Heavy Metal
Hook: TMC 2547 size 8 to 12
Thread: Match body color
Body: Various colors of copper wire
Head: Bead head to match wire
Weight: Lead weight( optional )
Tail: Round rubber legs
Hackle: Partridge
Tying Instructions:
1: Slide the bead on the hook shank first.
2: Wrap a thread base the full length of the hook shank and tie in a
piece of rubber leg material for the tail.
3: Lay 2 pieces of copper wire on top of the hook shank against the bead
head and tie down.
4: If you are using lead, wrap 6 to 8 wraps just behind the bead head
and secure with thread.
5: Wrap thread on the hook shank to form a tapered body.
6: Hold the 2 pieces of wire together and wrap to the head, holding the
the 2 pieces tightly together. Tie off and trim.
7: Tie in hackle and wrap 2 to 3 wraps and tie off.
8: Whip finish behind the bead head.
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