Big Red #2

Hook: 2X- or 3X-long saltwater hook, size 3/0.
Thread: White rabbit Zonker strip and pearl Krystal Flash.
Tail: White 3/0 (280 denier).
Collar: White marabou.
Body: Large chartreuse Crystal Chenille.
Hackle: White schlappen.
Eyes: Medium lead dumbbell.
Weed guard: 16-pound-test hard monofilament.
Note: The lead eyes increase the weight of this fly and make it a good choice for fishing deeper water.