Hares Ear #42 SBS

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Change color/size to suit your needs.


hook ? Dai Riki 280 #10
underbody - non-tox .025
thread - UTC 70 grey/brown
rib - small wire gold
flashback - opal tinsel medium
tail - biots brown
abdomen - hare's ear dubbing
thorax - pheasant aftershaft
wings - biots amber


Part 1

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

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measure (gap width past bend) a pair of biots (convex facing); tie in/trim

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tie in tinsel and rib

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dub thread/dub abdomen to 60% mark

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pull tinsel forward; tie down/trim

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Part 2

counterwrap rib; helicopter end/cover with thread

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measure (hook point to eye) another pair of biots (crossed; curving down); tie in at eye/trim

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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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Part 3

fold biots back, cover with thread, whip finish, SHHAN

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Regards,
Scott

I really like this fly! Another gorgeous SBS, thank you Scott!

That is sweet! I may have to do some for myself. I have everything for it!

This one is on my list.

Rick