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/ Black / Bronze Mallard / Chenille / peacock herl / Tinsel /

Ace of Spades

 
tied by deeky
Fly Type: Streamers,
Target Species: Freshwater Bass,
Recommended Region: Central US,
Imitation: General Baitfish,
Material List: Hook: Mustad 9674, size 8
Thread: Uni Thread 8/0, Black
Tag: Oval tinsel, silver
Body: Peacock herl (original pattern is Black chenille)
Rib: Oval tinsel, silver
Throat: Guinea fowl
Wing: Black hen
Wing Roof: Bronze Mallard
Tying Instructions: Tie in tag, rib, then wrap the body. Tie in the throat. Match, strip, and tie in wing at the head. Lay it along the body and wrap back end down with rib. Wrap rib forward, splitting the wing fibers where it passes through. Cut slip of Mallard, slightly fold in half, and apply to the wing. Build a head. Whip, snip, and fish.