On closer inspection, first try was a bit stalky. Had a few folks warn me the mylar wing could wrap the shank so I tied it again with the tail about 2 eye widths shorter; proportions look better and...
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On closer inspection, first try was a bit stalky. Had a few folks warn me the mylar wing could wrap the shank so I tied it again with the tail about 2 eye widths shorter; proportions look better and...
Part 2
clean, stack, measure (tips to bend) a clump of deer hair; 2 soft loops and let it spin
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hook - Mustad 3906 #6
thread - UTC 140 tan
tail - partridge
rib - opalescent mylar medium
body -...