I was asked by a member on here if I would show some British flies
we use over here. This is one tied by a moderator on my site, Wayne
who was the 2007 fly tying champion from Northern Ireland.
Here is a varient of the fuzzy dog made with fritz instead of chenille
hence the name the Fritz Dog.
Dressing for the Fritz Dog:
Hook: size 10 lure hook drennan
Thread: flu green 6/0.
Tail: flu green marabou/gold tinsel(optional)
Body: uv phos yellow fritz
Eyes: silver bead chain 3mm
Method for the Fritz Dog:
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Start the tying thread just behind the eye of the hook.
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Whip a 3mm bead chain eye onto the thread.
- Then whip onto the hook shank as normal securing with a couple
of figure of eight turns, touch on a little Hanson H. as N. as a little
extra security.
- Take a small amount of marabou and trim the ends square then
pull away the ‘fluff’ from the base of the fibers (this creates a more
even body): catch in behind the eyes and whip along the shank till
you reach the bend to a point opposite the barb. Catch in a few
strands of tinsel if you wish at this stage.
- Take a small length of the fritz and prepare by exposing the core
(again this creates an even body): catch in at the tail and whip the
thread along the shank stopping at the eyes.
- Then wind the fritz in tight even turns along the shank towards the eyes.
- Secure the fritz in place with a few tight turns of thread
and then whip a small head between the bead eyes and the
eye of the hook, finish with a few half hitches or a whip finish.
- Trim the tinsel on the tail (if used), pinch the tail marabou
to desired length and the fly is done.
Happy Tying. ~ Stephen Savage
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Originally published May 26, 2008 on Fly Anglers Online by Stephen Savage.