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This is one the top secret competition patterns that we at Barracuda can now show you. This pattern has won more matches when the fish are on naturals than other that I know of. Fished from Rutland to Chew valley this pattern has been the key to some major successes. This fly can be fished on any line and with any retrieve. However it comes really into its own when fished static and on the hang. Trout love it so ensure that all your knots are strong as when they hit this fly, they hit it very hard. Essentially the pattern represents buzzers hatching. Colour combinations are endless, the best being this one and a combination of black pheasant tail with an orange glo brite head. The key to tying the pattern is to make the dressing as thin as possible to emulate the naturals. Fly Tying Method
Tying Procedure This is any easy pattern to tie but as it is tied using only half of the shank neatness is paramount to ensure that the fly does not look like the bomb squad has examined it. As usual bed the shank of the hook with thread but stop at half way down the shank. Tie in a few strands of white or honey cock. When choosing length you ideally choose half the length of the hook shank. Take 3 strands of pheasant tail (anymore and the body becomes too bulky) and tie this in at the tips. Return the thread to the eye and tie in the silver wire here. This will ensure that there is no bump on the body. Cover the wire and shank with further wraps of thread and finish just before the eye. Wrap the hook shank with the pheasant tail ( you will only need a few turns to cover the shank) and tie off. Rib the body with equal turns in the opposite direction of the pheasant tail. This will help to give the body strength. Trim and whip finish but don't produce a head. Place the fine glo brite floss in a bobbin and use this to produce a neat head. Whip finish and trim. I like to apply a couple of coats of either super glue or 'hard as nails' to protect the floss head. The fly is finished and ready to fish with confidence. Tight lines and good luck! Steve
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