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Ostermann's RDH Sedge SBS

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Similar to the RDH Stone with a Henry's Fork Hopper body and optional legs. Tied as an October Caddis; if the fires haven't shut down all the rivers up here over the next few weeks, may give it a try, in addition to foam stuff.

 

 

hook - Dai Riki 280 #10

thread/rib - UTC 140 burnt orange

abdomen/wing/hackle - deer hair dyed orange

legs - medium rubber orange

 

mash barb, start thread at 2/3 mark; wrap to bend and back

 

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clean, stack, trim tips on a clump of deer hair; tie in by tip with a couple loose wraps, allowing the hair to encircle the shank

 

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wrap to point above barb

 

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pull butts forward, encircling shank, spiral rib back to tie in; tie off/trim butts

 

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clean, stack, measure (tips gap width past bend) a clump of deer hair; tie in/trim butts

 

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tie in legs

 

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create thread loop, wax

 

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clean, stack a clump of deer hair, insert in clip, trim butts; insert clip in loop, adjust tips (should be about 1 1/2 x gap width), spin

 

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stroke fibers back, wrap hackle, tie off, whip finish, SHHAN

 

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trim legs, trim out hackle underneath

 

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Regards,

Scott

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