Michigan Spundun (extended body) SBS

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The deer hair butt thorax creates a nice pfd.

hook - WFC Model 28 #10
thread - UTC 140 rusty brown
core - 8lb mono
underbody - moose body hair
body - deer hair
wing - deer hair

Part 1

Make a loop in a length of mono

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Brush shank with Super Glue; start thread/tie in mono

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Clean,stack,measure (3x hook length) a clump of moose hair; hook loop onto gallows, trim butts/tie in

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Wrap up the mono (about 2x hook length) and back

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Clean, stack, measure (tips past last wrap on underbody) a clump of deer hair; trim butts/tie in allowing deer hair to flare around shank

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Part 2

Spiral wrap up (last wrap just past last wrap on underbody; pull tight to flare tips)

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And back to base with crossing wraps

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Trim out mono

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Clean, stack, measure (2x hook gap) a substantial clump of deer hair

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Trim butts, tie in with 2 soft loops

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Pull tight gradually, allowing the deer hair to spin

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Push deer hair back; make sure it’s evenly distributed around shank

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Pull back, wax thread, create head (this is when all the hidden shorts come out; bastards)

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Build thread head, half hitch x 2, SHHAN

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Part 3

Trim out hair underneath

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Go fish

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Regards,
Scott