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Joe's Smelt

 
tied by snboggs
Fly Type: Streamers,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Imitation: General Baitfish,
Material List*:
TMC 300 # 6
Flat/Oval Silver Tinsel
Red Hackle Fibers for Tail and Beard
Woodduck Flank Feather
*Materials with links give you direct access to that product at the J. Stockard store.
Tying Instructions: Start thread on hook and tie in hackle fibers for tail.
Create a body of flat tinsel ribbed with oval.
Tie in hackle fiber on bottom of hook for beard.
OPTIONAL: Tie in a small amount of light colored bucktail for underbody.
Tie in flank feather for wing.
Whip finish and cement.
Go fishing.