JaxFlyTyer 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2015 This is a pattern I came up with for chasing tailing redfish on the flooded grass flats. Recipe - Gamakatsu B10S Stinger (usually a size 2 but I tend to tie up #4s also) - Lead eyes (I lean towards small but you might try med as well) - Tail: Finn raccoon in crawdad orange) Optional: copper or rusty brown Krystal flash can be included. - Body: EP streamer brush (I use tarantula hairy legs or a crustaceous brush with micro legs) - Legs: pumpkin or olive silly legs - 20# fluoro weedguard - Clear Cure Goo or 5-min epoxy Step 1: Start thread about an eye's length from the eye and trim the remaining thread. Step 2: Tie in lead eyes using a solid figure-8 pattern. A dab of head cement helps keep the eyes on top of the shank. Step 3: Wrap the thread just past the bend. Step 4: Measure out about a hooks' length of finn coon. Step 5: Hold the finn coon at the hook bend. Pinch the thread between your thumb and finger as you make a couple of loose wraps before applying pressure and securing the material to the hook. Step 6: Make several more wraps to secure the tail and cut off the remaining material. Step 7: Tie in the EP brush. Step 8: Wrap the brush forward to the eyes. Sweep the material back against the wire to keep it from cluttering the shank too much. Tie off the brush behind the eyes. Trim the remaining brush. Don't use your good scissors! Step 9: CAREFULLY trim the fly to the desired shape. I prefer to trim close to the shank leaving sort of an elongated body. Note that the thread is still attached so be very careful. As a safety measure I like to do a quick loop knot to secure the thread in case I accidentally snip it. Step 10: With the body trimmed, invert the hook and lay a thin bead of Clear Cure Goo or 5-min epoxy on the bottom of the shank. I prefer CCG since I have less waste. Step 11: Cut two silly legs in half. You only need three for this hook size so save the 4th for another day. I use a bodkin to push the legs down into the CCG. Once everything is evenly spaced and positioned where I want it I hit the CCG with the UV light for about 30 seconds to cure it. Step 12: There are million ways to add a weedguard. I like to take about 2" of 20# fluoro which I fold in half and pinch. Straddle the shank with the fluoro and make about 5-6 loose wraps to position it. Pull the guard down against the shank and make several more wraps to secure it. Step 13: Invert the fly again and push the guard forward. Make another dozen or so wraps to build a dam behind the guard to keep it pushed forward. Trim the guard so the tips are just past the point. You can also use CCG or leftover epoxy to do the same thing. Step 14: Whip finish, cut the thread, and end with a dab of head cement to give the fly a little longevity. Now go catch some fish! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2015 Quick and simple ... nice pattern. Thanks for the weed guard method. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agn54 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2015 Very nice fly and great SBS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlaFly 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2015 also a beautiful redfish. Was he good fried? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islander727 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2015 Sinking silly legs into the clear goo. Hmm. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaxFlyTyer 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2015 Fla, I let him go. My son was quite disappointed. islander, I hate tying legs on. CCG for the win! Thanks for the comments guys. Glad y'all are getting some ideas from it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agn54 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2015 I often just glue the legs in place on merkin style flies with UV resin as well. You can get them to lay as you want without having to run the thread through the body of the fly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ksevigny 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2015 Great tip on the legs in the ccg. Thanks for sharing. Nice fly!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elderbarry 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2015 Great SBS, great pattern and ideas! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seymour fish 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2018 Legs on bottom, glue in, then white fabric paint on bottom with some light tan coloring, keep this layer thin and central, not out to the edges, on the same basic tie tests well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites