E-Z Tie Baetis

Burnt Toast Baetis V1

By: Larry O Jurgens

Hook: TMC 2488/2488H

Size: 18~24

Tying Thread: Olive UTC 70

Abdomen: Burnt Toast #942-1265 Sulky® 40wt Embroidery Thread

Wingcase: Pheasant Tail Midge Vinyl Tubing

Thorax: Dark Olive Squirrel Dubbing

Head: Tying Thread

Optional; Sally Hansen Hard as Nails®

Tying Instructions

Start the abdomen thread 2 eye lengths behind the hook eye and wrap to partway down the hook bend and return.

Whip-finish with 3 wraps and cut off the thread.

Optional: Coat the abdomen with Sally Hansen Hard as Nails® for durability.

Start the tying thread behind the hook eye.

Tie in the wingcase material and overwrap to above the hook point.

Dub the thorax from the hook shank mid-point to 1 eye length behind the hook eye.

Pull the wingcase material over the thorax, press down so tubing is flat and tie in.

Cut off excess,

Tie a whip-finish.

Pick some fibers out of the thorax dubbing for legs as needed.