Ted's Brook Trout SBS

[ScottP]

Ted Kraimer's baby brookie pattern.


hook - Dai Riki 700 #4
thread - UTC 140 olive
underbody - non-tox .030
tail - grizzly marabou dyed olive
body - Estaz olive
wing - marabou olive
throat - calftail orange
collar - wood duck flank
topping - peacock herl

Part 1

mash barb, wrap shank with non-tox, start thread, wrap to bend




measure (1/2 shank) 2 marabou feathers; tie in






tie in Estaz, wrap to within 1 eye width of eye






measure (tips to tail) 2 marabou feathers; tie in/trim






invert hook; measure(tips to hook point) a clump of calftail; tie in/trim

[ScottP]

Part 2

prep woodduck flank, tie in by tip, fold fibers with tip of scissors; wrap, tie off/trim








measure (tips to tail) some peacock herl




tie in/trim, whip finish, SHHAN








Regards,
Scott

[whatfly]

Gorgeous tie, Scott!

[lastchance]

That's very nice. I bet it will look cool when it's wet.

[Tig]

Would also make a good perch or sunfish imitation. Nice combination of materials.