This is an older( to me anyway) pattern.
It is a baby squid/minnow pattern.
I have caught some behemoth Coho off the beach on this up coast on Vancouver Island.
Colours can be changed to suit you. This a good one.
Thread - clear mono
Hook - Mustad 94011 or equivalent. I believe that is 3x ring eye.
Tail / body - mixed PB hair, pink,light blue, white, under pearl Mylar tubing.
Eyes - stick on, your choice of colour. I like black/red.
Coating - Devcon 2ton epoxy. Over entire body.
Tricks - Tie Mylar tubing sticking out over eye of hook. Measure for length before tying, much easier than trimming later
Mix PB hair and
Tie down over shank taper fatter at rear of hook.
Roll Mylar over body turning inside out as you go.
Stick on eyes. If they won't lay flat, try bending, or dont be afraid to put a few turns of mono on them. It disappears as soon as you coat with epoxy.
Coat with well mixed Devcon 2ton. It has to be 2ton, it will not yellow and you have time to do a few. I have flies 20 years old that are still crystal clear.
I use a motorized Turner to keep the epoxy even.
Slime line or floater from beach usually.
Have fun.
It is a baby squid/minnow pattern.
I have caught some behemoth Coho off the beach on this up coast on Vancouver Island.
Colours can be changed to suit you. This a good one.
Thread - clear mono
Hook - Mustad 94011 or equivalent. I believe that is 3x ring eye.
Tail / body - mixed PB hair, pink,light blue, white, under pearl Mylar tubing.
Eyes - stick on, your choice of colour. I like black/red.
Coating - Devcon 2ton epoxy. Over entire body.
Tricks - Tie Mylar tubing sticking out over eye of hook. Measure for length before tying, much easier than trimming later
Mix PB hair and
Tie down over shank taper fatter at rear of hook.
Roll Mylar over body turning inside out as you go.
Stick on eyes. If they won't lay flat, try bending, or dont be afraid to put a few turns of mono on them. It disappears as soon as you coat with epoxy.
Coat with well mixed Devcon 2ton. It has to be 2ton, it will not yellow and you have time to do a few. I have flies 20 years old that are still crystal clear.
I use a motorized Turner to keep the epoxy even.
Slime line or floater from beach usually.
Have fun.
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