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Floating Smelt

tied by Shinyapple
Fly Type: Miscellaneous,
Target Species: General Salmon,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Imitation: General Baitfish,
Material List:
Hook: 4 6x
Thread: red
Underbody: cell foam
Body: pearl tail
Tying Instructions: Cut foam into shape. tie on hook. slide tube on pinching the head and tail. use bodkin to flare tail.
Presentation Tips: Ruff water. acts as a dead smelt

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