Steelhead
Epoxy and Mink SBS
Hook: #6-8 Extra long shank
Thread:* Chartreuse
Tail:* Congo hair and flash
Underbody:* Green holographic tinsel
Body:* Gold Mylar tubing, 2 x Bead chain eyes
Wing:* Chartreuse Mink strip or rabbit strip
Eyes:* 3-D Molded Eyes
Place hook in vice. Attach the thread and take to back of hook. Tie in some congo hair and green flash
Take thread back to the eye of the hook and tie in a section of gold mylar tubing so that the tubing faces towards the front. Also tie in the green holographic tinsel.
Insert two bead chain beads into the mylar tubing. You can also use brass or tungsten beads if you want more weight. Make sure the beads sits in the middle of the tubing. Also make sure you don't accidentally bump the mylar back while the beads are in as the beads will come flying out there like a rocket as the tubing springs back into position. This has caused quite a bit of swearing already
Take the thread to the back and wind the tinsel around the hook shank towards the back and tie off.
THE AFRICAN FLY ANGLER
If you're fly fishing as though you are 'in a contest', and the only objective is to 'catch fish' - you are missing the point .... and that is disappointing
"Fly fishing is for those who hold that the fun in the race of life is in the running, not just the winning, that existence is its own justification, that a day spent in a stream or a pond with a goal in mind is a joy even if the goal is not achieved."
~by Jon Margolis and Jeff MacNelly
Steelhead
Fold the mylar tubing back and tie of at the tail. Make sure that the beads sit in the middle of the shank. Whip finish here and clip of the thread.
Mix up some 5 minute epoxy and cover the whole body. Also make sure to fill all the gaps between the beads and the mylar tube. I Use my bodkin and just poke holes in the mylar and work the epoxy inside. Let it sit until the epoxy is completely dry.
THE AFRICAN FLY ANGLER
If you're fly fishing as though you are 'in a contest', and the only objective is to 'catch fish' - you are missing the point .... and that is disappointing
"Fly fishing is for those who hold that the fun in the race of life is in the running, not just the winning, that existence is its own justification, that a day spent in a stream or a pond with a goal in mind is a joy even if the goal is not achieved."
~by Jon Margolis and Jeff MacNelly
Steelhead
Measure some mink and use your bodkin to make a hole where the hook point must go through the mink. Invert your hook and slip the mink over the hook point. Remove the fly from the vice and pull the mink tight.
Re-attach your thread at the eye and pull the mink strip tight towards the front. Tie down the mink and cut of the excess. Form a need head, whip finish and cut of your thread.
Attach your holographic eyes with super glue and cover the entire body with a second layer of 5 minute epoxy. Make sure that you fill all the gaps between the eyes and the body.
Finished fly.
THE AFRICAN FLY ANGLER
If you're fly fishing as though you are 'in a contest', and the only objective is to 'catch fish' - you are missing the point .... and that is disappointing
"Fly fishing is for those who hold that the fun in the race of life is in the running, not just the winning, that existence is its own justification, that a day spent in a stream or a pond with a goal in mind is a joy even if the goal is not achieved."
~by Jon Margolis and Jeff MacNelly
Steelhead
Thanks Morne I like this fly!!
Gerrit Viljoen
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Steelhead
Yes, good one, it looks both functional and innovative
The more you know, the less you need (Aboriginal Australian proverb)
Only dead fish swim with the stream (Malcolm Muggeridge)
Steelhead
Steelhead
Very nice tying there and a great looking fly!
Thanks
Rob
Steelhead
HI Morne,
Great tie, love the way this fly is weighted in the body material's.
DAVE
Handle every situation like a dog.- If you cant hump it, piss on it and walk away. --JASPER.
Steelhead
Pragtig!!!!
Steelhead
nice fly - well tied.
everyone is a "guru" these days - re
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