Jean’s Bunker Fly
Jean’s Bunker Fly Recipe
Hook - Umpqua Beast - Black - 4/0
Thread:Thread - Veevus GSP
Body:CRAFT FUR - Squimpish Hair - Silver Fox - Large
Body:CRAFT FUR - Squimpish Hair - Lemon - Large
Body:CRAFT FUR - Squimpish Hair - Sea Foam Sparkle - Large
Eyes:EYES - Eyes - Silver - 10mm
Resin:UV Resin - Solarrez UV Flex Head
Recipe By
Jean TorresHow to tie the Jean’s Bunker Fly
Step 1: Insert hook
Insert hook into your vise and wrap thread towards the bend of the hook stopping above the hook point
Step 2: Tail
Select a clump of Silver Fox Squimpish Hair and tie it in to desired length.
Step 3: Resin
Apply UV Resin and cure to anchor in materials
Step 4: Wrap
Advance thread 1/4 way up the hook shank towards the eye.
Step 5: Body
Using the hallow style technique of tying ( or reversing the material before folding back), add another clump of silver fox Squimpish hair
Step 6: Reverse tie
Push this clump of Squimpish hair back using a MFTC buck tail tool
Step 7: Wraps
Builds a thread damn to keep hair from moving and secure with UV Resin
Step 8: Wrap thread
Advance thread to halfway up the shank
Step 9: Body
Repeat another hallow tie in with Squimpish Hair Silver Fox and secure as before with a damn
Step 10: Wrap/head
Advance your thread to the hook eye and tie in a smaller selection of Squimpish Hair Silver Fox to the underside of the hook
Step 11: Head
Select a small amount of Squimpish Hair Seafoam green and tie in above hook eye
Step 12: Head
Tie in Squimpish Hair Lemon on both sides of hook shank.
Step 13: Secure
Whip finish over the wraps and secure with glue.
Step 14: Head
Pull back all the Squimpish hair you just reverse tied to create a head shape
Step 15: Resin/eyes
While holding the hair back in the position you want it, apply UV Resin and cure into place. Add eyes for the finishing touch!