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THE CLARET OCTOPUS

The tying of the Octopus pattern is associated with the late Scottish international Jim Newlands.Over the years variations of this pattern has been dressed.One such variation is the Claret Octopus which has been used on the Irish Loughs as an attractor to great effect.

The tying of this pattern is as follows, and an instructional video  is also included. 

Hook size 8 or 10

Silk brown or claret

Tail Fluorescent yellow floss

Rib Claret UTC wire

Body Claret seals fur

Body hackle claret saddle

Red twinkle under the winging

Wound hackle of dyed claret Golden pheasant breast feather