Published Dec 17. 2012 - 11 years ago
Updated or edited Nov 27. 2020

#352 - CDL Smelt

CDL Smelt - Joel Stansbury Tied by: Joel Stansbury Originated by: Joel Stansbury Hook: Partridge CS15 #4 Thread: White 8/0 Tag: Silver flat tinsel...

#352 CDL Smelt - Joel Stansbury #352 CDL Smelt - Joel Stansbury


Tied by: Joel Stansbury
Originated by: Joel Stansbury

Hook: Partridge CS15 #4
Thread: White 8/0
Tag: Silver flat tinsel
Body: Orange UNI-Stretch
Rib: Silver flat tinsel
Belly: White bucktail
Throat: White hen hackle fibers
Wing: 2 yellow hackles flanked by olive hackle flanked by Coq de Leon hackle
Shoulder: Jungle cock body feather
Eyes: Jungle cock nail
Head: Black

Notes: An impressive smelt imitation using some natural looking yellow and olive tones nestled under a badger Coq de Leon hackle. Joel's streamer is a wonderful mimic for the rainbow smelts that make up a large portion of the diets of big lake sport fish. the dark centers of the Coq de Leon hackle make a perfect lateral line for the smelt.
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Comment to #352 - CDL Smelt...

Joel, this is a magnificent tie. I love everything about it, especially the brilliant coloring. WELL DONE!!!

Comment to #352 - CDL Smelt...

I agree with kelly, Joel a very nice well proportioned fly,it looks amazing..

Comment to #352 - CDL Smelt...

This is a great fly. It almost makes me hungry!

Comment to #352 - CDL Smelt...

As always very well done...!

Comment to #352 - CDL Smelt...

Thanks everybody! I really appreciate all the kind comments.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
Cheers, Joel

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