Aftershaft Assam Dragon SBS
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Vintage dragonfly pattern. Alternative to rabbit/seal fur strip versions.
hook - Dai Riki 280 #10
underbody - non-tox .025
thread - Danville 6/0 brown
rib - small wire gold (twisted - optional; thought it looked cool)
body - pheasant aftershaft
hackle - partridge
Part 1
wrap front 1/3 of shank with non-tox; tie in thread, tie in wire loop, wrap to bend
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twist wire tight
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create thread loop; wax
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insert aftershaft feathers, spin, moisten
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wrap forward; repeat, as needed, to fill up the shank (this one took 4 separate loops)
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counterwrap rib, helicopter end, cover with thread
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