Begin by securing your hook firmly in the vise. I typically use a size 16 hook, as shown, paired with a 2.4mm slotted tungsten bead to help it sink quickly. Once the hook is in place, attach your thread using locking wraps just behind the bead.

Now, secure your body materials. I always start with the material I’ll wrap last. First, tie in the Semperfli Perdigon Body in Iridescent Purple, positioning it so it hangs back. Then, secure the Midge Tubing in Buckskin color just in front of it.

Now, wrap the Buckskin midge tubing forward, using firm, touching wraps. Pull it tightly while wrapping. This flattens the material. It keeps the body slim and the overall profile of the bug sleek.

Wrap the Iridescent Purple Perdigon Body over the midge tubing. That first wrap can be tricky. It’s easier if you don’t apply a lot of pressure until you’re on the second wrap. As you continue, try to keep the tinsel aligned with the subtle gaps in the tubing. This really makes the iridescence pop and gives the fly its best effect.

Next, tie in a strand of Peacock Herl. Palmer, this material forward with tight, touching wraps. I find that 5-6 wraps are just right to create a small, segmented thorax on this fly.

Finally, perform a whip finish directly behind the bead. To ensure a super durable and clean finish, I then add a drop of head cement or UV resin. Your Jigged Buttery Buckskin is now ready to fish!

Recipe:

• Hook – Tiemco C400BL 14-18
• Bead – Tungsten Slotted 3.0 – 2.0 (based on depth needs)
• Thread – Veevus Olive 10/0 – 16/0
• Abdomen – Midge Tubing Buckskin
• Ribbing – Perdigon Body Iridescent Purple
• Thorax – Peacock Herl