Pearly Pheasant Tail Fry SBS

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Found this on a U.K. site; never thought about using a PT as a baitfish imitation.


hook ? Dai Riki 280 #10
thread - Danville 6/0 brown
tail - Krystal Flash pearl
rib - Mirage Flash opal
abdomen/shellback- pheasant tail
thorax - Ice Dub pearl
hackle - partridge

Part 1

mash barb, start threads the 2/3 mark, tie in KF, fold and wrap to bend; trim (gap width past bend)

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tie in rib

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tie in pt, wrap to 2/3 mark; tie off/trim

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counter wrap rib; tie off/trim

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tie in some more pt

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dub thorax

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Part 2

pull pt fibers over thorax; tie off/trim

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tie in partridge by tip, wrap, tie off/trim

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squeeze hackle, top and bottom, cover with thread

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whip finish, SHHAN

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Regards,
Scott

Nice fly Scott. I am going to experiment with using the ends of cassette tapes. I've found some have a light bluish color and some have a light reddish tint. I figure that they might be good for the wing case.
Mike

Nice! I may have to do some of those myself!

Nice tie!

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