Bendback

A bucktail wing shelters the upward-riding hook point for working shallow cover.

From hook to fly

At the vise.

4 illustrated steps

Work through the numbered steps in order. Use the written materials and proportions as your guide; select an image for a closer look.

Foundation
Mount the hook point-up. Start thread and bind braid at the rear of the body section.
Body
Wrap braid toward the angled front section and secure. Leave room for the wing.
Wing
Tie sparse white bucktail on the hook-point side, projecting beyond the bend. Add flash and an equal-length olive layer.
Head
Trim butts and whip finish. Attach eyes to each side and seal with UV resin, curing fully.

Beyond the bench

Strip through shallow baitfish water. Keep the wing sparse and the hook point accessible.

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Pattern dressings vary; use the written recipe for exact materials and proportions.