Fly of the Week

Blueback Herring (Mega)

This pattern is tyed the same way that "Buffy" is tyed except I opted for a 6/0 Trey Combs big game hook instead of a 4/0. Also, I used 1/2 EZ body braid instead of 1/4 inch which gives this large fly a bigger profile. 5/8 3d plastic eyes were used instead of the 1/2". Give this fly a try and get ready for the "ooooohs and ahhs" from your fishing buddies....tight threads...Jeff

Blueback Herring (Mega)

THREAD: Larva Lace clear mono thread

HOOK: Trey Combs Big Game size 6/0

TAIL: sparse yak hair.

BODY: none

SPREADER: 1/2 inch EZ body braid...Corsair tubing will work also

BELLY: White yak hair

LOWER WING: White yak hair with Tiewell Polar Flash and grey ghost (neutral) crystal flash.

UPPER WING: Light blue yak hair which is topped with a dozen strands of light blue crystal flash which is topped with a pinch of lavendar fly fur which is topped with a darker blue yak hair which is topped with peacock crystal flash.

TOPPING: Peacock herl.

GILL EFFECT: Red tapered fishair...(sparse)

EYES: 5/8 inch plastic epoxied onto spreader base.

HEAD: Epoxy

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This "Fly of the Week" was tied and brought to you by
Jeff Smith
3/14/99

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