Add the tan as per the white, keeping it the same length. The fly should invert because of the weight of the dumbbells so you are actually tying an upside down fish. The white is the belly and the tan the lateral side, so I go for a bit more than than white. The white was tied in closest to the hook eye and I tie each alternative material in a little closer to the dumbbell as I go.
Tie in the black in the same manner as the other two colors. Using a bit less material as the i will be the small dark top side of the fish that protects its visibility from prey above.
The last tying sequence is to finish it off with red or orange or a colour of choice. For bait fish I use tan but for tiger imitation I might use orange or red. The choice is really up to you. Red looks nice and is very visible.
Now I just apply UV on the head and a bit on the top of the dumbbell for extra strength.
"The ability of this fly to swing in the current or to sink is directly related to the mount of material that you use. So think about the conditions and methods you want to fish when tying this fly." www.saflyfishingmag.co.za
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