Chromie

Chromie

Hook - Any curved or jig style hook

Thread - Black

Bead - Black brass or tungsten bead

Breathers - 4 strands of white uni-stretch

Ribbing - Red wire

Body - Flat silver tinsel

Thorax - Peacock herl

Can't find that lead tape....

....for weighting those fly bodies at your local fly shop?

Try your local golf shop.

Or you can even get some flashing from your local doll house supply shop!

How to Dye Feathers Sunburst with Davie McPhail

Tak's Crystal Midge

Tak's Crystal Midge

Hook - Tiemco TMC 2302 – size 10 to 22
Thread - Black
Abdomen - Clear v-rib or equivalent
Top Wing case - Mirage tinsel, large
Side Wing case - Red spanflex

Thorax - Tying thread
Gills - White uni stretch
Coating - UV Resin

Biot Alternative

When tying really small flies and you can’t find a biot small enough, just look to a tail feather and use a single strand to get that fuzzy ribbing effect. Add some crazy glue to the shank prior to wrapping for added durability.

In the photo above, I used a single I’m a turkey tail feather. Try using goose, swan, pheasant etc.

 

Thanks for looking

W

Electrical Cords

This is an old tips and tricks but may help the younger tyers.

Electrical cords make an excellent source of fine copper wire. Cut your cords about 4-6 inches long and leave a short amount of the insulation to keep it all together. Pull out a strand when its needed.