Rogan's Gadget (variation) SBS

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A few minor changes from Michael Rogan's Irish seatrout pattern. Braided tinsel instead of flat for ease of tying; bronze mallard's a bit too dear to leave unprotected so the rib goes over top.


hook - Mustad 9672 #8
thread - Danville 6/0 black/fluoro red
underbody - non-tox .015
rib - brassie wire silver
body - braided mylar tinsel silver
tail/shellback - bronze mallard
head - peacock herl


Part 1

mash barb; cover front 2/3 of shank with non-tox; start thread, wrap to bend

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tie in tinsel

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and rib

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wrap tinsel to 2/3 mark; tie off/trim

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even tips on bronze mallard segment; fold in thirds (should be about 1/2 gap width)

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measure (shank length past bend); tie in at 2/3 mark, trim

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Part 2

rib body/shellback; helicopter end, cover with thread

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tie in peacock herl; twist, wrap, tie off/trim, whip finish

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start red thread at bend

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create thread band, whip finish, SHHAN

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Regards,
Scott