Epoxy Deceiver Baitfish Saltwater Hook : Mustad 34007 6-huge (2/0). Thread : Danvilles flat waxed nylon (white). Eyes : Diamantes (small coloured faceted glass-from craft shops - blue). Head : Epoxy covering over the eyes. Tail : Four saddle feathers (white) & one grizzly four strands of krystal flash on each side. Body : Small amounts of bucktail placed under to the sides over the tail (grey), dark bucktail over to contrast (blue), a small bib to represent gills (red rabbit fur).
Tying Instructions 1) lay down a good bed of thread and stop at the bend. 2) tie in four saddle hackles and one grizzly saddle hackles on each side. 3) tie in four strands of krystal flash on each side. 4) work the thread forward and tie in lightly coloured bucktail under, around, and on top of the feathers. 5) tie in a larger amount of darker bucktail on top to provide a contrast. 6) attach a small amount of red material (I use rabbit) under the body to represent the gills. 7) build up a reasonable sized head and tie off. 8) glue a diamante to each side of the head. 9) prepare a small amount of clear epoxy and apply over the eyes. carefully build up the epoxy until it completely covers the eyes, and shape the head - this involves spending five minutes of trying to defeat gravity, unless you have a drier.
Fly Notes
Fishing Notes If the deceiver is tied lightly then casting is easy, while providing greater action.
Location Notes
Prey Notes Baitfish pattern.
Tier Shaun Branden

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