Foamhead Skater SBS

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Used Jay Nicholas? Simple Skater as a starting point.

hook - Dai Riki 899 #8
thread - UTC 140 tan
tail - Krystal Flash rootbeer
body - Ice Dub golden brown
hackle - hen pheasant
head - 2mm foam tan
wing - deer hair

Part 1

Mash barb/start thread; tie in KF, fold, wrap to point above point

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Create thread loop, wax, insert dubbing, spin, wrap dubbing loop

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Rough up with velcro

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Prep pheasant feather; tie in by tip, wrap, tie off/trim

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Part 2

Notch end of foam strip (gap width); tie in

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Trim to length; notch rear

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Clean, stack, measure (tips to bend) a clump of deer hair; trim butts/tie in

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Set front angle with thread wraps in front of foam

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Whip finish, SHHAN, trim tail

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Regards,
Scott

Good stuff Scott. I really likes it and hope to tie up a few.