Tutorial 1; using Finish over Core
by
Andy Snedden
Example; Scud (we tie these in olive, tan, burnt orange
and, medium brown)
Hook - heavy wire scud (may be weighted with lead wire),
sized to local naturals
Body - seal fur or similar dubbing
Rib - fine copper wire
Thread - 6/0 or 8/0
1) secure the lead wire to hook shank (if using). You may
wish to laterally flatten the wire. We use lead wire only
on the ventral surface of the shank but many tiers like to
wrap the entire shank with lead wire.(Plate 1, 2)
2)
secure the copper wire rib at the hook bend or just beyond.
(It is often helpful to use small amounts of
TuffleyeTM
to hold objects in place as you tie.) (Plate 2)
3) make a dubbing loop (or hand-twist) and dub the seals
fur (or substitute) to just short of the hook eye. (Plate
2, 3)
4) wrap the copper rib and tie off at the eye –
don’t cut the rib but break it off by bending it back
and forth. (Plate 3)
5) whip-finish the fly. (Plate 3)
6) trim the dorsal surface smooth with fine scissors and
brush or pick-out the fibers (legs) on the ventral surface.
(Plate 3)
7)
apply a small drop of Core to the dorsal surface, spread it
in an even(ish) coat and cure with the
TuffleyeTM
curing light. ). Do not remove the slippery bonding layer.
Note: the Core won’t absorb into the fibers very
deep. (Plate 4, 5)
8) apply a small amount of Finish and turn the fly upside
down (dorsal surface down) in the vise. The Finish will
form a nice smooth, rounded back on the fly as it droops
– once you have the desired shape cure the resin with
the TuffleyeTM
curing light. (Plate 6, 7)
9)
remove the slippery bonding layer with paper towel and
alcohol. You can now apply a coat of Hard as Nails (or
similar) if desired. (Plate 8, 9)
