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    Default Troth Super Skater SBS




    hook - Mustad 94840 #10
    thread - UTC 140 hopper yellow
    hackle- elk hair (spun)
    body - tying thread


    One of the good things about coming home is being able to thumb through the library. Found this Al Troth cranefly imitation in my copy of Flies of the Northwest; one more fly to try out next summer




    Part 1


    mash barb, attach thread at back of hook and finish at hook point







    clean and stack a clump of elk hair







    measure for length (hook shank), trim butts and lay on top of hook







    2 soft loops, pull firmly







    and allow elk hair to spin around hook shank







    take a couple loose wraps of thread in front and push back with your fingernails, forcing the hackle to stand up







    gather hackle back, add a few more wraps in front, then wrap forward to 80% mark, covering hook shank



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    Part 2

    clean, stack another clump of elk and repeat the process













    whip finish and SHHAN





    Regards,
    Scott

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    Nice SBS Scott. I will have to give this a try.
    Gordon
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