Scarlett Dancer (Part I) by Don Lambie

Scarlett Dancer (Part I)

The Hook: Partridge Bartleet Supreme Salmon Hook CS10/3,

Size: 1/0

Thread: Black - Danville's 210 flymaster +plus+

Other:         

  • Chenille small - fl. red
  • Silver Diamond Braid
  • Pearl Krystal Flash
  • White Kid Goat
  • Red Kid Goat
  • Red Buck Tail - extra fine
  • Flex Seal
  • Clear Coat or other head cement
  • 2 part Epoxy
  • White Paint
  • Black Paint

Products used in this recipe:

Steps
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Tie in some white kid goat

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Tie in 12 strands of Pearl Krystal Flash about 1/2 in longer then the white kid goat

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Tie in some red kid goat

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Tie in some red buck tail 

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Tie on silver diamond braid and red fl chenille and apply some clear coat before wrapping body. Wrap the body with the red chenille going under away from you and tie off near head

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Wrap the silver diamond braid the same way to make the rib, add a little clear coat to strengthen (optional). Tie on a throat hackle of red kid goat and red kid goat over the back

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Tie on some red fine buck tail over the back

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Tie on a length of silver diamond braid as shown

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Wrap the silver diamond braid tightly under and over the head and wrap to the eye and back to the top of the head

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Wrap on black thread shaping the head until all the silver is not showing, whip finish and apply a generous amount of flex seal and let dry