Shenk's Sculpin (modified) SBS

[ScottP]

Simplified version of Ed Shenk's pattern; the twisted marabou body is a lot quicker to tie than spun/clipped rabbit hair and still makes for a meaty profile. Change colors to suit your needs.




hook - Mustad 79580 #6
thread - UTC 140 brown olive
underbody - lead-free wire .030
tail - marabou blood olive
body - butt ends of marabou, wrapped
pectoral fins - deer hair tips
head - deer hair clipped


Part 1


mash barb, wrap rear 2/3 of shank with lead-free wire





start thread and over-tie lead wraps; tie in marabou blood feather (shank length)





twist marabou butts





and wrap forward to cover lead wraps





clean and stack a CLUMP of deer hair





measure for length (tips extending to bend)





2 soft loops and pull firmly





release the hair and let it spin around shank; add another wrap or two, pack it back (I use my fingers) and move thread forward





clean another clump, trim tips (no need to stack), tie in and spin