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Idaho Stank
A perdigon worked out by Cheech and Tim Meikle, who named it after a running joke between a Utah angler and an Idaho angler on their float trips. The idea was a pink Body Quill abdomen with red highlights under a black tungsten bead. They first fished this version behind a large foam hopper on a float trip. Cheech's earliest ties had a gold bead instead, with a sparse collar of rainbow sow scud dubbing right behind it. Tied here on a size 16 hook.
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Materials
Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors, black, 7/64 inch (2.8mm)
Black · 7/64 inch (2.8mm)
Red permanent marker, for the highlights
Red
Loon UV Clear Fly Finish - Flow, for the coating
How to Tie the Idaho Stank
- 1
Step 1
Slide the black tungsten bead onto the hook and mount the hook in the vise.
- 2
Step 2
Start the Body Quill behind the bead and wrap it back to the bend in smooth turns.
- 3
Step 3
Tie in a few Coq De Leon fibers at the bend for the tail. Bind them down and trim the excess.
- 4
Step 4
Wrap the Body Quill forward and back as needed to shape a slim taper that thickens toward the bead.
- 5
Step 5
Touch the body with red marker for highlights, adding a band of red right behind the bead.
- 6
Step 6
Whip finish behind the bead and trim the Body Quill.
- 7
Step 7
Coat the body with Loon Flow resin and cure it with a UV light.
Watch Tying Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFzXhuQYdek
Credit: Cheech and Tim Meikle / Fly Fish Food