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Super Herring

 
tied by Sean Juan
Fly Type: General Saltwater,
Target Species: Striped Bass,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Imitation: Herring,
Material List: 4/0 Octopus Circle Hook

Super Hair - White

Yak Hair - White, Blue and Olive

Flash Flashabou - pearl body

Krystal flash - red throat, rootbeer for topping

Softex

3D eyes
Tying Instructions: The key to this pattern is to build a skeleton with superhair - I imagine Fish hair would do just as well. Super hair is a thick synthetic material, treated with a dab of softex this will provide foul protection for the much more lively yak hair and create a solid foundation to build the fly on.

Keep the yak hair sparse it will aid casting and also give the fly that almost invisible quality many baitfish have.
Presentation Tips: I like to strip these in on a fast sinking line near the bottom.