Published May 28. 2023 - 11 months ago
Updated or edited May 28. 2023

Hitched Hoglouse

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Hitched Hoglouse

The hoglouse is also known as a sowbug or a cress bug, and is a very common freshwater crustacean. Here’s an easy imitation using an interesting tying technique.

See how to tie it

The Hitched Hoglouse takes a different and more imitative approach using a series of clove hitch knots to create the characteristic sideways pointing legs of this common crustacean.

Originator: 
Nick Thomas
Pattern type: 
Nymph
Skill level/difficulty: 
Easy
Instruction: 
  1. Run on the thread at the eye and take down the shank in touching turns.
  2. Tie in a piece of mono or wire on either side of the hook and coat the thread wraps with superglue.
  3. Catch in a piece of organza ribbon at the bend and tie down up the shank.
  4. Whip finish and remove the thread.
  5. Cut a length of floss and separate out the strands.
  6. Form the overlapped loops for a clove hitch, pass over the hook eye and down to the organza. Pull the knot tight.
  7. Continue adding hitches, butting the knots against each other working up the hook.
  8. Invert the hook, pull all the knots tight and add a small amount of superglue along the knots to lock them in place. (Put a drop of glue on a piece of paper and apply with a toothpick run along the knots.)
  9. Reattach the thread behind the eye, fold the ribbon forward and tie in.
  10. Remove the waste end of the ribbon, build a neat head, whip finish and cut the thread.
  11. Coat the organza ribbon and the head with UV resin and cure.
  12. Trim the legs to length.
Species: 
brook trout, brown trout, grayling
Materials: 
Hook
Partridge Czech Nymph #14
Thread
Sheer 14/0 brown
Body
Heavy monofilament
Back
3mm brown organza ribbon
Legs
DMC S712 satin floss

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