Juju Baetis

Materials

How to Tie the Juju Baetis

1. 1

   Step 1

   Place the hook in the vise and start white thread behind the eye, wrapping a smooth base to the bend.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Select 4-6 mottled brown hen saddle fibers and tie them in at the bend as tails, extending about one hook-gap length.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Tie in three strands of Superhair (1 black, 2 dark brown) at the bend.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Wrap all three strands forward together as a bundle to create the segmented abdomen body, stopping at approximately 60% of the shank. Tie off and trim.

   Keep the body very slim — the slim translucent profile is the key to this pattern's effectiveness.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Whip finish the white thread. Clip white thread and re-start with black thread at front of abdomen.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Tie in a strip of Opal Mirage Tinsel on top of the thorax area for the wingcase.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Tie in gray Fluoro Fiber on each side pointing rearward for legs.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Build up a slight thorax with black thread wraps.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Pull the Mirage Tinsel forward over the thorax as a wingcase, tie down, and trim.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Whip finish and apply a thin coat of UV resin over the wingcase for durability and shine.