Swing the Fly Issue 2.3 Winter 2014-15 | Page 134

Step #1:

Place a 40mm Senyo Steelhead Shank from Flymen Fishing Company in your vise. Attach your UTC 70 or Veevus 10/0 thread and evenly coat the entire shank and close both front and rear loops with a thin base of thread. Cut off a 4 inch piece of Senyo’s Intruder Wire or 30 pound Berkley Fireline and secure it to both sides of the shank with several thread wraps. Take the tag ends through the bottom of the front loop and fold over the top of the shank. Pull tight over the top of the shank and tie down securely with several even thread wraps. Adding glue for strength is optional.

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