Tying the Armadillo - Dressed Irons

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Armadillo topwater fly.

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Hook: Mustad 3366, #2/0
Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier, Peacock Blue
Tail: Marabou, Black
Legs: Medium Round Rubber Legs, Black & White
Hackle: Schlappen, Peacock Blue
Dubbing: Ice Dub, Black
Body: 2mm Foam Disc, 5/8" diameter, Blue & Medium Round Rubber Legs, Black & White

The Armadillo is a fly I developed a number of years ago and had become a very productive topwater Bass & Pike fly. The big brother of the Baby Armadillo, this version is great on lakes and rivers for Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass as well as Northern Pike! -- Enjoy

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