The 747 | Tying With The Pros - E7

Episode 7 - The 747 , Tied (on shanks) by Adam Kornuth

On Episode 7, Adam Kornuth (@akflies) ties an all-shank evolution of the classic 747. This session is loaded with more tying & fishing intel to help you be more successful in your pursuit of Musky with a fly rod. Learn how to tie the 747 and check out the materials list below.

Materials

Shanks - 28 mm & 40 mm Chocklett Big Game Shanks (custom dropper shanks available upon request)

Split Rings - Musky Town Ultra Strength Split Rings

Hook - 6/0 Kona Big Game Hunter (BGH) for split ringed hooks to shanks.

For tying on hooks with a middle shank, 4/0 Gamakatsu B10S & 6/0 Kona BGC. For tying on hooks, you'll also want Articulation Wire.

Thread - Danville Flymaster+ (210 Denier), Veevus Power Thread, etc.

Bucktail - Musky Town Tails, Hareline Graded Tails, or Midwest Bucktails

Feathers - Strung Schlappen (Sorted), Whiting 6-10" Schlappen Bundles, Saddles, etc.

Flash - Lateral Scale, Polarflash, Holographic Flashabou, Barred Flashabou, etc.

Adhesive/UV - Hard As Hull, Loon UV Thin, Solarez, Loon Infiniti Light, etc.

Tying With The Pros was developed to help you gain a deep understanding of the top Musky & Predator fly patterns, tying techniques, tips, tricks & thought processes of some of the best fly anglers & tyers in the world.