Borski’s Slider

A clipped deer-hair head, barred craft-fur tail, and dumbbell eyes for shallow flats.

Practice shaping the hair head.

From hook to fly

At the vise.

6 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.

Fix the eyes
Anchor dumbbells one-third of the shank behind the eye with cross wraps and glue.
Add the tail
Remove craft-fur underfur; secure a tail extending two hook lengths beyond the bend.
Wrap the body
Tie hackle at the tail base; spiral forward, secure behind the eyes, and trim excess.
Flare the collar
Stack deer hair, tips rearward toward the bend. Tighten loose wraps to flare it behind the eyes.
Spin the head
Spin another hair bunch ahead of the dumbbells. Secure, advance thread, and whip finish.
Shape and finish
Round the head with scissors, preserving the longer collar. Glue thread wraps and bar the tail.

Beyond the bench

Try a shallow flats presentation for bonefish or redfish; choose eye weight for the depth.

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Original written instructions adapted from the sources below. Materials and methods may vary between versions.

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