Fly Patterns:
The Tuna Kahuna
The Tuna Kahuna Fly...
Tying Instructions
| Step | Instructions (click on photos to see a larger image) | |
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Mount the hook securely in the vise, and start the clear mono thread. |
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A small bundle of Superhair (about 12 hairs) is cut to length, and the ends staggered by pulling on the ends. |
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The hair will be tied in assymetrically, to help build a tapered body without having to trim the hair with scissors. |
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Tie in, fold, then bind down. |
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Wrap securely to lock the hair in place. |
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Cut off a small amount of Fluoro Fiber or Comes Alive flash. Stagger the ends like you did with the Superhair, then tie in, fold and bind down, like you did with the Superhair. |
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We've begun using brush-on SuperGlue from LocTite instead of regular head cement. Just be careful! |
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Tie in small bundles of hair on the sides of the fly. |
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Do the same on the bottom of the fly. |
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Continue to work forward. Stop well short of the eye. |
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Cut off a length of EZ-Body braid. Note that you should pick a diameter that is fairly small. |
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Slip the tubing over the eye of the hook. Tie in with the tubing facing forward over the eye, and coat well with glue. |
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Secure the thread with a whip finish or a series of half-hitches, and clip the thread. |
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Push the braid back over the head. |
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After getting the head the right size and shape, tie off behind the eye (you left yourself enough room, right?). |
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Use a permanent marker to color the braid. |
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Select a pair of 3D eyes. Floyd prefers a chartreuse or red background. |
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Use a drop of Goop to fasten the eyes to the braid. |
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Here's the almost-completed fly. |
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Add a light coating of 5-minute epoxy over the head. |
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The completed Tuna Kahuna! |
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