The Balanced Simi Leech Fly Pattern Tutorial

Probably one of my most producing patterns turned balanced. This Leech using John Rohmers Arizona Mega Simi Seal has pierced more lips than any of the other patterns I tie. The variety of colors of dubbing and marabou allow for so many combinations and variations that it for sure can be tweaked to match something attractive in your local waters. I fish this primarily in greens, purples, rusty oranges, browns, whites, and black. So pretty much every confidence color. Tie some up and go pierce some lips.
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The Recipe:
Hook: Moonlit ML056 size #8
Thread: Semperfli Waxed thread 8/0
Tail: Natures Spirit premium Bugger Bou
Flash: Krystal Flash
Body: Arizona Mega Simi Seal Can Olive
Head: 5/32 Tungsten bead on a #17 Embroidery pin
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[@dtffishingmi]

I'm new to fly tying, and I have been working to come up with patterns specifically for Tenkara fishing. I came up with the idea for the balanced jig style all on my own recently, and was disappointed to find that it had already been done. I was looking for a way to keep streamers and leeches horizontally positioned in the water when fishing at the odd vertical angles that come with Tenkara fishing. Normal streamers are not particularly viable with Tenkara, especially in still water. Your video and the one by Fly Fish Food have been helpful in avoiding the trials and errors that would have followed in perfecting the balanced jig style that I "invented" lol.