot of variations over several seasons and settled on the orange bead because it's usually most productive. It's the one I'll tie on the boy's rigs. That was my goal, something super productive to keep the grandkids going.
 
Tom Butler said:
Canadian Black. Then Peacock or olive. Brown doesn't get much love but I put it on anyway. The olive willy up front is great paired with a black leech 3-4' behind on the trailer.
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Ice Dub Peacock Black is probably my favorite leech body dubbing. So fishy!
 
Pass lake question from a potential newbie - our family may head to Deception Pass SP or nearby in the summer to camp - is there a certain time of summer that the lake kinda "turns off" or generally stops fishing well? Closes down to algae?

TIA
 
I am much appreciative of the the input here from you folks. I have learned a lot. Tungsten beads, some with bright colors, is something that I will try, with and without lead wrapping the hook shank. I prefer my fly to sink significantly faster than my #3 sinking line. This helps me to visualize the "arch", that starts at the surface of the water, and is comprised of my fly line and leader...ending at my weighted leech. Accurately visualizing this "arch" is, IMHO, crucial in presenting a leech to an area that you are targeting. I like to put my presentations right in front of the fish's nose.
 
I am aware that I have been derailing my own thread, with talk about AI images, cowbells and "white gurglers", but hey, we're still discussing Lake Fishing. That being said I am in the hopes of more discussion about the iconic "black leech". Personally I thought I had it pretty much figured out...Semi-seal + brass bead. I know now that I have a lot to learn... and I like that.
 
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