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Byrd's Gillbuster
by John Ridderbos

Materials You Will Need
Hook: Mustad 9672 #10.
Tail: Zonker Strip.
Body: Tying thread.
Weight: Brass or lead dumbbell eyes.

Tying Instructions:

Step 1: Tie in rabbit strip; it should be about the length of the hook shank.



Step 2: Thoroughly wrap the hook shank with thread.



Step 3: Tie in brass dumbbell eyes.



Step 4: Build up the body a bit trying to make the thread even along the hook shank.



Step 5: When done building the body up a bit, use some clear Sally Hansen "Hard as Nails" nail polish.





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