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FC Pearl Shiner
Tied by Tom Tully |
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Head Cements: Dave's Flexament, initially before putting eyes on,
followed by 2 coats of Loon Hard Head, clear
Weight: Front half of shank, #2 lead wire (optional)
Body: Long strand/large pearl crystal chenille
Hook: Mustad 34011, EC 1107N, or equivalent size 1 or 2
Thread: Red flat waxed nylon
Eyes: Small white/black pupil decal/stick-on type
Tail: White ostrich, 6-8 strands, half shank length Pearl crystal flash, 8-10 strands, same length as ostrich
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| Tying Instructions |
Smash barb always! Tie on the ostrich hearl first, then the crystal
flash on top of the ostrich. I tie in the crystal chenille just behind
the eye, and wrap over it backward to the bend, then wrap it forward and tie
off just behind the eye. It's OK to have all of that bulk to cover up to
build up a head big enough to put eyes on... The head should be just about 1/4
inch. Take flat nosed pliers and smash the head so as to make a flat place to
put the eyes. I put on a layer of Dave's Flexament to get that penetrating
effect, and then put on the eyes after it dries. Finish with 2 coats of
Loon Hard Head, clear, or your favorite hard gloss head cement, such as Sally
Hansen's Hard as Nails or Jolly Glaze, and that's it. This is an Ed Story
pattern from Feather Craft Fly Fishing in St. Louis, Missouri. It can
also be sized down on regular hooks to be used in freshwater. Other colors of
crystal chenille can also be used, making it a very versitile pattern.
Happy Tying & Tight Lines! |
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