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 Fly Tying Archive:Orange and Blue Squidazzle |
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Length: Squid grow to over twelve inches Hook: 254 or 253 Eagle Claw all sizes Thread: Orange Platform: Bucktail, orange and blue Pillow: Dubbing, yellow Support: Yellow neck hackle tied curve or dull side up Tail: First, a silver doctor blue saddle; second, 2 red Flashabou; third, a fire orange saddle; fourth, 2 emerald green Flashabou; fifth, a fire orange saddle; sixth, 2 gold Flashabou; seventh, a long, wide fiery brown saddle or neck hackle; eighth, 2 blue Flashabou Body: Light violet body braid Wing: Fire orange saddle under light violet saddle Collar: Bucktail, orange tied to flare slightly Cheeks: Bucktail, 5 hairs each, turquoise, chartreuse, and yellow Eyes: Jungle cock A great fly right now for larger fish. See the reference to "Squid Flies" in the Fly Tying Bulletin Board. Refer to the steps in the links below, substituting the above materials where appropriate, if this tying style is new to you. Well worth the effort! |
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Tying the RLS Nine Three Flatwing: Introduction Tying the RLS Nine Three Flatwing: Complete step-by-step instructions Tying the RLS Supervisor Flatwing: Complete step-by-step instructions |
