ScottP
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hook - Dai Riki 135 #12
thread - Danville 6/0 rusty brown
rib - Mirage Flashabou opal
body - Zelon dubbing hydropsyche
wing case - pheasant tail
hackle - partridge
bead - 7/64 gold
Part 1
mash barb, slide on bead, start thread; tie in rib, wrap to bend
dub thread, dub body up to hook point
counterwrap rib; tie off/trim
tie in some pheasant tail fibers
leaving some space at the front of the bead, dub the thorax; half hitch x 2, trim thread, SHHAN
re-start thread in front, push bead back against thorax (you want about 1 eye width in front)
ScottP
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Part 2
tie in partridge by the tip and wrap; tie off/trim
stroke partridge down/back and cover with thread wraps
pull wingcase over bead; tie off
trim wingcase, half hitch x 2, SHHAN
change colors to suit your needs, but be careful when making a choice
//youtu.be/uR36lzNfr7k
Regards,
Scott
Hi ScottP. Looks very buggy–a fish catcher. Have you ever fished this one?
melk
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I knew there would a Monty Python reference!
Now a Spam fly - heavily dubbed with a non organic substance!
Mike
ScottP
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Bruce,
Yes it does and no I haven’t.
Mike,
//youtu.be/9xLW-1c836k
Regards,
Scott
gqualls
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I really like this Scott. Hope to tie a few tomorrow; thanks a lot for sharing.
Hey Scott! Another Python fan, I laugh over and over no matter how many times I watch them.