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Jim Warner - Winnipesaukee Smelt

By Mike Martinek  
WINNIPESAUKEE SMELT
Tied By Chris DelPlato
Originated By Jim Warner
BODY FLAT SILVER TINSEL
UNDERWING A FEW STRANDS OF WHITE BUCKTAIL, WITH FOUR PEACOCK HERL OVER THIS AND A BUNCH OF ORCHID PURPLE BUCKTAIL OVER THE HERLS.
WING TWO WISPY MARABOU PLUME TIPS TOPPED WITH ONE OR TWO SILVER PHEASANT CRESTS AS LONG AS THE WING
BELLY (OPTIONAL) A FEW STRANDS OF WHITE BUCKTAIL
EYES PAINT OR STICK ON
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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