ScottP
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The deer hair butt thorax creates a nice pfd.
hook - WFC Model 28 #10
thread - UTC 140 rusty brown
core - 8lb mono
underbody - moose body hair
body - deer hair
wing - deer hair
Part 1
Make a loop in a length of mono
Brush shank with Super Glue; start thread/tie in mono
Clean,stack,measure (3x hook length) a clump of moose hair; hook loop onto gallows, trim butts/tie in
Wrap up the mono (about 2x hook length) and back
Clean, stack, measure (tips past last wrap on underbody) a clump of deer hair; trim butts/tie in allowing deer hair to flare around shank
ScottP
(ScottP)
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Part 2
Spiral wrap up (last wrap just past last wrap on underbody; pull tight to flare tips)
And back to base with crossing wraps
Trim out mono
Clean, stack, measure (2x hook gap) a substantial clump of deer hair
Trim butts, tie in with 2 soft loops
Pull tight gradually, allowing the deer hair to spin
Push deer hair back; make sure it’s evenly distributed around shank
Pull back, wax thread, create head (this is when all the hidden shorts come out; bastards)
Build thread head, half hitch x 2, SHHAN
