1.Cover the hook shank with thread and wrap weighted wire from 1/8 inch behind eye to just in front of the tail. Flatten the wire. |
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2. Tie in Tail, Back, and Ribbing. |
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3. Select a wide aftershaft feather from a Ringneck Pheasant body feather. Tie the aftershaft by the tip, facing forward in front of the wingcase tie-in. |
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4. Dub the abdomen with a good taper and somewhat heavy. Abdomen covers up to the 3/4 shank length. | ||
5. Bring aftershaft forward over top of abdomen. |
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6. Follow that by bringing the Turkey strip forward forming the back. |
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7. Wrap wire rib through dubbed abdomen and aftershaft. Tie-off securely. |
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8. Tie on another wider turkey tail section for the wingcase. Dub the thorax continuing the abdomen taper. |
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9. Tie on a hen saddle feather and wrap it 3-4 times for the legs. Gather the legs and position the fibers along the side and underside of the hook. Wrap the thread to secure the legs at a 180 degree sweep. |
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10. Pull the wingcase over the top and secure. Form Head and Whip Finish. |
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