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1.
Smash the barb and place in the vise, File
the front half of the hook shank so it is
rough.
2.
Tie thread in at the eye of the hook with a
jam knot and wrap towards the bend 10 wraps
then back over the thread towards the eye 5
wraps. Attach the bead chain eyes at this
point, on top of the hook shank. (see Pic.
#1)
3.
Wrap the thread diagonally across the eyes
and around the hook shank in one direction
about 6-8 times then wrap diagonally in the
other direction 6-8 times forming an “X”
over the eyes. Next wrap the thread about 5
times horizontally around the “x” thread
under the eyes and on top of the hook shank.
Glue all thread wraps.
4.
Wrap thread back to the bend of the hook.
Tie in a small clump of white marabou for a
tail.
5.
Cut a piece of Tinsel about 8” long. Double
it over the thread and tie it in. You will
have two strands of aprox. 4” each.
6.
Wrap the thread to behind the bead chain
eyes filing any low spots in the body.
7.
Wrap both of the strands of tinsel at the
same time forward to the eyes and tie it
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