Smith's Steelhead Streamer SBS

Fly Patterns
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Another Brooks Blonde variation from Michigan tyer Dick Smith. As with his other streamer, he preferred to tie them unweighted.

hook - Dai Riki 700 #4
thread - UTC 140 black
tail - bucktail white
body - Plastic Canvas yarn silver
throat - Flashabou silver
wing - squirrel tail

Part 1

mash barb, start thread, wrap to bend

even tips on a clump of bucktail, measure (hook length), tie in/trim

tie in yarn, wrap body, tie off/trim

tie in Flashabou on underside, fold back, cover with thread, trim (tips to bend)

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Part 2

even tips on a clump of squirrel tail, measure (shank length), tie in (dosing with Sally keeps things in place)

whip finish, SHHAN (2 coats)

Regards,
Scott

3

Will tie a few up for crappie.

Rick

4

Pretty, fairly simple, the kind of ties that I like. Nicely done.