Intruder - Black

Materials

How to Tie the Intruder - Black

1. 1

   Step 1

   Mount the articulated shank in the vise. Start thread and secure the trailer wire to form a stinger loop off the rear. Attach the stinger hook.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Optionally tie in black dumbbell eyes near the front with figure-eight thread wraps for weight and to ride point-up.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Create a rear prop ball with black or purple UV Ice Dub using a dubbing loop approximately one-quarter from the rear of the shank.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Tie in black marabou or ostrich herl at the rear station, then add purple or blue Flashabou. Sweep all materials back.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Wrap black UV Polar Chenille or holographic tinsel forward to form the body, stopping short of the front station area.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Create a front prop ball with black or purple UV Ice Dub.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Tie in black marabou or ostrich at the front station. Add purple/blue Flashabou and sweep rearward.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Wrap black guinea or schlappen for a collar, 1-2 turns, sweeping fibers back. Add peacock herl accent if desired.

9. 9

   Step 9

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

   For maximum silhouette in dark water, keep the overall profile wide but the materials sparse enough to breathe in the current.