Loch Ordie Muddler (variation) SBS

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A different way to skin the cat’s head.

hook - Mustad 3906 #8
thread - Danville 6/0 black
body - ginger variant saddle hackle
collar/head - deer hair (loop spun)

Part 1

mash barb, start thread, wrap to bend

tie in hackle by tip

palmer forward to 3/4 mark; tie off/trim

wax thread, create loop

clean, stack, measure (= to front hackle length); insert in clip, trim butts, insert in clip, spin

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Part 2

stroke fibers back; wrap head, tie off/trim

half hitch x 2, SHHAN, trim head

Regards,
Scott

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Cool tie, Scott. Do you have a little history on this pattern? Just curious.

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Bruce,

Here’s where I found it

http://www.shetlandtrout.co.uk/shetland-fly-box.html

Pretty nice writeup on the fly’s origins.

Regards,
Scott

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Thanks, Scott. So this was originally tied as a caddis. There are some great patterns on that site.

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Scott;
That clear plastic clip you have to hold the deer hair looks interesting. May I ask where/how I can find such a thing?
Living in rural Ontario Canada puts me at a disadvantage for getting my hands on unique fly tying tools locally, so mail order/on line is my way of obtaining such.
Muddlers are my love and I try to obtain every pattern and tie each one I can find, for a home project shadow box display for each pattern…for my years of retirement tying of course.
Thanks again for showing us such a huge collection of SBS teachings to help us all here a FAOL to become better tiers.
Merry Christmas from Canada!

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David,

The clip is part of a Marc Petitjean Magic Tool set; lots of places sell them online. You could make-do with something like a bulldog clip, but it’s nice to be able to see thru it and not guess at lengths.

Regards,
Scott

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Cool technique with the clip Scott. Have to try that.
Mike