3WB (Wilcox Woven Waterboatman)

Fly: Vince Wilcox, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Mustad C49S, sizes 12-16
Head: Peacock glass bead
Thread: 8/0, brown
Tail: Two strands of Rainbow Thread (imitates bubble stream)
Body: Midge Diamond Braid, half-hitch weave*, covered with UV Knot Sense
Legs: Brown rubber legs
Thorax: Ice Dub, tan, olive brown, or peacock

Half Hitch Weave instructions:

Tie in two strands of Midge Diamond Braid, approximately 5" long, one on each side of the hook shank. Throw a half hitch in the far strand, and slip over the hook shank and close the loop at the bend of the hook. Throw a half hitch in the near side strand, with the loop formed in the opposite direction, and slip over the shank, seating it tight to the prior half hitch. Pull the tag ends straight out to the sides to tighten the loops. Continue, alternating strands, until the desired body length is formed, plus an additional hitch on each side. Tie off both strands and wrap over the butts.


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