I’m always tinkering with materials and lately I’ve been a big fan of Shimmerbou from Hareline. In this pattern it plays the part of a mini baitfish tail and it adds durability and more of a subtle flash that Krystal flash gives off. Anyway, play with this pattern! I know I’m going to.
Material List
Hook: Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - 16
Hook (Alternate): Umpqua XC210BL-BN Perdi-Jig Hook - 16
Bead: Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Silver - 3.2mm
Bead (Alternate): Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors - 1/8" (3.3mm) - Silver
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 - White
Thread (Alternate): Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 70 Denier - White
Body 1: Lateral Scale - Pearl #1703
Body 1 (Alternate): Lateral Scale - Pink Dyed Pearl #1765
Tail / Wing 1: Shimmerbou - UV Pearl #2604
Tail / Wing 1(Alternate): Shimmerbou - Pearl #2605
Tail / Wing 2: Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing - Medium Olive
Tail / Wing 2(Alternate): Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing - Brown Olive
Eye: Uni POSCA Paint Marker - Black
Resin: Solarez UV Cure Resin - Medium Hard 1/2 oz
Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
