Flashy Profile
Tied by Graeme Neary (Feb 2008)
Winning Fly Tied by Tom Gifford
Hook
1/0 or 2/0 SS
Thread
Clear
3/0 (spook thread)
Tail
Synthetic
Flash Fibre Blend white
Lateral
Line
Pearlescent
Flash
Wing
Synthetic
Flash Fibre Blend Colour of choice
Head
Holographic
Eyes and clear epoxy
Tying Instructions
1) Tie in a small bunch of the synthetic fibres 2/3 down the hook shank.
2) Tie in a few strands of Pearlescent on top.
3) Tie in the wing slightly ahead of the first bunch and form a neat taper.
4) Form an Epoxy head and stick on the eyes.
5) Turn continuously or place in a rotary drier to prevent the epoxy from running.
6) When dry trim to shape.