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Step
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Tying Instruction: |
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1
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Slide bead onto hookshank. |
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2
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Wrap threadbase so the bead will not slide on the hookshank.
Whip finish and cut off thread. |
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3
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Optional, apply Super glue to the threads for the bead
and slide bead to behind hook eye. |
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4
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Attach the thread and wrap a threadbase to above the
hook point. |
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5
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Tie in the tail material above the hook barb. Tail length
equals 1/2 hookshank length. Overwrap to above the hook barb. Return
the thread to 3 eye lengths behind the bead. |
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6
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Tie in the body materials on each side of the hookshank.
Overwrap to tail tie in area. |
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7
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Tie in the optional pearl tinsel and wrap an under body
to behind bead and return. Tie in and cut off excess. |
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8
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Using the hook weave method and weave the body to appx
3 eye lengths behind bead.Note: See the Fly Anglers On Line website
(www.flyanglersonline.com) for more detailed instructions on doing
the Hook Weave. |
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9
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Bring thread forward under the hookshank and start threadbase
2 eye lengths behind the bead. |
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10
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Tie in the wingcase material and overwrap to the rear
area of the thorax. |
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11
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Tie in the leg material on top of the body. |
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12
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Dub a thick thorax to 2 eye lengths behind the bead. |
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13
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Palmer wrap the leg hackle between the thorax material
wraps to 2 eye lengths behind bead. Tie in and cut off excess. |
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14
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Trim the leg hackle flat on the top of the body. |
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15
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Pull the wingcase material to appx 3 eye
lengths behind bead. Tie in and cut off excess. |
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16
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Whip finish so that the whip-finish disappears into
the bead recess. |
