Hares Ear #42 SBS

[ScottP]

Change color/size to suit your needs.


hook ? Dai Riki 280 #10
underbody - non-tox .025
thread - UTC 70 grey/brown
rib - small wire gold
flashback - opal tinsel medium
tail - biots brown
abdomen - hare's ear dubbing
thorax - pheasant aftershaft
wings - biots amber


Part 1

wrap front 1/3 of shank with non-tox; tie in thread, wrap to bend




measure (gap width past bend) a pair of biots (convex facing); tie in/trim






tie in tinsel and rib






dub thread/dub abdomen to 60% mark






pull tinsel forward; tie down/trim

[ScottP]

Part 2

counterwrap rib; helicopter end/cover with thread






measure (hook point to eye) another pair of biots (crossed; curving down); tie in at eye/trim






create loop at 60% mark; wax




insert aftershaft feathers (2 used here) in loop, spin






stroke fibers back with moistened fingers, wrap to 1 eye width from eye; tie off/trim

[ScottP]

Part 3

fold biots back, cover with thread, whip finish, SHHAN








Regards,
Scott

[Alberto]

I really like this fly! Another gorgeous SBS, thank you Scott!

[AllenOK]

That is sweet! I may have to do some for myself. I have everything for it!

[Rick Z]

This one is on my list.

Rick