fshng2 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 Scaled Sardine (Harengula Jaguana) Materials list:Hook: Owner SSW 2/0 (Model# 5315-121)Tail: Two Schlappen shiny side outMid-Flash: Pearl Web Hot White from FTD approx 8 strandsHead Form: E-Z Body Tubing Pearl- size large 3/8Belly: White acrylic yarnLateral Wing: Aunt Lydia's yarn or white Antron added to each side for sparkleBack: Green acrylic yarnEyes: 3D-7mm Attach 2 pieces of white acrylic yarn. A short hank to bottom a long hank on top. Add flash. Brush everything back with a toothbrush. Attach E-Z Body Tubing and glue.Fold back E-Z Body Tubing and attach 1/4" from eye. Whip finish, trim excess, and glue.Attach Antron Lateral wing.Tie in white acrylic to belly.Brush everything back.Tie in green acrylic yarn to back, and brush everything back. Tie off,whip finish, and remove thread.Shape eyes around the tapered front end of a pencil and attach them to the fly with a CA type gel adhesive.Fill in between the eyes both top and bottom with UV adhesive and your done.Fabric Store Substitutes/Finds E-Z Body Tubing: Substitute Pearl Darice Mesh. Acrylic Yarn: Lion Brand Homespun Yarn (Jo-Ann's) Green = Forest Item #12660957 (Separate desired color from skein)White = Hepple White Item #2182368 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islander727 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 Was wondering what you used for the back! That stuff looks really good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlatsRoamer 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 Nicely done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hatchet Jack 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 Very nice indeed! I've some of that exact E-Z Body Tubing, and now a good pattern to use it in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 Was wondering what you used for the back! That stuff looks really good!Thanks islander727, it was your swap that inspired.Thanks for the compliment Islander,Flats, & Hatchet. I updated the SBS to include Jo-Ann's item #'s. The Forest color is a blend of dark and light green and some white. I separated out the light green for this pattern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 Very nice indeed! I've some of that exact E-Z Body Tubing, and now a good pattern to use it in. Not sure what colors you have but FYI, the 3/8" E-Z Body Tubing can be substituted with Pearl Darice Mesh from the craft stores. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlatsRoamer 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2017 I received one of these in the snook swap... the pictures do them no justice. Absolute beauty of a tie man very high quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2017 Very nice looking pattern. Walmart also has the body material. I will have to try that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2017 Thanks for the compliment FR and utyer. Didn't know Walmart carried the Darice Mesh Body material. I know it's sold in at least 13 colors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2017 Very nice looking pattern. Walmart also has the body material. I will have to try that one.Another way to use the body material is to wrap it around the hook shank like Bills Bodi Braid and coat it with epoxy or a UV adhesive.Tied here with a Mustad 3366 sproat 2/0 hook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islander727 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Found that yarn in clearance section of Wal mart! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 Found that yarn in clearance section of Wal mart!Good to hear you got some yarn and sounds like at a good price too.Thanks for posting I'll have to check out my Walmart to see if they are doing the same clearance. Did you get any other good colors? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islander727 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2017 Found that yarn in clearance section of Wal mart!Good to hear you got some yarn and sounds like at a good price too.Thanks for posting I'll have to check out my Walmart to see if they are doing the same clearance. Did you get any other good colors? Picked up "barley". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgeKingfish 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2018 That is a beaut! I'm a newbie always looking for saltwater flies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites