1. Attach a bead to the hook and attach the thread behind the bead laying a thread base down to the midpoint of the bend in the hook. |
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2. At the midpoint of the bend, attach 10-15 Woodduck Flank Fibers for a tail. The tail should not extend beyond the hook. Bring a couple of thread wraps underneath the tail to lift the fibers from the hook shank. Next, attach a piece of flashabou for ribbing at the same location. |
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3.Attach the dubbing to the tail tie-in location. Taper the dubbing so that it lays thin and gradually builds body. |
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4. Dub a tapered body leaving about a beadhead amount of space behind the eye. |
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5. Wrap the ribbing forward and tie-off. |
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6. Attach Woodduck Flank fibers in front of the body. The fibers should not exceed the hook length and should be evenly-spaced around the shank. I find this easier by applying a small number of fibers 3-4 times. Use thread tension to help separate the fibers. |
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7. This is my third batch of fibers to get full distribution around the shank. Trim the butt ends and secure. |
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8. Attach about 3 strands of peacock herl by the tips just behind the bead. |
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9. Wrap the herl to build up a thick head behind the bead. Tie-off and Whip Finish. |
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