Hares Ear #34 SBS

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Could make a decent callibaetis in smaller sizes.


hook ? Dai Riki 280 #10
underbody - non-tox .025
thread - Danville 6/0 rusty brown
rib - small oval tinsel gold
tail - aftershaft
abdomen - hare's ear dubbing
wingcase - pheasant tail
thorax - pheasant aftershaft


Part 1

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

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even tips on a pair of aftershafts, measure (gap width), tie in/trim

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tie in rib

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dub thread/dub abdomen to 60% mark

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counterwrap rib; tie off/trim

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Part 2

tie in pt

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create loop at 60% mark; wax

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insert aftershaft feathers (2 used here) in loop, spin

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stroke fibers back with moistened fingers, wrap to 1 eye width from eye; tie off/trim

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pull wingcase forward, tie down

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trim wingcase, whip finish, SHHAN

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Regards,
Scott

Really like this one. Will tie a few up.

Rick

Yes, looks great!

Great use of an under-used and under-appreciated feather...... the PT after-shaft....beautiful fly.