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Big Eyed Baitfish

Roger's Big Eyed Baitfish

Hook: Mustad 34007 or equivalent, size 2 - 6/0
Thread: Danville's Flat Waxed Flymaster Plus, Size A
Tail: Six to eight saddle hackles topped with pearl Krystal Flash
Throat: White bucktail tied in succession toward hook eye, with red rams wool at the throat
Shoulder: Grey bucktail tied in succession toward hook eye
Eyes: Primsatic cheek and eyes
Topping: Herring back Krystal Flash topped with peacock herl

 

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