Mini-Intruder tubes

[nohackle72]

Been a while since I've posted, these are a few I've done in the last couple of days. Two different views, my bench is too messy for good pics at the vise.

[wrx_canoe]

Very nice. Can you provide the recipe? What size hook do you intend to use?

Thanks,
Preston

[whiskeyjin]

Wonderful colors combination nohackle72.
Hunt for sure your mini introuder and thanks for sharing.
Jin.

[nohackle72]

Hi Preston,

The pattern is very simple. I followed Gary's recipe other than subbing a tube for the waddington that can be found on this thread:

http://speypages.com/speyclave/showt...ight=intruders

I will most likely use a #4 Octopus hook on them. How I rig this type of tube is by running the tippet thru the tube and making a double overhand knot loop (surgeon's loop?) and then looping the hook on as normal, then pull the knot back into the tubing. I'm using about a little over 1" on the tube, probably closer to 1.25". You have to allow for enough room at the front for the eyes and I always allow enough on the back end to use junction tubing in case I want to run a straight eye hook.

Gin, thanks for the comp's. These are simple compared to the beautiful ties you've posted lately.

Skeeter

[shotgunner]

Well Done! The illusion of life is assured

[nohackle72]

Thanks bro...

[wrx_canoe]

Thanks Skeeter. Preston

[Marcel]

Looking good!

[coppertop]

Great colors. Should sore mouth a few fish this fall.

[afunk]

Very fishy Mr. Hackle. Are your hands super tiny cause those look pretty big to me.

[notellem creek]

love those! very nice job

[nohackle72]

Thanks guys.

Andrew, I measured them and they're all about 3" from the tip of the tube to the end of the grizzly hackles which was about what I was looking for. That seems "mini" to me. But then I always thought intruders were mostly tied in gimongo sizes? Gary's are a touch smaller than mine on 20mm wadds. What's the norm?

[afunk]

I have no idea...obviously. It would be interesting to see how big or small everyone is tying them. Regardless of size yours are very fishy.