Quigley Cripple Parachute (variation) SBS

[ScottP]

A few minor changes to the original. Tied here as a PMD; the synth wing is much more manageable in smaller sizes like this. Just playing around with some ideas; this probably won't be the last iteration.


hook - WFC Model 3 #16
thread - MFC 8/0 cream
tail - pheasant tail
shuck - sparkle yarn brown
rib - x-small wire copper
abdomen - pheasant tail
wing/wingpad - Congo Hair baitfish tan
thorax - dubbing pale yellow
hackle - ginger

Part 1mash barb, start thread, tie in rib, wrap to bend




strip some pt fibers, measure (gap width), tie in






wrap to 2/3 mark; tie off/trim




tie in yarn




counterrib with wire, helicopter end/cover with thread; trim shuck (1/2 tail length)






tie in CH over eye




dub thorax

[ScottP]

Part 2

pull CH forward over thorax; tie down




set wing angle with thread dam in front; post wing




tie in hackle, wrap up post, shiny side out




wrap hackle down post, cup side up




half hitch x 2 at base of wing; trim hackle, half hitch x 2, SHHAN




trim wing








Regards,
Scott