In the dubbing techniques (http://www.wildfisher.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=11416.0) post in the section titled ?not a loop? I highlighted a technique whereby I used Pheasant tail fibres in the same way as a dubbing loop. This is a sbs of the fly using this technique.
Although this one hasn?t seen any action yet I can?t see a nymph utilising pheasant tail and hare?s ear not working, can you? The technique, I think, is certainly worth some exploring.
Instructions assume right-handed tyers.
HOOK ? Niche N530 #10
THREAD ? Olive UTC 70
TAIL ? Olive Dyed Pheasant Tail Fibres
BODY - Olive Dyed Pheasant Tail Fibres and Hare?s Ear
THORAX COVER - Olive Dyed Pheasant Tail Fibres
THORAX ? Olive Hare?s Ear Blend
STEP 1
Attach the thread and wrap to the mid point of the hook.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/scot2flyfish/step%20by%20steps/Fuzzy-PT.jpg)
STEP 2
Tie in the PT fibres for the tail.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/scot2flyfish/step%20by%20steps/Fuzzy-PT-1.jpg)
STEP 3
Tie in four PT fibres for the body, taking the thread to the thorax area.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/scot2flyfish/step%20by%20steps/Fuzzy-PT-2.jpg)
STEP 4
Split the PT fibres in two, then insert a noodle of hare?s ear dubbing between them. Then grip the PT fibres in your hackle pliers. I use rotating hackle pliers, but you can do it with ordinary hackle pliers too, or a pair of forceps. (Haemostats)
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/scot2flyfish/step%20by%20steps/Fuzzy-PT-3.jpg)
Then twist the PT fibres and hare?s ear into a dubbing rope.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/scot2flyfish/step%20by%20steps/Fuzzy-PT-4.jpg)
STEP 5
Wrap the rope to form the body.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/scot2flyfish/step%20by%20steps/Fuzzy-PT-5.jpg)
STEP 6
Tie in another bunch of PT fibres for the thorax cover.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/scot2flyfish/step%20by%20steps/Fuzzy-PT-6.jpg)
STEP 7
Split the thread and insert an olive hare?s ear dubbing noodle.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/scot2flyfish/step%20by%20steps/Fuzzy-PT-7.jpg)
STEP 8
Spin it into a rope and wrap to form the thorax.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/scot2flyfish/step%20by%20steps/Fuzzy-PT-8.jpg)
STEP 9
Pull the PT fibres over and tie down to form the thorax cover. Whipfinish and detach the thread.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/scot2flyfish/step%20by%20steps/Fuzzy-PT-9.jpg)
STEP 10
Finally, varnish the head, then give the whole fly a rub with Velcro for the finished fly.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/scot2flyfish/step%20by%20steps/Fuzzy-PT-10.jpg)