Gapen's Thief SBS

[ScottP]

Dan Gapen's simplified version of his dad's Muddler. Original had a dubbed wool head; I've also seen it with a hackle throat, which I may add on future flies.


hook - Mustad 79580 #6
thread - Danville 6/0 black
tail - duck quill red
rib - small wire silver
body - tinsel silver
underwing - squirrel tail
wing - turkey
collar - ostrich herl

Part 1

mash barb, start thread (about 2 eye widths from eye); tie in wire, wrap to bend




measure (gap width past bend) matching duck quill segments; tie in/trim, return to original tie-in






tie in tinsel, wrap to tail and back; tie off/trim






counterwrap wire, helicopter end, cover with thread






measure (tips to tail) a sparse clump of squirrel tail; trim to length, dose butts with Sally, tie in

[ScottP]

Part 2

prep turkey quill segments




measure (tips to tail), fold/pinch, wax heavily, tie in, crushing the fibers on top, trim butts









tie in some ostrich herl, twist around thread






wrap herl, tie off/trim, whip finish, SHHAN (be careful, the herl really wicks it up)








Regards,
Scott

[Rick Z]

The one I tie has black chenille or the head. Might be a little more durable.

Rick

[johnstoeckel]

Scott, you've got it in "overdrive" this week. Think I counted 10 new flies just today! It must be good tying weather (ie, cold) where ever you are. In any case, I appreciate your efforts. I don't tie / use every fly that you post but there are usually a few that jump out to me. And, you time in researching flies, expertly tying, and photographing is apparent. Thanks for all of your efforts.

[jcampbell]

scott, you've got it in "overdrive" this week. Think i counted 10 new flies just today! It must be good tying weather (ie, cold) where ever you are. In any case, i appreciate your efforts. I don't tie / use every fly that you post but there are usually a few that jump out to me. And, you time in researching flies, expertly tying, and photographing is apparent. Thanks for all of your efforts.

ditto! Ditto!

[ScottP]

Thanks all. I've got a few more left to post and then I'll finish up the index.

Regards,
Scott

[melk]

Scott, you are the Store 24 of tiers! Thanks for all the inspiration.
Mike