Video: How to Tie the Hendo Hammer

We have previously featured two cool caddisfly patterns (here and here) by New Jersey fly tier John Collins, and now he’s back with a killer mayfly emerger. The Hendricksons should start popping over the next few weeks in the Northeast, so the timing is perfect for this particular version. But keep in mind that, by changing up the colors, you can tie a Hsammer to match any mayfly species.

In this great video by Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, Collins demonstrates his unorthodox but simple technique for tying a pattern meant to float with its back half underwater. By changing the position of the hook in the vise twice, he allows easy access to the full length of the shank. As always, watch these videos in 4K for maximum effect.

          Hendo Hammer
          Hook: Klinkhamer dry/emerger hook (here a Daiichi 1167), sizes 12-16.
          Thread: Rusty Dun 8/0 or 70-denier.
          Wing post: Dark dun calf-body hair, cleaned and stacked.
          Shuck (rear): Brown Antron yarn.
          Shuck (front): Brown turkey biot.
          Coating: UV-cure resin.
          Abdomen: Hendrickson-pink turkey biot.
          Thorax: Light Hendrickson Dubbing.

          Hackle: Natural medium-dun saddle hackle.
          Head: Tying thread.

          Tools: Hair stacker, dubbing wax, bodkin.

Source Link

Total
0
Shares
Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Prev
Florida Captain Helps Rescue Cuban Refugees from Drowning

Florida Captain Helps Rescue Cuban Refugees from Drowning

The 53-foot Hatteras sportfishing boat Ana Banana was roughly 20 miles off the

Next
Fishing the Bay – On The Water

Fishing the Bay – On The Water

Photo above by Tom Lynch/ANGRYFISH

Home » Fishing » Video: How to Tie the Hendo Hammer
You May Also Like

HELPING PEOPLE THRIVE IN THE OUTDOORS

Email alerts
Join over 100k outdoor enthusiast and get exclusive deals, outdoor tips and more.

Everest Outdoor Marketplace
Everest is a marketplace where merchants list and sell products related to outdoor hunting and shooting sports, fishing gear, adventure and camping equipment, apparel, and footwear, and much more.

Explore the marketplace

WHAT'S YOUR EVEREST?