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Electric Chicken SBS
Ok, here's how I tied the Electric Chickens for Jeffery Abney. I'm using 1/32 tube jig heads for this SBS. I have a BUNCH of these things, so I use them when I don't want to use the jig heads that I don't have a large quantity of.
Start the thread on the hook, and wind to the bend. Tie in some marabou, and tie to the hookshank all the way to the head. Advance the thread back to the bend. Prep a couple duck flank feathers. Here, I'm using Eclipse-phase Mallard flank feathers. Nicely mottled. However, I prefer to use Teal flank feathers, as the barring is more pronounced.
Allen Morgan
Step #7
Tie in the chenille and wrap that end all the way to the head.
http://bigbluegill.com/photo/20150114electricchickensbs7?context=user
Jan 14, 2015
Allen Morgan
Step #8
Wrap the chenille around the shank until you reach the head. Tie off, give it a 3-turn whip-finish, and secure it all with a little Sally Hansen's.
http://bigbluegill.com/photo/20150114electricchickensbs8?context=user
Jan 14, 2015
Allen Morgan
If you have the materials, you can also flip the colors. Here's what I'm calling a "Negative Chicken"
http://bigbluegill.com/photo/20150114negativechicken?context=user
Jan 14, 2015