SBPatt 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2016 A few minor changes to the original pattern. hook - TMC 5263 #6 thread - UTC 140 tan rib - x-fine wire copper underbody - Mirage Tinsel opal body - Midge Tubing amber body hackle - brown (undersize by 2) thorax - Ice Dub hare's ear underwing - deer hair orange overwing - Congo Hair orange lower lip - 2mm foam tan upper lip - 2mm foam orange legs - small rubber orange mash barb, start thread at 2/3 mark; tie in rib and wrap to bend tie in tubing tie in tinsel at 2/3 mark; wrap to bend, leave tag end hanging wrap tubing forward to 2/3 mark; tie off/trim spiral tag end of tinsel forward; tie off/trim (original used the tinsel rib to add a little flash to the pattern, but using it under the midge tubing adds enough flash to make this extraneous - next time I'll leave this step out) tie in hackle; wrap to the bend capture tip with wire; continue rib thru the hackle to the 2/3 mark, helicopter end, cover with thread, trim hackle tip tie in lower foam strip (gap width); wrap to eye repeat with the upper dub thread/dub thorax clean, stack, measure (tips to bend) a clump of deer hair; trim butts/tie in tie in a clump of CH, tips even with underwing; trim butts tie in legs cover tie in with a little more dubbing; half hitch x 2, SHHAN trim legs/foam Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bimini15 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2016 I enjoy your flies every time. Your photos showcase and reflect very well on your tying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zip 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2016 I enjoy your flies every time. Your photos showcase and reflect very well on your tying. So very true!I always enjoy the perfection and cleanliness of his style!Excellent as always Scott! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lesg 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2016 Scott, Love your SBS's. I get inspired every time I look at one. Les Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
