Tying Instructions

mount hook in vise

start thread about 1/3 the length of the shank behind the eye

bind the rattle on the underside of hook with firm wraps

whip finish and cut thread

coat the wraps liberally with Zap A Gap to bind the rattle to hook shank

let dry

cut a length of holo tubing as long as the hook shank( or longer if you prefer)

remove filler from inside tubing and slide hollow tubing over hook shank and rattle

wrap thread behind rattle and tighten to form "tail" leave bobbin attatched

use second bobbin to bind tubing closed in front of the rattle once again leaving bobbin hanging

cut zonker strip to length

tie in at head of fly with several firm wraps

select soft hackle and tie in at head of fly, make 3-4 wraps, tie off and clip leftover hackle

build up thread head and whip finish

now go back to the bobbin hanging at rear of fly and bind down zonker strip

whip finish and apply head cement to all wraps

pick out tubing at rear of fly to form tail

How to Fish

Cast to any bassy looking cover, let sink to desired depth, strip back in, repeat until successful

This color works well in muddy,off-colored water where I do most, if not all of my bass fishing. I haven't tried this fly with a rattle before, but saw it in a recent Fly-Tyer and thought it would be great.