Hot Headed Leech

Published on Jun 3. 2013 - 12 years ago
Updated or edited 4 hours ago

Hans Stephenson, Owner of Dakota Angler & Outfitter in Rapid City, South Dakota, ties his Hot Head Leech, a consistent producer for big trout on everything from small streams to the North Platte or the Bighorn River.

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