{"product_id":"products-balanced-squirrel-leech-fly-tying-kit","title":"Balanced Squirrel Leech Fly Tying Kit","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 break-words text-2xl font-semibold\"\u003eBalanced Squirrel Leech Fly Tying Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-1 mt-4 break-words text-lg font-semibold\"\u003eEverything you need to tie the fly that swims like the real thing.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words text-base font-normal leading-7 last:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0\"\u003eThere's a difference between a fly that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"italic\"\u003elooks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elike a leech in the bin and a fly that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"italic\"\u003ebehaves\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elike one in the water — and that difference is what separates a follow from a hookup. The Balanced Squirrel Leech was built on a stillwater innovation nearly 20 years in the making, engineered to hang, pulse, and swim horizontally the way real forage does — whether you're working it under an indicator on a glassy lake or swinging it through a seam on the Snake River system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words text-base font-normal leading-7 last:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0\"\u003eThis kit puts every material behind that design directly in your hands, in the exact quantities and colors used in the pattern — no substitutions, no guessing, no hunting through your bins for \"close enough.\" Just open the box, hit play on the tutorial, and start tying the fly that's earned a permanent spot in serious stillwater and river boxes alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"my-7 border-boarder-secondary dark:border-boarder-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-1 mt-4 break-words text-lg font-semibold\"\u003e🎥 Watch Before You Tie\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BqwkR0-T5_o?si=FcMqIxQeefJFmTid\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words text-base font-normal leading-7 last:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words text-base font-normal leading-7 last:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0\"\u003eFollow along step-by-step as we walk through the balance mechanics, the dubbing loop collar, and the small details that make this pattern come alive in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"my-7 border-boarder-secondary dark:border-boarder-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-1 mt-4 break-words text-lg font-semibold\"\u003eWhat's Included in This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-4 w-full overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full table-auto border-collapse border-spacing-0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"border-b border-boarder-secondary dark:border-boarder-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"dark:border-boarder-secondary\/90 border-b border-boarder-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"min-w-[100px] whitespace-nowrap px-4 py-2 text-left text-sm font-semibold\"\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"min-w-[100px] whitespace-nowrap px-4 py-2 text-left text-sm font-semibold\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"dark:border-boarder-secondary\/90 border-b border-boarder-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eHook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003eMoonlit ML 524, size #6\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"dark:border-boarder-secondary\/90 border-b border-boarder-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eBead\/Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003e4.0mm slotted tungsten bead, fluorescent yellow\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"dark:border-boarder-secondary\/90 border-b border-boarder-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eThread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003eSemperfli Waxed 6\/0, fluorescent orange\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"dark:border-boarder-secondary\/90 border-b border-boarder-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eTail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003e2mm squirrel zonker strip, pale olive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"dark:border-boarder-secondary\/90 border-b border-boarder-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003eSquirrel dubbing, olive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"dark:border-boarder-secondary\/90 border-b border-boarder-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eRib\/Flash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003eSemperfli Straggle Legs, olive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"dark:border-boarder-secondary\/90 border-b border-boarder-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eCollar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003eSquirrel zonker, pale olive (for dubbing loop)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"dark:border-boarder-secondary\/90 border-b border-boarder-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eWingcase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"min-w-[100px] max-w-[600px] px-4 py-3 align-top text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-wrap-anywhere break-words\"\u003eSnake River Fly's Filthy Fowl Dubbing, red\/olive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words text-base font-normal leading-7 last:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"italic\"\u003eEnough material to tie multiple flies — perfect for building out your box before your next lake or river trip.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"my-7 border-boarder-secondary dark:border-boarder-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-1 mt-4 break-words text-lg font-semibold\"\u003eWhy Tyers Are Reaching for This Pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words text-base font-normal leading-7 last:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0\"\u003eThis isn't just another leech imitation. The forward-mounted tungsten bead creates the horizontal \"balance\" that makes this fly hang and pulse like a living creature instead of hanging nose-down and lifeless. Add in the natural movement of squirrel hair, the segmentation of Semperfli Straggle Legs, and a mottled olive palette that doubles as a leech, sculpin, or juvenile perch imitation — and you've got a pattern built to earn its place in your box for lakes, reservoirs, and rivers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words text-base font-normal leading-7 last:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0\"\u003eEvery material in this kit was chosen with intent. Nothing is filler. Tie it once, fish it, and you'll understand exactly why this design changed the way stillwater — and river — anglers think about leech patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"my-7 border-boarder-secondary dark:border-boarder-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-1 mt-4 break-words text-lg font-semibold\"\u003eReady to Tie?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words text-base font-normal leading-7 last:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0\"\u003eSkip the scavenger hunt through your tying bins. Everything you need for the Balanced Squirrel Leech is bundled right here — grab the kit, queue up the tutorial, and get a batch on the vise tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kit","offers":[{"title":"#4 (25 pack)","offer_id":51399935099103,"sku":null,"price":46.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#6 (25 pack)","offer_id":51399935131871,"sku":null,"price":46.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0519\/6333\/0756\/files\/BalancedSquirrel.jpg?v=1789491179","url":"https:\/\/moonlitflyfishing.com\/products\/products-balanced-squirrel-leech-fly-tying-kit","provider":"Moonlit Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}