Gotcha

Materials

How to Tie the Gotcha

1. 1

   Step 1

   Secure the hook in the vise. Start thread behind the eye and wrap a smooth thread base over the front third of the shank.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Tie in bead chain eyes about 2 hook-eye widths back from the hook eye using figure-8 wraps. Apply a drop of super glue for durability.

   Use lighter bead chain or plastic eyes for very shallow water to prevent spooking bonefish.

3. 3

   Step 3

   At the hook bend, tie in a piece of pearl Mylar tubing or diamond braid. Strip out the core if using tubing and fray the ends to form a wispy tail about the length of the hook gap.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Wrap the pearl braid or Mylar forward in touching turns to form a slim, slightly tapered body. Tie off just behind the eyes and trim excess.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Cut a small clump of tan or cream craft fur, remove underfur, and tie it in behind the eyes as a wing extending just past the tail.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Add 2-4 strands of Krystal Flash to each side of the wing for subtle attraction.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Build up thread in front of the eyes to form a neat head. Whip finish and apply head cement or UV resin for durability.