The Flex hex

The Flex-HexThe fly that did the Limbata as told by Jim Hauer

Easier done than told...
Two Flex-Hex's. Top: dun with yellow body and wing. Bottom: spinner with cream body and tying thread pattern.

Advantages: folds up, soft = deceit
Tough poly yarn body = endures 20+ fish, snaps dry
Easy casting = no leader twist
Barreled upright wings - Stand'em up = dun, pull'em flat = spinner

So on a good night one fly may be all you need.

Materials: Tail 2-3" of 8 lb. brown Maxima Rear body Bright yellow polypropylene yarn Hook Daiichi 1180, #8 Connection 4 lb. monofilament Wing For dun: elk and yellow calf tail For spinner: white calf tail Front body Bright yellow polypropylene yarn Hackle grizzly, cree, yellow, ginger or your local choice
Maxima for tail Set in vise Cover with poly Connect to hook Reverse to strengthen John Nebel drawings [REFLECTIONS] Find the size - style - color - wing - hackle that fits YOU If the tails are too long - trim them. Even down to 1/4 inch Get a rejection? Fold the Flex-Hex over in half, roll cast and there's a good chance that it lands with a NEW PROFILE = BIG TROUT ...or finger nail the tail... ...or trim the hackle... ...or sink the fly... ...or pop it up... ...or...		Flex-Hex tying instructions: Pinch 8 lb. brown Maxima into vise to form tail section Set in vise as shown Tie 6 wraps of black 3/0 Monochord tightly nestled against vise jaws Tie in yellow polypropylene yarn Cover first section of Maxima while manipulating to a narrow taper Bring back poly yarn, tie off and cut Tie optional criss-cross pattern of tying thread over the rear body between tails and back Whip finish, cut and varnish Mount hook in vise Thread 4 lb. mono through eye in tail section Tie mono on hook with the link right over the hook bend Reverse the mono and wrap again to keep the tail from pulling out. Tie on wing. I prefer to post it in two separate wings with thread Tie in hackle in front of wing Cover front body with poly yarn Wrap hackle, tie down and cut Whip finish, cut and varnish © The Flex-Hex is a copyrighted concept and trademark name. Enjoy it. Tie it. But use the term Flex-Hex only with credit to me (or permission). No Flex-Hex sales w/o contractal permission. John Nebel 336 Chute Menasha, WI 54952 USA Phone: 414-722-4004

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