Biot Bug

I haven't decided on how to categorize this Scott Sanchez pattern.  It can easily fall in to the simulator, attractor or searching categories at the drop of a hat.  So, let's make this easy... it is a great "all arounder!"

The original pattern calls for a body of spanflex or flexi-floss and a thorax of hare's ear. However, I have switched the materials to Uni-floss for the body and UV gray Ice Dubbing for more brilliancy. Experiment with different colors for your favorite waters.  This pattern is a winner!

Materials:

Hook: Daiichi 1260 (or any 3xl nymph hook) sizes 10-16 (Size 12 pictured)

Bead:  Choice

Thread:  8/0 (Uni thread - camel color pictured)

Tail/Sides:  Brown goose biots

Rib:  Copper wire, fine

Body:  Spanflex or Flex-floss, yellow (Uni-floss pictured)

Thorax:  Hare's ear (UV gray Ice Dubbing pictured)

Hackle:  Indian hen, mottled

Step 1:

Pinch barb with vise.  Place bead and secure hook in vise.  Start thread behind bead and tie in copper wire.

Step 2:

Tie in Uni-floss.

Step 2a:

Make even wraps of thread rearward to secure body materials and return thread to thorax area.

Step 3:

Wrap Uni-floss to the barb and return.  Depending on the material used, you may have to repeat wraps to obtain body thickness.

Step 4:

Tie in goose biots, one at a time, to the sides of the body.

Step 5:

Wind ribbing forward.  Ensure biots remain on the side of the body.

Step 6:

Dubbing a small thorax.  Leave a small area forward of the thorax open for the hackle.

Step 7:

Prepare a mottled hen feather by removing all the fluff from the bottom portion of the stem.  Tie in the thicker portion (lower end) of feather and make two or three complete wraps.  Apply a little head cement or super glue to the first inch of thread and whip finish.

Enjoy!