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Y&B Blanton's Whistler

 
tied by rich5665
Fly Type: Seducers/Whistlers,
Target Species: Striped Bass,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Imitation: General Baitfish,
Material List: Hook: 2/0 Mustad 3407DT
Thread: 6/0 Danvile Black
Eyes: Large Dumble Eyes
Tail: Black & Silver Widow Flash, FTD H20, Yellow Rooster Saddle Feather
Body Collar: Yellow Chenille - Large
Hackle: Yellow and Black Rooster Saddle

Tying Instructions: Tie the Dumbell Eyes a 1/4" behind the hook eye.
Tie in the tail just behind the eyes, do not let the materials wrap around the hook.
Tie in one Rooster Saddle Feather at the shoulder, glue if necessary.
Tie in the chenille just starting over the barb of the hook and wrap forward towards the eye using three wraps. Tie in the Hackle behind the Eyes.
Create a head in front of the eyes