Whitlock's Red Fox Squirrel Nymph by John Ridderbos Materials You Will Need Hook:  Mustad 3906B #12 Head: Bead to match hook size Tail:  Squirrel fur from back of squirrel Rib: Orange pearl flashabou Body: Squirrel belly fur Thorax: Fur from back of squirrel skin Hackle: (optional) Brown India Hen neck Legs: Pumpkin flake sili legs Tying Instructions Step1: Slide bead onto hook. Step 2: Tie on tuft of squirrel back hair for a tail. You want the length to equal hook gap. Step 3: Tie in the orange pearl flashabou rib. Step 4: Dub a nice tapered body using squirrel belly fur. Step 5: Wrap a nice segmented rib using flashabou, tie it off and trim it. Step 6: Build up a nice thick thorax using squirrel back fur. Step 7: Tie in rubber legs on either side of thorax. Then put some more fur over the tie in wraps. Step 8: You can add a hackle collar if you wish.   Hatches Magazine Subscription Price: $6.95 for each issue The Premiere issue is ready for shipping & the Fall 2008 issue will be available September 1st. Hatches Magazine Subscription Price: $6.95 for each issue The Premiere issue is ready for shipping & the Fall 2008 issue will be available September 1st.