Hoh Bo Spey

Materials

How to Tie the Hoh Bo Spey

1. 1

   Step 1

   Secure the shank in the vise. Start thread just behind the shank eye and wrap back to close the rear loop.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Fold FireLine in half, insert through the hook eye, and create a handshake loop connection. Bind the tag ends down securely on the shank with tight wraps.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Create a dubbing loop with bright UV Ice Dub (pink or blue), spin tight, and wrap to form a small prominent butt at the rear of the shank.

   The butt acts as a dam to flare the body hackle fibers rearward.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Tie in a guinea hen feather by the tip (strip one side for sparser hackle if desired). Also tie in oval tinsel for ribbing if using.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Apply chosen color Ice Dub (purple, blue, or black) to the thread and wrap forward to build a tapered body. Brush out with a Velcro brush for fuzziness.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Palmer the guinea feather forward in open turns over the dubbed body. Secure and trim excess.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Optionally counter-wrap tinsel rib forward through the hackle in the opposite direction to reinforce the fibers.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Tie in the tip of a Spey marabou feather in front of the hackle. Moisten fingers and make 2-3 wraps for a sparse, lively collar extending to or beyond the hook point.

   Keep the marabou collar sparse for best action and easier casting.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Tie in 4-6 strands of Flashabou or holographic tinsel on top and sides, extending slightly past the marabou tips.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Select 6 Lady Amherst pheasant tail fibers. Tie 2 on top, 2 on bottom, and 1 on each side so they splay slightly past the marabou.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Build a neat thread head, whip finish, and apply head cement for durability.