Para Spinner SBS

[ScottP]

Based on Shane Stalcup's design; subbed poly yarn wing for Medallion sheeting. Tied here as a rusty spinner; change color/size to suit your needs.


hook ? Dai Riki 320 #14
thread - MFC 8/0 rusty brown
tail ? hackle fibers golden badger
body ? goose biot rust
post - foam cylinder chartreuse
thorax - dubbing rust
hackle - golden badger (oversize by 1)
wing - Congo Hair dun

Part 1

mash barb, start thread at 2/3 mark, wrap to point above barb, create bump




strip hackle fibers, even tips, measure (hook length); tie in/trim






tie in (moistened) biot, notch-side down, wrap to 2/3 mark; tie off/trim






tie in foam cylinder




tie in hackle, shiny side out




dub thread/dub rear half of thorax

[ScottP]

Part 2

tie in a hank of CH at base of post




dub front of thorax tight against wing, forcing it back at an angle; finish with thread at base of post






wind hackle down post; capture tip with thread, half hitch x 2 at base, SHHAN








pull wing back and trim even with bend; trim










Regards,
Scott

[Ed_D]

Thanks for another excellent fly an SBS. Your work is appreciated.