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Fly Tying Tutorial - Shafer's Gummy Cranefly

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Fly Tying Tutorial - Shafer's Gummy Cranefly

 

This is one of our favorite Cranefly patterns. It was created by Joe Shafer from Colorado and fools trout of all sizes.

 

Material List:

Hook: Ahrex NS110 Size 8

Thread: Semperfli 6/0 Waxed Thread Rust

Alternate: Veevus 6/0 Rusty Brown

Weight: .025 Lead Wraps

Body: Caster’s Squirmito

Wire: Brassie Copper

UV Finish: Solarez Bone Dry

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  • Ahrex NS110 Streamer Hook

    $11.10 - $11.10
    $11.10
    $11.10 - $11.10
    $11.10

    A straight eye streamer hook. Made in strong wire that will hold even the biggest seatrout. Super sharp point and small barb. Most classic saltwa...

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    DESCRIPTION

    A straight eye streamer hook. Made in strong wire that will hold even the biggest seatrout. Super sharp point and small barb. Most classic saltwater streamer patterns will look beautiful on this hook. Black Nickel Finish Available in size 2 – 10. Chemically sharpened with small barb

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  • Veevus 6/0 Thread

    $5.10 - $5.10
    $5.10
    $5.10 - $5.10
    $5.10

    A pleasure to tie with and incredibly strong!

    DESCRIPTION

    A pleasure to tie with and incredibly strong!

  • Soft Lead Wire

    $4.50 - $4.50
    $4.50
    $4.50 - $4.50
    $4.50

  • Caster's Squirmito The Original Squirmy Worm Material

    $5.20 - $5.20
    $5.20
    $5.20 - $5.20
    $5.20

    The original squirmy worm material. Available in all colors possible.

    DESCRIPTION

    The original squirmy worm material. Available in all colors possible.

  • Ultra Wire

    $2.50 - $4.00
    $2.50 - $4.00
    $2.50 - $4.00
    $2.50

    Flies can be tied completely out of Ultra Wire if you desire. Wrapping two different colors of Ultra Wire together can make a banded, segmented bo...

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    DESCRIPTION

    Flies can be tied completely out of Ultra Wire if you desire. Wrapping two different colors of Ultra Wire together can make a banded, segmented body. Ultra Wire is available in up to 30 colors and 5 sizes: XS: is the size to choose for ribbing on size 20 or smaller. Small: is an all-purpose size capable of filling many fly tying needs. Brassie: is an ideal choice for wire bodied flies sizes 18-22 and for ribbing on most trout sized flies. Medium: is a good choice for ribbing on size 8-12 nymphs. Large: is a popular choice for streamers and/or large stonefly nymph patterns.

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  • Solarez Bone Dry Ultra Thin Formula 0.5 Oz Bottle With Applicator Brush

    $23.90 - $23.90
    $23.90
    $23.90 - $23.90
    $23.90

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