Lively Robber Fly SBS

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Chauncey Lively’s pattern from the 60’s, used to imitate a non-aquatic Diptera found on the Au Sable in Michigan. This one’s a bit rough around the edges (thinner mono next time); more interested in getting the sequence right.


hook - WFC Model 11 #12
thread - UTC 140 tan/Danville 6/0 black
core - 15 lb mono
tail/abdomen - deer hair
thorax - peacock herl
wing - deer hair
hackle - grizzly/brown

Part 1

Make a loop in a length of mono

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Start thread mid-shank, brush with Super Glue, tie in mono

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Clean, stack a clump of deer hair; tie in, allowing the hair to encircle the shank, hook the loop onto the gallows

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Spiral wrap the deer hair up the mono

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And back down; trim mono and deer hair tips

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Switch to black thread; tie in peacock herl

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Wrap herl; tie off/trim

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Part 2

Clean, stack, measure (halfway to tip of tail) a clump of deer hair; trim butts/tie in

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Divide wing in half with thread wraps

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Tie in hackle

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Wrap, tie off/trim, half hitch x 2, SHHAN

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Regards,
Scott

nice tie, different colors would make a nice hopper