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Christmas Tree
By Carlo Ng
Christmas Tree is a streamer fly that Pacific Northwest anglers commonly use for fall salmon species, including coho and chum salmon. Its simplicity makes it less intimidating for entry-level fly tiers who wish to practice their tying skills and still catch fish. A floating line is often sufficient enough for this bead-headed fly to reach the strike zone when fishing in runs where moderate flow exists. |
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| Hook |
#10-6 Wet fly streamer for example Tiemco 200R, 3761, 3769, 5262 |
| Bead |
1/8-5/32, depending on size of hook |
| Thread |
6/0 Uni-thread, your choice of colour, my favourite is flame orange |
| Wing |
Flashabou, favourite colours are a mixture of blue, green, silver |
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| Step one |
Start with a short base of thread behind the bead. |
| Step two |
Cut a bunch of flashabou aruond 2-3 inches long. |
| Step three |
Position it on the shank so that 1/2 of the length is behind the bead. |
| Step four |
Secure it to the hook shank with a few wraps of the thread. |
| Step five |
Fold the flashabou back and wind the thread onto the folded flashabou. |
| Step six |
Use another bundle of flashabou and repeat step 2 to 5. |
| Step seven |
Build up enough thread for a head to prevent the bead from sliding back |
| Step eight |
Whip finish and place a drop of head cement on the head. |
| Step nine |
Trim off the excess tail. |
| Step ten |
Don't forget to pinch your barb and conserve your catch! |
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