E-N-T Balanced Stonefly

Step #1

1) Slide the eyes onto the hook using the hole provided in the Eyes-n-Tube “Y” tube eye.

Step #2

2) Tie a base layer of thread onto the eye end of the hook.

Step #3

3) Wrap a small amount of dubbing onto the bend just below the eye of the hook.

Step #4

4) Wrap the dubbing within an 1/8 of and inch of the eye end of the hook.

Step #5

5) Tie 2 biots and 2 pieces of crystal flash so they extend out past the eye of the hook.

Step #6

6) Wrap a base layer of thread where the eyes are to be located and add a dab of cement.

Step #7

7) Slide the eyes forward into place.

Step #8

8) Secure the eyes and form a nicely tapered body with your thread.

Step #9

9) Add a small amount of cement over the eyes for extra strength.

Step #10

10) Tie 2 biots onto the bend end of the hook and add some dubbing.

Step #11

11) Wrap your dubbing forward approx. 1/8 inch and add 2 more biots.

Step #12

12) Fill in the remaining portion with dubbing wrapping toward the eyes.

Step #13

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)