Swamp Thing
Hook: Partridge Stronghold #10
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, tobacco
Claws: Hen pheasant flight quill segments
Body: Fox squirrel (or hare’s ear)
Shell pads: Eel skin, dried (alternatives: turkey quill segments, coated, or Thin Skin)
Legs: Brown partridge barbs
Tail: Brown partridge barbs
Video here - please view in HD, if able:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygnhrQlH6TY
Cheers,
Hans W
That is a good looking pattern, just enough steps I am sure to mess up on one of them but I am thinking I have to give that a try.
Hans, I have to wonder how large a warehouse you have for tying materials.
Hans, great little pattern the “Swamp Thing”… I really like it… it should work well for a crayfish pattern in my part of the world.
Great video, thanks for sharing it with us,
I agree, Doug!! Although, I think a little red mixed into the dubbing might be perfect for Michigan!
Great tie, Hans!!
Mike