Supreme Bendback Flys

So I've been tying a whole lot of flies for my upcoming fishing trip for keys and I came across a cool tie that I am sure will not only work in the Saltwater it will also work up here. Its a very easy tie and there is a lot of room for imagination. I will try and get a step by step up later. To the best of my knowledge they don't sell a bendback hook any more so you need to make your own. Insert you hook eye into your vise (or hold with pliers) about a 1/4" in. Grab and bend the hook down until the eye of the hook is even with the barb of the hook. DO NOT continue to bend once you stop or bounce because it will break. Don't say I didn't worn you.


Now onto some pictures and materials used.

Hook: 1/0 Drop shot hook (bent as described above)

Body: White saddle hackle tied in beyond the bend of the hook and palmered forward

Wing: Chartreuse Supreme hair with Rainbow Krystal Flash

Eyes: 3D Eyes

Head: 5 min epoxy

Hook: 1/0 Drop shot hook (bent as described above)

Body: Red "G" Thread wrapped down shank w/brass wire (for a little extra weight)

Wing: Pink Supreme hair with Red Krystal Flash

Eyes: 3D Eyes

Head: 5 min epoxy

Hook: 2/0 Drop shot hook (bent as described above)

Body: White saddle hackle tied in beyond the bend of the hook (hackle pulled to one side of feather)

 and palmered forward

Wing: Olive atop of White Congo Hair and Rainbow Krystal Flash

Eyes: 3D Eyes

Head: 5 min epoxy