Step 1: Slide the bead onto the C49S and place the hook in the vise. Secure the thread to the hook up near the eye while leaving the bead to rest on the jaws of the vise.

Step 2: Secure a sparse clump of white Antron right behind the eye of the hook so that about ¼ inch extends out beyond the eye. Take care not to build up a heavy base of thread or the bead will not slide on properly. Trim the other end of the Antron closely.

Step 3: Tie off the thread and slide the bead up the shank of the hook so that it is resting right against the eye. Trim the Antron gills so that they are about the same length as the bead is wide.

Step 4: Reattach the thread to the hook shank. Attach a single strand of your Silver Holographic Fly Fiber and a single strand of the holographic red tinsel and wrap the thread up to the bead.

Step 5: Begin wrapping the tinsel around the hook shank tightly, being careful not to leave any gaps. Wrap right up to the bead, secure it and trim the excess. Now wrap the Larva Lace around the hook shank spacing the ribs evenly. Wrap up to the eye, secure and trim the excess.

Step 6: Secure a strand of peacock hurl behind the bead and wrap about 4 turns around the hook. Secure it, trim the excess and whip finish. A touch of head cement and you're ready to go.

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