Hares Ear #32 SBS

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A leaner look; change color/size to suit your needs.


hook ? Dai Riki 280 #10
underbody - non-tox .025
thread - UTC 70 burnt orange
tail - hen saddle mottled brown
underbody - Mirage tinsel opal
abdomen - midge tubing amber
wingcase - pheasant tail
thorax - Ice Dub Tan Hare's Ear

Part 1

wrap front 1/3 of shank with non-tox; tie in thread, wrap to bend

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strip some hen saddle fibers, measure (gap width past bend); tie in/trim

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tie in tubing, wrap to tail (pull it tight while wrapping to cut down on bulk

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tie in tinsel; wrap to 60% mark, tie off/trim

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wrap tubing forward (first wrap under tension and lessening on progressive wraps creates a slight taper) to 60% mark; tie off/trim

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tie in pt

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create thread loop; wax

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Part 2

insert dubbing in loop, spin, tease out with velcro stick, wrap to 1 eye width from eye; tie off/trim

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pull wingcase forward

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tie off/trim, whip finish, SHHAN

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Regards,
Scott