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Ghost Smelt

 
tied by letumgo
Fly Type: Streamers, General Freshwater,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Northeast US, Northwest US, Alaska, Western Canada, Eastern Canada, Central Canada,
Imitation: General Baitfish,
Material List:
Hook - Cabelas Model 40 / Size 2
Thread - Purple UNI-Stretch
Tag - Narrow Gold Tinsel
Rib - Narrow Gold Tinsel
Body - Purple UNI-Streatch
Underwing - Five or Six Strands of Peacock Herl
Belly - Purple Bucktail (sparce)
Wing - Four Gray Saddle Hackles
Shoulders - Teal Flank Feathers
Cheeks - Jungle Cock Eyes (or substitute)
Head - Black UNI-Thread coated with clear nail polish (Sally Hansen's Hard-As-Nails Mega Shine)
Tying Instructions: Materials are listed in the order they are tyed onto the hook.
Presentation Tips: Trolled slowly behind a canoe.