“Second verse, same as the first………”
Another one I like. I have to say, …….. it’s not really very far from the last one I posted
. However I hope it’s of use to someone.
I’ve used the dubbing spinner again ( and again follow Scotfly’s comprehensive thread -
Dubbing techniques -serves the subject well ) only applying the dubbing to both sides of the thread. I like this one a bit on the chubby side.
Dressing
Hook : Partridge SLD, TMC 902BL or similar #14-16
Thread: Uni-thread 8/0 red
Body : SLF Finesse Masterclass Blend shade 8 “Ephemerella”
Hackle: Blotched feather from outside of Snipe wing
Method
1. Tie in thread, and mount the hackle by the tip.
2. Trim waste/Take thread to rear,
3 Catch in dubbing loop, take thread just forward of hackle
4. Wax both sides of loop - I’ve used BT’s dubbing wax , and apply dubbing to both strands (or insert a thin mat of dubbing between)
5. Spin up the looped cord
6. Wind the spun cord up, in butting turns. (if you find the spun body slightly irregular, a very light scrub with a Velcro pad may resolve it for you). to the eye side of the hackle stalk. Tie off with a few turns of thread.
7. Sweep back the hackle fibres, then wind them on three to four turns,or according to taste.Whip finish.
Job done.
Cheers,
.D.
The Snip [Another hackled wet (no name)]
if you want!
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