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Martin - martin@globalflyfisher.com

Lightsaber

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The Lightsaber is a very effective fly for pollock, cod, coalfish and other cold saltwater species. Try it in various colours and sizes for different locations. To support my channel and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers

Materials list
Hook: Gamakatsu Sp11 3L-3H size 1-3/0
Head: Pop's tungsten jiggy head or tungsten cone/lead wire insert
Thread: UTC 210. Black, purple, chartreuse and white are all good options
Tail: Silver scales buck fibe. Orange, black, purple, yellow, white and chartreuse https://www.silverscalesflytying.co.uk/product/buckfibre/
Flash: Any, Flashabou or crystal flash are ideal
Body: Opal mirage tinsel
Rib: Large D rib/vinyl rib clear or to contrast with thread
Coating: Thin UV resin

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