Butterfish |
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| hook | Mustad 34007 Saltwater |
| hook size(s) | 1/0-4/0 |
| thread | larva lace mono thread |
| tail | see notes |
| body | see notes |
| back | see notes |
| throat | red Near Hair |
| eyes | mylar stick ons |
| head | silicone the head to produce a steep profile on top and bottom |
notes: Sparseness is the key to tying this fly. If dressed to heavy, it will not have the proper action in the water. Tail: 200 lb mono tied in and extended behind hook on which a “Near Hair” split siliconed tail is tied in. Body: (top side) Grey Near Hair tyed in “high tie” style with alternating bands of Pearlescent Diamond hair. (bottom) White Near Hair tied in “high tie” style. Back: Green or Blue Near Hair tied in at eye and swept back over hook. On top of that, Blue or Green Diamond Hair swept back. |
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submitted by: Jeff Smith at bassman@tiac.net |
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