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#73-2013 - Magog Smelt Variant

Magog Smelt Bucktail Variation - Dwayne Miller Tied by: Dwayne Miller Originated by: Mr. Frier Gulline Source: Streamer Fly Tying & Fishing by...

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#73-2013 Magog Smelt Bucktail Variation - Dwayne Miller #73-2013 Magog Smelt Bucktail Variation - Dwayne Miller

Tied by: Dwayne Miller
Originated by: Mr. Frier Gulline
Source: Streamer Fly Tying & Fishing by Joseph D. Bates, Jr, - Pg 300

Hook: Partridge CS15 #4
Thread: Black 8/0
Tag: Silver oval tinsel
Tail: Red teal flank
Body: Silver embossed tinsel
Rib: Silver oval tinsel
Wing: White bucktail under yellow bucktail under black bucktail
Topping: Peacock herl
Throat: Red teal flank
Shoulder: Teal flank
Eye: Jungle cock nail
Head: Black

Notes: The Magog Smelt is one of the most popular bucktails and was developed by Mr. Frier Gulline of Fin, Fur and Feather, Ltd. The fly was initially intended to be sunk into the waters of Memphremagog Lake to pursue the land locked salmon of the region. In addition to being a successful lure for the land locked salmon, the streamer found favor with smallmouth and striped bass anglers. Dwayne's version strays from the familiar violet bucktail wing and substitutes in black and a couple other minor flourishes.

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