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By Jeff Pierce
Materials List:
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Tying Instructions: Step 1: Place R74 in vise and wrap length of hook shank one time from eye back.
 Step 2 and 3: Add FLASHABOU MIRAGE and secure to form tail. Now, at this point you can continue wrapping the MIRAGE around the shank, securing it just behind the eye. If you don't have any MIRAGE (go out and get some as this stuff is great) you can tie in some Sparkle Braid and wrap the length of the shank, secure with thread and trim.
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 Step 4: Add eyes to hook.
 Step 5: Coat body with a thin coat of Loon Hard Head. Be sure to fill the gaps between the eyes. You will have to turn the hook in the vise (if you're using a rotary) for a short while allowing the Hard Head to evenly coat the eyes and head and to be sure it begins drying evenly.
 Step 6. After the Hard Head dries thoroughly you can form the yolk sac. To do this I use a small hot glue gun. These are available at most arts and craft stores. I use hot glue that has an orange tint to it. Carefully apply a small "glob" of glue to the belly of the fly starting just behind the eyes and extending about halfway back the tying length. Try to keep the yolk sac evenly spread out right to left, to ensure that the fly swims correctly. Immediately following the application of the hot glue, immerse the fly in a glass of cold water. This is a neat trick that was passed along to me that helps to keep the glue very clear once cool instead of taking on a milky look.
 Step 6: If you do not have a hot glue gun or just don't want to mess with it you can use Glo Bug yarn or orange Marabou among other things for substitutes. Step 7: You're finished, place it in your fly box and moisten it as soon as possible.
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Fishing Suggestions:
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When targeting the migratory trout and salmon I have had great luck swinging
this fly through the faster sections of the river. I typically fish it ¾ downstream
and let the fly swing across the run. Most of my strikes come as the fly first
begins it's swing and then again when the fly has made the turn directly below
me and is just drifting back and forth in the current. I have also done well with
this fly in the slower pools, letting the fly sink to the bottom and stripping it back
with short, 2-inch strips. This fly really sparkles and can really draw some
attention in clear to slightly stained water.
About Jeff PierceJeff Pierce, AKA Dr. Fish, is the North American Sales Coordinator for O. Mustad & Son (USA), Inc. and Partridge of Redditch. When not in the office he can be found chasing fish all over the world. Whether it's Sailfish off Borneo, Payara in Brazil or Smallmouth Bass on his home waters you can bet Jeff is no doubt casting flies at something that will bend a rod . . .
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