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/ deer hair / Flash / Krystal Flash / marabou /

Burbler fly

 
tied by luvinbluegills
Fly Type: Deer Hair,
Target Species: Freshwater Bass,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Material List: Hook: I prefer a size 8 stinger
Thread: 3/0, color to match body
Tail: Marabou
Flash: Krystal flash to match the body
Body: Deer hair
Eyes (optional)
Tying Instructions: 1. Hook in vise
2. Tie in tail, length and color to match body
3. Tie in flash
4. Spin body
5. Trim thinking "Bowling Pin cut in half" Flat on the bottom, rounded on top, wide at head, thin at hook bend.
6. Add eyes (optional)

(When I tie them in White, I put a single eye on the bottom to look like a struggling minnow)


Presentation Tips: Fish it like a popper. I found this at Riversmallies.com, and I strongly recommend reading the post by the author:
http://www.riversmallies.com/guestart_dduffy1.html