the rattle n hum
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The Rattle ‘n Hum
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This fly is fantastic for running through & over weed bedsdue to the up turned hook, but has a real good action throughopen water due to the beads sliding back and forth along the wire. Having the beads on the outside like this gives you 3 advantages. Firstly they act as a counter weight for the fly helping the hook to face upwards. Secondly, by using shiny beads you give the fly a little more visibility, and thirdly depending on the materials the beads are made from will depend on how hard they click together. Personally I don't think rattles on flies are worth and effort but as an attractant and counter weight they are a functional addition to this fly.
Cut an old wire trace 50 mm long and tie upwards towards the eye of the hook.
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Turn vise over and take a 5 mm thick clump of Black flash n slinky and taper it out by pulling lightly on the centre. Center tie, then fold over itself and tie on.
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Repeat step 2 except this peace cut 20 mm off the strip.Half hitch and place a dab of head cement over.
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Take a decent clump of bucktail (Your colour choice)brush out fine hair and place on top of the hook. Wrap 3 turns with cotton then evenly spread the bucktail around the hook shaft & tighten up.
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Snip away excess, half hitch and place a dab of head cement over.
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Cut a 60 mm strip black raccoon zonker and attach to hook with several tight turns of cotton.
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Palmer the black raccoon fur on and tie off.Snip excess away.
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Pull wire through materials and slide four beads on to it.
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Tie on just behind the hook eye. Whip finish and add a dab of head cement. Finish of the fly with some eyes although as I've said before they aren't needed.
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