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Martin's Mundane Sand Eel

Martin Joergensen
Cold saltwater fly
Very easy
  1. Start the thread behind the hook eye

  2. Tie in 2-3 hackle feathers flat on top of the hook. Keep a bit of the fluffy part in front

  3. Tie in a flash straw on each side of the fly

  4. Finish off with 2-4 peacock herl on top of the wing

  5. Form a small head, whip finish and varnish
Hook Kamasan B175 Size 6
Thread Black 6/0
Wing Narrow hackle feathers, grey, tan, grizzly or what you have
Flash Smooth, straight pearl flash
Topping Peacock herl

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