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/ Bucktail / floss / Grizzly / Ostrich / Peacock Sword / Red / Schlappen / Tinsel /

McKay Hooker

 
tied by Duane Vigue
Fly Type: Streamers,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Imitation: General Baitfish,
Material List: Hook: Martinek 8X #1 (any long shank streamer hook)
Tag: Flatt embossed Silver Tinsel
Tail: Red Schlappen
Body: rear 1/2 is red floss, front half flat embossed Silver Tinsel
Rib: Large oval Silver Tinsel
Belly: 4-6 tan ostrich swords then bucktail in the same color
Throat: thick, red schlappen
Wing: 2 grizzly Hackles flanked by silver doctor blue Hackle
Topping: 4-8 peacock swords
Cheek: Jungle Cock
Head: Red lacquer

Tying Instructions: straight forward
Presentation Tips: A great smelt/parr pattern for turbulent waters, especially near dams.