Mohican May
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Mohican May (side view)
Mohican May (detail view is wing construction)
Mohican May (front view)
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Fly: Alan Bithell, Photographs: Hans Weilenmann
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Hook: |
To match the natural being imitated Short shank #10 to standard
shank #24 |
| Thread: |
8/0 |
| Tail: |
3 moose mane fibers |
| Body: |
Two Strips of ether foam cut tapering and formed on a needle before
tying in. |
| Wing: |
Two cock hackles face to face tied in |
| Hackle: |
IBD or Grizzle to match the natural |
Tying instructions:
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Step1: Prepare hackles by stripping away the fibers from the base and stroking the fibers from one side toward the base.
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Step2: Tie the hackle in on edge catching the stalk and the fibers which has been stroked down.
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Step3: Adjust the position of the hackle then lock down with several tight turns.
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Step4: Wind hackle over front 1/3 of hook shank (hackle omitted for clarity).
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Step5: Pull the hackle fibers forward over the hackle and tie in at the head.
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