MATERIALS LIST
- Hook - Tiemco 206BL, 2457, Daiichi 1150, Mustad 800200BR, Orvis 8891, Eagle Claw LO56. Size 10-16.
- Thread - Black 6/0.
- Tail - White antron.
- Abdomen - Blood red turkey biot.
- Gills - White antron.
- Thorax - Peacock herl.
- Head - Black metal or glass bead.
TYING INSTRUCTION
- Head - Slip on the black bead, insert the hook in the vise and build a good thread base.
- Tail - Tie in a few strands of white antron at the hook's bend about 1/8th hook's shank length.
- Abdomen - Tie in a blood red turkey biot by the tip and wrap forward to 2/3rds hook's shank. Secure with tying thread and trim the excess.
- Gills - Tie in a few strands of white antron (about 3/4" long) perpendicular to the hook's shank with figure 8 tying thread wraps 1/2 way between the bead and abdomen.
- Thorax - Tie in 2-3 peacock herl and wrap to the bead. a couple of figure 8 wraps of herl around the wing covers this area nicely. Secure with tying thread, trim the excess, whip finish and cement if you like. Trim the antron gills short.
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