Spencers Moose Hair Muddler

[ScottP]

Found this in the Bend Bulletin. Simplicity in itself, although you want to keep the wing/head sparse; if you've never spun moose hair you're in for a treat. Change color/size to suit your needs.


hook - Maruto 2312 #6
thread - UTC 140 black
body - Congo Hair purple
wing/head - moose body hair


mash barb/start thread; fold over a hank of CH, tie in, wrap to bend




twist the CH, wrap to tie in; tie off, untwist, trim






clean, stack, measure (hook length) a clump of moose body hair; trim, spin the bobbin to tighten up the thread, take 2 soft loops, spin the moose hair (it may need a little assistance)








stroke the head back, half hitch x 2, SHHAN








Regards,
Scott

[whatfly]

You have to love a town newspaper that publishes steelhead fly patterns.

[ScottP]

John,

Plenty more patterns there

https://www.bendbulletin.com/Search?q=Fly-tying+corner


Regards,
Scott

[ScottP]

Golden Stone variation







hook - Dai Riki 899 #8
thread - UTC 140 tan
body - Congo Hair gold
wing/head - bleached moose body hair


Regards,
Scott