Whitlock's Red Fox Squirrel Nymph by John Ridderbos
Materials You Will Need Hook: Mustad 3906B #12 Head: Bead to match hook size Tail: Squirrel fur from back of squirrel Rib: Orange pearl flashabou Body: Squirrel belly fur Thorax: Fur from back of squirrel skin Hackle: (optional) Brown India Hen neck Legs: Pumpkin flake sili legs
Tying Instructions
Step1: Slide bead onto hook.
Step 2: Tie on tuft of squirrel back hair for a tail. You want the length to equal hook gap.
Step 3: Tie in the orange pearl flashabou rib.
Step 4: Dub a nice tapered body using squirrel belly fur.
Step 5: Wrap a nice segmented rib using flashabou, tie it off and trim it.
Step 6: Build up a nice thick thorax using squirrel back fur.
Step 7: Tie in rubber legs on either side of thorax. Then put some more fur over the tie in wraps.
Step 8: You can add a hackle collar if you wish.
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