Hares Ear #34 SBS

[ScottP]

Could make a decent callibaetis in smaller sizes.


hook ? Dai Riki 280 #10
underbody - non-tox .025
thread - Danville 6/0 rusty brown
rib - small oval tinsel gold
tail - aftershaft
abdomen - hare's ear dubbing
wingcase - pheasant tail
thorax - pheasant aftershaft


Part 1

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




even tips on a pair of aftershafts, measure (gap width), tie in/trim






tie in rib




dub thread/dub abdomen to 60% mark






counterwrap rib; tie off/trim

[ScottP]

Part 2

tie in pt




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






pull wingcase forward, tie down




trim wingcase, whip finish, SHHAN








Regards,
Scott

[Rick Z]

Really like this one. Will tie a few up.

Rick

[FishnDave]

Yes, looks great!

[dr korn]

Great use of an under-used and under-appreciated feather...... the PT after-shaft....beautiful fly.