Steindl’s Green Mudeye Variant

Steindl’s Green Mudeye Variant

The Green Mudeye was developed by Adrienne and Peter Scheindl around 1960 to imitate the Hemi-cordulia tau or more commonly known as the Mudeye found at Lake Eucumbene in NSW.

What follows is Paul Fedeles’ variant:

Materials

  • Hook – Size 8 to 14
  • Thread – Black
  • Eyes – Melted Mudflap
  • Tail – Black make up brush
  • Body – Olive variegated chenille
  • Case – Black chenille
  • Legs – Medium TFD Black bug legs
Adrienne and Peter Scheindl’s original Green Mudeye

Tying Instructions

  1. Secure your thread to the hook, and build a bump where you want the eyes to sit.
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