Flymen Nymph Head Evolution Stoneclinger Beads
Orvis 1P2A Jig Hook
String bead onto the hook and create a tapered thread base
Hareline Barred Mayfly Tails
Add a barred tail on each side and even one in the middle if you so desire
Cut the barbules away from one side of an Ostrich feather barb and secure in place
Repeat the process and secure the Ostrich barb on the opposite side of the hook
Choose a Polish Quill Peacock Quill for the abdomen
Secure the Polish Quill in place at the rear of the hook
Create the abdomen with the Polish Quill and secure in place roughly 1/2 way to the bead
Deer Creek UV Flex Resin
Coat the abdomen with the Deer Creek UV Flex Resin
Cure the UV resin for at least 15 seconds
To create the gills, lay the Ostrich barbs forward along the abdomen and secure in place
Lay the other Ostrich barb forward and secure in place at the half way point
Golden Pheasant Center Tail
Pluck 3 barbs from each side of the stem to create the legs
Secure the first leg in place (tweezers work wonders)
VIOLA!
Repeat the process with the other rear leg
The rear legs are in place
Repeat the process with the first middle leg
In place
Prepare the other middle leg
In place
Repeat the process with the forelegs
BOOM!
The last one
All set and ready to go! Whip finish!
Deer Creek UV Flex Resin
Coat the thorax (top and bottom) to your liking
Cure the resin for at least 15 seconds
Finished product!
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