TYING RUBBER BUG BODIES
Learn how to tie your own rubber spiders and ants
Thread - Jig tying thread or 6/0 fly tying thread
Hook - Mustad 33903 or CK52S kink shank hooks
Glue - Zap-A-Gap
Legs - Round or flat rubber legs

Tying a Rubber Spider
Lock hook in your fly tying vise. Position as shown and apply a small drop of Zap-A-Gap to the top of the hook shank where it is kinked.
Place the rubber body on top of the hook and hold the body in place for 30-40 seconds to allow the glue to dry. Be careful to avoid touching the glue with your fingers.
Start to wrap the thread around the center of the bug body. This wrap should be located between the two small benks in the hook shank. Put 6 to 8 wraps of thread.
Cut 4 rubber legs about 2 inches long. Place 2 of these legs on the right side of the body and put 3-4 wraps of thread over them. Place the last 2 legs on the opposite side of the body and wrap 3-4 times. Make sure that the legs stay on the sides of the body as you apply the thread wraps. Trim legs to the desired length.
Apply a drop of head cement to the thread wraps. Your spider is done and ready to fish.

Sizing Chart
Body Style Body Size Hook Style Hook Size
Style 1 Mustad 33903
Mustad CK52S		 10-12
Style 2 Mustad 33903
Mustad CK52S		 10
Style 3 Mustad 33903
Mustad CK52S		 8