Tutorials - Sparkle Red Hot

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Tutorials - Sparkle Red Hot

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1. Begin thread at midshank

2. Place bead on hook

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1. Tie in 3 strands of red krystal flash

2. Wrap KF back to middle of bend with thread and tie off KF.

3. Wrap thread back up shank to bead

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1. Tie in clear, hollow midge lace and wrap to middle of bend

2. IMPORTANT: Keep tension on midge lace while you wrap down shank. This will prevent you from creating a bulky body and aid in the tapering of the body later on.

3. (for rotarty vise users) wrap thread back to the eye and secure thread with whip finish

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1. Wrap 3 strands of red krystal flash up shank in consecutive, touching turns

2. Secure KF behind bead with whip finish

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1. Wrap the midge lace up the shank of the hook in touching turns.

2. IMPORTANT: keep tight tension on the lace as you wrap up the shank. Then, lighten your tension when you begin to reach the bead. This will create a semi-tapered bodied bug.

3. Secure lace well behind bead with whip finish.

4. Coat whip finish with 2 coats of thin head cement.

You're done. This fly is an excellent attractor pattern for the San Juan River in New Mexico. The sparkle red krystal flash underneath the larva lace really makes the fly look natural.

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