Backcountry Brunch
Tying instructions:
- Wrap thread from bend to eye.
- Tie in a bunch of Elk Hair points first and secure to shank in tight close turns to start of bend. A good splay of the tail fibres is desired. Then clip to protrude about ¼ inch beyond bend.
- Tie in Body Hackle Butt first. Dull side facing toward the eye.
- Dub thread with Sparkle Yarn. Teased out and clipped to give suitable length fibres for dubbing. [1/4 to 3/8 In. long] and build the body. Not too fat.
- Palmer the Body Hackle. Four or Five turns.
- Tie in Elk Hair Wing. Leave enough space for head hackle and head. Splay elk Hair to give a Delta wing effect. Do not allow wing to extend more than 1/8In beyond the Tail. Try to keep the wing as near to flat over the body as you can.
- Tie Head Hackle in Butt first in front of wing dull side toward the eye and wrap 4 to 6 turns
- This is one fly where a neat small head is not required so build up a good head then Whip finish.
- Clip underside of hackles slightly to give a flat landing area.
- Apply head Cement and pass an old hackle feather through the eye to clear any excess cement.