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DEEP SWIMMER
Originated by Terry Baird
Materials list:
Hook.. Gamakatsu 13506 size 8 to 4/0
Tail... Krystal flash
Body material.. 1605 wide pearl flashabou
Belly strip.. Fishskin. made by Area Rule engineering, ( call 949-366- 1333)
Eyes.. bead chain or dumbbell lead.. Weighting can vary according to depths
fished.
Top flash.. Mirage mylar or Krystal Flash.
Thread.. One pound test bulk spool or Coats and Clark transparent thread.
Cement.. Loon Hard Head.
Coloration accents made with colored markers per baitfish in areas.
Steps to tie:
1. Prepare one inch in length tail by tying together approx. 20 strands of
Krystal Flash using mono thread. Spread out 1/2 inch of one end onto flat
surface and coat with cement Use two coats.
2. With hook down in vise tie in eyes using figure eight wraps. Tie in
body material at hook bend along shank up to and around eyes. With Point down
tie in tail on top of shank with slight downward angle. Tie in Fishskin material
on top of tail securing down with mono thread.. bring thread up in front of eyes
and tie down material over eyes.
3. Turn fly over Tie in Krystal flash in a small clump 1/4 inch long behind
hook eye with ends facing away from hook eye. take ten wraps then pull Kystal
Flash back over itself to the rear. Trim to have flash remain inside of hook
bend. Coat entire fly with Loon Hard Head cement.
Fly is done. Cast far and hang on !!
History of design:
For over 5 years Terry Baird has been inventing and developing self-swimming
flies. His famous Hula Series has been a standby for many species world wide and
this new fly takes his self- swimming wiggling methods to new areas.. namely
deep.
This fly swims in all directions being fished and even swims on the drop..
something very uniquely desired by deep water fisherman.
This pattern and others are available on a very limited basis from time to
time.. Please inquire as to availability. Back orders will be taken.
