Josephine Baker

A rubber legged sea trout fly heavily inspired by Kent Edmonds' Bead Butt AKA J-Lo.

Originator

Kent Edmonds/Martin Joergensen

Pattern type

Cold saltwater fly

Skill level/difficulty

Easy

Tying instructions

See step-by-step images

Species

bonefish

sea trout (sea run)

Materials

Hook	Ahrex SA220 #8
Bead	Brass, 4.5mm
Thread	Tan 8/0 Uni
Rubber legs	Tan/white variegated
Hackle	Grizzly dry fly
Dubbing	Light tan
Head	Tying thread, varnished

Jul 1. 2021

This fly was originally a colorful bream fly from the southern US called Bead Butt or Jennifer Lopez. I transformed it to fit my needs and named my version Josephine Baker

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