ScottP
(ScottP)
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Tied here as a Callibaetis; change color/size to suit your needs.
hook ? Dai Riki 125 #14
thread - MFC 8/0 sand
tail ? mallard flank
abdomen ? turkey biot callibaetis
loop - UTC 140 grey brown
hackle - grizzly
thorax - dubbing hare’s ear
wing - mallard flank
mash barb, start thread at 2/3 mark, wrap to bend
measure (shank length) some mallard flank fibers; tie in/trim
tie in (moistened) biot, notch-side down for ribbed effect; wrap to 2/3 mark, tie off/trim
tie in loop
run mallard flank feather thru the folding machine
measure (shank length); tie in/trim butts
ScottP
(ScottP)
2
Part 2
tie in hackle, hook loop onto gallows
wrap hackle up loop (thorax length) and down; tie off at base/trim
stroke hackle fibers back
dub thread/dub thorax; lift wing up/back and take some wraps at base to set angle
separate lowest fibers on tip
pull down/away from stem; trim stem/wing tips
ScottP
(ScottP)
3
Part 3
pull hackle forward, thru wings; tie down
half hitch x 2, SHHAN
Regards,
Scott
Beaver
(Beaver)
4
Scott,
Unique pattern, impressive tie and SBS. Nicely done as always.
Thanks for the lesson on that one.
Beaver
oldster
(oldster)
5
Great tie Scott. You continue to amaze me! Thanks again for sharing your talents.