Tying a teaser on the back of a rapala

[clabeots]

How would I tie a feather teaser onto the back treble of a rapala? I want it to mimic the Booyah prank baait that I have. I only have one Prank but 20 or so rapala (guess I guessed wrong when buying) I guess more specifically, what is the best glue to use after I've tied on the feathers? Or can I just use superglue?

[Princeton_Man]

Just buy a spool of fly tying thread, wrap, and tie. You could also use fine wire like used for tying jig skirts. I did a quick search and found this video. The lure is much bigger but it works exactly the same.

[cojab]

Would you be using string to tie the feathers on with?
If so, in the fly tying world they use whats called head cement. You should be able to get it in any fly tying supply shop or just search online.

[cojab]

PM posted that link while I was typing.

That tool at the very end of the video they were using (before she cut the line) is a whip finishing tool. Not entirely necessary but it is handy. The end knot you can tie by hand. Just do a search for whip finish.
It looked like she used a type of epoxy over the thread but the head cement does basically the same. Keeps the knot from coming undone and protects the thread. If you use thread instead of wire, I definitely recommend using it. I never tied with wire so I'm not sure if you use it on wire.

[Montyb64]

If your against buying specific items I have seen braid usually old braid used for tying jigs etc so I'm sure it would work for this. Also superglue can work instead of head cement but head cement is definitely recommended. Honestly fly tying stuff is relatively inexpensive and not a bad investment imho.

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[Oldfart9999]

I use Hard as Nails nail polish, cheap and it works. You don't need an expensive vise, the bobbins aren't expensive and  feathers, hair and flashabou are relatively inexpensive. Just be very careful, tying can be addictive and there is no known cure.
Rodney 

[bigjim5589]

Some very good replies! Unless you intend to do this often, buying all the stuff to tie will not pay for itself. You might be better off buying the replacement trebles that are already dressed.

However, as noted already, there are ways to do it that are not costly. I use fly tying thread, specifically Danville Flat Nylon, and like Rodney Sally Hansen Hard as Nails nail polish as a cement/coating.

You can purchase thin nylon thread in sewing shops, which will also work very well. I would stay away from wires due to the weight, as it may create a balance problem with some lures. But otherwise, this wires can be used for such tying purpose. You will want a fly tying thread bobbin for the spools of thread, which aid in control & keeps the thread on the spool should you happen to drop it. Just be sure the thread spool fits the bobbin as they're no all the same. I always recommend a bobbin with a ceramic insert too.They last almost forever, while those with a plain metal tube will wear out quickly.

The only other tools you need are a method of holding the hook and something to cut the thread. An inexpensive fly tying vise will work, but so can any type of small vise. You can hold the hook in your hand too, which is how I started, but is not the ideal method for most folks.

Beyond the tying, you only need to know how to do a half hitch knot, or a whip finish knot. The whip finish is the better knot for this purpose, and there are tools for it. It can also be done with your fingers, but takes a bit of practice. Both have been shown on Youtube.

I've tied many thousands of flies & many dressed trebles. Best tip I can give is don't over dress. You'll get better action if you keep the sparse, and although the feather/dressing length can vary and work well, don't get them too long either as this may cause them to foul easily.

Here's some I've tied. These were dressed for lures I use in saltwater, so are dressed a bit differently than those I use for bass. Size 1 & 2 hooks.