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JAV Tailwater Sow Bug

  • Hook: 1x strong nymph

  • Thread: UTC 70 - red

  • Body: Wapsi Sow Scud Dubbing - rainbow, spun in a loop

  • Rib: Silver wire - small

  • Guts: brown marker

The Tailwater Sowbug is arguably the single most productive nymph pattern on the Missouri River and other tailgaters. Simple to tie and durable, it’s a must-have if you fish anywhere scuds and sowbug are an important food source.

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