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Articulated Gonatid Squid
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This pattern shows the use of Articulated Shanks to create a very mobile and realistic Gonatid Squid imitation. It also showcases an unorthodox use of Snow Runner. Snow Runner is a superior alternative to many synthetics and in this pattern a Snow Runner brush is created to form a body. This application could be used in a variety of patterns such as saltwater crab patterns, frog patterns, bait fish patterns that are trimmed to shape, etc.
List of materials:
– SRFS Articulated Shanks
– 10/0 Veevus GSP thread
– Snow Runner
– Angel Hair
– EP Sparkle Brush
– Clear Cure Goo Dumbbell Eyes
– Emu feathers.
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Figure 1
Figure 1: First create a dubbing brush from Snow Runner; in this case the purpose of the brush is to create a squid body that does not float, like deer hair, but has a good three dimensional profile. In order to do this the Snow Runner hair is cut in 4″ lengths, spread out over the wire and spun. The colours I have used mimic the body colour of the common Gonatid Squid.
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Figure 2: This is how we are going to connect the articulated shanks and the hook.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
Figure 3
Figure 3: For now we will attach one section of the articulated shank to the hook and place it in the vice.
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Figure 4: Cover the shank with the thread.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
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Figure 5: Tie in EP glitter brush.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
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Figure 6: Two turns of Snow Runner brush (long, pink).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
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Figure 7: Tie in orange SR brush, mixed with copper, gold and silver angel hair.
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Figure 8: Take two turns of the orange SR brush.
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Figure 9
Figure 9: Tie in 5 or 6 emu feathers. Concave side out.
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Figure 10: Tie in the mixed short SR brush.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
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Figure 11: Tie in the Clear Cure Goo dumbbell eyes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
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Figure 12: Place the eyes in position with a few wraps. Than apply super glue to the thread and continue to make wraps to secure the eyes.
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Figure 13: Take a couple of turns of the brush in front and behind the eyes and whip-finish your thread.
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Figure 14: Attach the next articulated shank to the previous one.
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Figure 15: Place the shank in the vice.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
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Figure 16: Tie in thread and cover shank.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
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Figure 17: Tien in the SR brush and wrap it all the way to the front. Whip-finish.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
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Figure 18: Front fins.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
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Figure 19: Trim the squid body to shape. Leave two triangular fins at the rear of the squid.
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