Anytime Smelt Streamer Freshwater Hook : 4 - 8 long shank lure. Thread : Black. Eyes : None. Head : Black thread. Body : White antron. Tail : Black squirrel. Rib : Silver tinsel. Wings : Olive pukeko feathers 3. Hackle : Olive cock.
Tying Instructions 1. Tie thread halfway down the shank. 2. Tie the body material in at the bend the bend. 3. Tie in the Tinsel 4. Tie in a slim longish tail of black squirrel tail fibres 5. Wind body. Trim tie off. 6. Rib with tinsel. Trim tie off. 7. Select 3 Pukeko feathers and remove excess fibres. Feathers should reach past the bend, but not past the end of the tail. 8. Lay the feathers one on top of each other to form a "Superman Cape" . Tie in on top of the fly. 9. Tie in a large Cock Hackle. Wind a typical wet hackle. 10. Whip finish and varnish head.
Fly Notes This fly is nothing but a rip-off variation of the New Zealand Scotch Poacher/Craig's night time patterns. I put this fly together looking for a fly that I could use in both low and bright light conditions when chasing smelt on the Western Lakes in Victoria. Under low light conditions the fly's profile will show up well against the sky, and produces a good wake in the water. Under bright light conditions the fly will not be so obvious due to the slim body and colours used. This fly has also produced for me on the Tongarirro in NZ in bright clear conditions, swung deep.
Fishing Notes Fishes best with long slow strips. If tied on a big hook, don't forget to strike hard enough to bury the barb. Targeted species, Trout both Brown and Rainbows.
Location Notes Lakes, River Mouth, Back Waters especially at dusk, night or early morning.
Prey Notes Smelt.
Tier Ian Mitchell

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