E-N-T Balanced Stonefly
1) Slide the eyes onto the hook using the hole provided in the Eyes-n-Tube “Y” tube eye. |
2) Tie a base layer of thread onto the eye end of the hook. |
3) Wrap a small amount of dubbing onto the bend just below the eye of the hook. |
4) Wrap the dubbing within an 1/8 of and inch of the eye end of the hook. |
5) Tie 2 biots and 2 pieces of crystal flash so they extend out past the eye of the hook. |
6) Wrap a base layer of thread where the eyes are to be located and add a dab of cement. |
7) Slide the eyes forward into place. |
8) Secure the eyes and form a nicely tapered body with your thread. |
9) Add a small amount of cement over the eyes for extra strength. |
10) Tie 2 biots onto the bend end of the hook and add some dubbing. |
11) Wrap your dubbing forward approx. 1/8 inch and add 2 more biots. |
12) Fill in the remaining portion with dubbing wrapping toward the eyes. |
13) Whip finish and add some cement |
MATERIALS: – Jig hook mustad 32833 BLN #10 – Rootbeer crystal flash – Amber/gold dubbing – 2.4 gr or 5.4 gr 14 mm “Y”style Eyes-n-Tubes eyes – Biots (dark brown) |