Fly Tying: Maddin's Circus Peanut (Multi-Cam)

The Circus Peanut is one of the original articulated patterns. It has a simple design, but you would be hard-pressed to find a pattern (vintage or modern) that will out fish it. It is very versatile as it performs great on both a jig and jerk-strip style retrieve.

Material List:

Back Hook: MFC 7050 #4
Tail: Olive Blood Quill Marabou (2 Plumes)
Flash: Copper Holographic Flashabou
Body: Medium Olive Cactus Chenille
Rib: Small Copper Wire
Hackle: Olive Schlappen
Legs: Chartreuse/Olive/Black Fly Enhancer

Connection: 19 Strand (0.38mm) Beadalon/1 Red Bead
Skirt: Olive Marabou

Front Hook: MFC 7050 #2
Body: Medium Olive Cactus Chenille
Rib: Small Copper Wire
Hackle: Olive Schlappen
Legs: Chartreuse/Olive/Black Fly Enhancer
Eyes: Medium Yellow Dumbbell
Head: Medium Olive Cactus Chenille