Wednesday
Jul152009
Big Black Head
| Hook: Mustad 5/0 Thread: 3/0 Black Tail: Black Monster Hair Body: Spun Black Deer Hair |
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Tie in your thread at the back of the hook where you will be tying in the tail. A base layer over the length is not necessary as it makes it easier to spin the deer hair on the bare hook! |
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Tie in the tail and leave it long, 3-4" is good! |
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Spin in clumps of deer hair, tie in front of each clump and stack it back. |
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Continue tying in clumps until the eyelet of the hook. |
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Whip finish the fly for trimming. |
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Trim the body starting with making the bottom nice and flat and close to the hook. |
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Trim the front of the head into a bullet shape, leave a collar over the tail. |
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Ready for action! |













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