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Blue and Peacock Stinger
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A great sea-trout night fly fished on a sinking line when things go quiet. It is also good in daytime in coloured water; don’t be surprised if a salmon grabs it!
Material list for the Blue and Peacock Stinger
Treble: Size 12-14 Hook: Size 2-6 longshank
Connection: 30lb black Amnesia nylon
Treble body: Silver holographic tinsel
Thread: Fire orange Uni 6/0
Main body: Black floss
Rib: Silver holographic tinsel large, then superglue over
Wing: Peacock herl (the finer feathers towards the top of the eye)
Overwing: Blue Krinkle Mirror Flash
Head hackle: Royal blue schlappen
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