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/ Claret / Dubbing / purple / Soft Hackle / starling / white /

Claret & Purple Starling (Soft Hackle)

 
tied by letumgo
Fly Type: Wet, General Freshwater,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Material List: Hook - Daiichi Model 1510/Size 12
Hook shank painted white with Sally Hansen Xtremewear Nail Polish (Color 21 - White Out). Hook allowed to dry completely before tying the fly.
Thread - Pearsall's Gossamer Silk (Purple)
Hackle - Starling (Natural)
Thorax - Mole Dubbing (Claret)
Tying Instructions: Materials are listed in the order they are tyed onto the hook. The hook shank has been painted white to reflect additional light back through the silk to make it glow when the fly gets wet.
Presentation Tips: Dead drift, down and across, Leisenring lift, just about any presentation works with a soft hackle...