Hook: Mustad 34007 in size 3/0 through 1/0. Thread: Red Flat Waxed Nylon. Tail: Krystal Flash sandwiched between two large black, white, or yellow marabou feathers side by side, concave side out. Hackle: Red hackle along the whole shank. Eyes: Big painted eyes. Weed guard: Use a wire weed guard in weedy areas or around structure.