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Fish-Skull Articulated Shank, Getting Started

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Examples of Single-Hook Articulated Flies

20mm Shank with hook down

35mm Shank with hook down

35mm Shank with hook up

55mm Shank with hook down

55mm Shank with hook up

Weighted fly example:

A 55mm Shank with a Fish-Skull

Weighted fly example:

A 35mm Shank with a Dumbbell

20mm Shank with hook up

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Summary of Contents for Articulated Shank

Page 1: ...Getting Started with the Articulated Shank Version 1 Some ideas for tying different types of articulated flies ...

Page 2: ...k lengths 20mm 35mm and 55mm catering to a range of streamer lengths typically 3 7 5cm upward and hook sizes typically from 4 upwards to 3 0 For weighted streamers the articulated shank is designed to fit and be combined with the Fish Skull in the Small Medium Medium and Large sizes or can be used with dumbbells Made of the quality high strength 316 stainless spring steel allowing it to be used in...

Page 3: ...out Simpler and faster to tie The built in loop of the Articulated Shank eliminates the need to build a mono loop or loop bead system Provides a stronger and stiffer connection than a mono or dacron loop therefore eliminating any connection weaknesses and common fouling problems when casting No hook twisting The joint ensures the hook always rides in line and the fly tracks straight More freedom o...

Page 4: ...ook Articulated Flies 20mm Shank with hook down 35mm Shank with hook down 35mm Shank with hook up 55mm Shank with hook down 55mm Shank with hook up Weighted fly example A 55mm Shank with a Fish Skull Weighted fly example A 35mm Shank with a Dumbbell 20mm Shank with hook up ...

Page 5: ... using the Articulated Shank AS 1 Put the AS in the vise and use a tight layer of thread wraps to close off the loop 2 Attach your line and stinger hook assembly to the AS using either the tie in or knotting technique 3 Add body materials to the AS and build your fly in the normal way 2 Streamers with free swinging stinger hooks Tie in Method You can tie in stiffer thicker line by using the same t...

Page 6: ...create the fly Articulated method Using the Articulated Shank you can easily articulate your popper or slider 3 Articulated Poppers and Sliders Key Benefits More movement from the articulated tail Fewer fish are lost a shorter articulated hook gives a hooked fish less leverage to throw the fly than a typical long shank popper hook Tied with the hook up the popper becomes weedless Tied with the hoo...

Page 7: ... of the hook shank and then double back wrap back for added strength Note The eye of the AS should almost touch the back of the front hook but you should ensure that the mono loop remains big enough to allow freedom of movement in the joint to give action to the fly 5 Continue adding body materials to the front hook to build the body and head of the fly Finish the fly in the normal way You now hav...

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