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Siliclone
Bob Popovics' Siliclone, tied here as a mullet imitation for the fall striped bass run in the northeast. A tail of saddle hackles, bucktail and flash sits behind a marabou collar, and the head is spun rams wool trimmed to a baitfish profile. The trimmed wool is coated with Devcon silicone and stick-on eyes finish it. Bob Popovics' book Pop Fleyes covers this fly in more detail. Tied here in yellow on a size 6/0 Partridge Predator X hook.
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Materials
Partridge Predator X hook, size 6/0
6/0
Saddle hackles
Bucktail
Flash material
Marabou
Rams wool
Devcon silicone
Stick-on eyes
How to Tie the Siliclone
- 1
Step 1
Start the flat waxed nylon and lay a thread base over the rear of the shank.
- 2
Step 2
Tie in saddle hackles and bucktail at the bend to build the tail, adding a few strands of flash along it.
- 3
Step 3
Tie in marabou around the tail tie-in point to form a full collar.
- 4
Step 4
Spin or stack clumps of rams wool ahead of the collar, packing each clump back firmly before adding the next.
- 5
Step 5
Continue adding wool up to just behind the eye, then whip finish.
- 6
Step 6
Trim the wool into a baitfish head that is full at the front and tapers back toward the tail, leaving the tail materials clear.
- 7
Step 7
Wearing gloves, work Devcon silicone into the trimmed wool with your fingers and smooth it into an even coat over the head.
Spread the silicone thin and smooth it before it starts to set.
- 8
Step 8
Add a stick-on eye to each side of the head and let the silicone cure.
Watch Tying Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfXOqhjZMbA
Credit: LIFliesMike