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Jim Warner - Winnipesaukee Smelt
By Mike Martinek
WINNIPESAUKEE SMELT
Tied By
Chris DelPlato
Originated By Jim Warner
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BODY |
FLAT SILVER TINSEL |
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UNDERWING |
A FEW STRANDS OF WHITE BUCKTAIL,
WITH FOUR PEACOCK HERL OVER THIS AND A BUNCH OF ORCHID PURPLE
BUCKTAIL OVER THE HERLS. |
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WING |
TWO WISPY MARABOU PLUME TIPS TOPPED
WITH ONE OR TWO SILVER PHEASANT CRESTS AS LONG AS THE WING |
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BELLY (OPTIONAL) |
A FEW STRANDS OF WHITE BUCKTAIL |
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EYES |
PAINT OR STICK ON |
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COMMENTS |
TIED IN 1957 WITHOUT ANY OUTSIDE
INFLUENCE; A SLIM, DEADLY BAITFISH FLY USED ALL OVER NEW ENGLAND.
THIS FLY HAS SOME SLIGHT VARIATIONS, BUT ITS BASIC COLOR AND
DESIGN ARE CONSISTANT. |
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