Published Sep 1. 2015 - 8 years ago
Updated or edited Jan 18. 2017

Staring Sunray Shadow

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Staring Sunray Shadow

Ray Brook's classic the Sunray Shadow can hardly be outdone by any variation of this simple yet very efficient fly. But some people still like to add little details to killer patterns. This version of the Sunray has a body and eyes.

It can see where the fish are.

Originator: 
Ray Brooks (sort of) - tied by Ken Bonde Larsen)
Pattern type: 
Tube fly
Skill level/difficulty: 
Easy
Instruction: 
See the images below
Materials: 
Tube
1" plastic
Body
Braided mylar tube - silver or greenish/yellowish
Thread
Black
Underwing
Yellow Arctic fox
Upper wing
Two sections of black goat
Flash
Thin, clear, smooth flash, Angel Hair or similar
Topping
Peacock herl
Eyes
Stick on foil eyes, silver/black, 3.5-4 mm dia
Head
Epoxy or LCR

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