SBPatt 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2018 A few changes to Al Campbell's version. His used marmot; I went with woodchuck. Also, Congo Hair replaces yarn for the abdomen loop and a bullethead instead of spun deer for a little different look. hook Dai Riki 280 #8 thread - UTC 140 burnt orange abdomen - Congo Hair orange/woodchuck underfur wing(s) - woodchuck guard hair head/collar - elk hair legs - medium rubber brown Mash barb, start thread at head 1 eye width back from eye Clean, stack, measure (shank length) a clump of elk hair Trim butts, spin bobbin to tighten thread, tie in with 2 soft loops, spin/trim Tie in a loop of CH Insert chuck underfur in clip (save the guard hairs for the wings); trim, insert in loop, spin Wrap to 1/3 mark, tie down Clean, stack, measure (gap width past bend) a clump of chuck guard hairs; tie in/trim Continue dubbing to head Repeat winging sequence Push elk hair back, distributing evenly around hook shank Pull hair back, tie down Add legs, whip finish, SHHAN Trim out hair underneath Trim legs Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trent_Myer 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2018 Great, idea of using the cord as the ribbing. Trent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites