some new ties

[lostncentralma]

Originally Posted by rel1

I would like to ssee the recipe for the first one in the series if its not too much trouble. Thanks in advance. rel1

ill give you my best shot at it, not really a recipe kinda guy, just play with materials till it looks right kinda thing

tmc 600sp 6/0
black nylon flat waxed thread
pb tied in at bend
2 black saddles tented over pb with a couple strands of black crystal flash and a dab of soft body
3 hollow ties black/yellow skunk
striped black peacock and natural peacock to finsih off the head
jc eyes
tiny bit of soft body around the eyes and head to help keep a large profile head

[rel1]

Thank you. I wasn't sure what you used for the body. rel1

[lostncentralma]

skunk love the stuff for big flys nothing out there that is like it, stiffness of light bucktail and up to 10'' long, i got rid of a bunch of it i had over 60 tails at one time, now i only have about 10 or so