Brush Fly
Posted by: Warren Prior | on May 6, 2013
Brush Fly
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By Nick Nortje
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![Nick Nortje's brush fly](http://www.durbanflytyers.co.za/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Demo_April.jpg) |
Materials
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Hook |
1/0 stainless steel |
Thread |
White |
Tail |
White marabou |
Body |
White/pearl flash |
Eyes |
Yellow dolls eye |
Tying Instructions
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1) Buy a brush maker if you have not bought Jay’s awesome new brush maker.
2) Start the cotton about half way down the hook ending just after the barb.
3) Tie in a generous amount of marabou and make a half hitch.
4) Place the brush on the top of the hook going forward and tie it in. Add a drop of super glue for some extra insurance. Pull all the fibres of the brush backwards.
5) Rotate the hook while wrapping the brush around the shank till about ¾ of the way up not forgetting to tease out the fibres using a comb or the fly will not have the required profile.
6) Tie off the brush and build a small cone. Using knot sense or clear epoxy glue your dolls eyes on and allow to dry. You can build up a head should you want extra weight, but again personal preference. Don’t forget to tease out the brush for that awesome action in the water. |
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