This is a big, juicy Bucktail style fly tied on a Tube – a fly intended to stimulate a juicy Herring and induce a savage grab from a Coho in the 15 to 20 pound class. Ha ha. We can all dream, right?
This Tube Bucktail incorporates natural colors with modest flash In contrast to some of the shockingly hot PINK Bucktails that we Salmon Bucktailers often fish in saltwater. The fly catches silvers and Albacore, so you can feel utmost confidence when you tie it on and hang it in your prop-wash.
Jay Nicholas
Coho Herring Bucktail Tube Fly
Overall Length = 4” – 5”
Tube: Pro Sportfisher Nano Tube Clear
Hook Guide: Pro Sportfisher XL Clear
Hook: #2/0 Gamakatsu SL 12 Big Game
Thread: Fine mono
Body: Pearl Diamond Flat Braid
Lateral Line: Lateral Flash
Under Wing Flash: Cascade Crest Light Blue Pearlescent Mylar Tubing unraveled
Under Wing: Fishient Flash N Slinky – White
Mid Wing: Steve Farrar’s Blend Dark Green
Upper Wing: Steve Farrar’s Blend Herring Back
Topping: Peacock Krystal Flash
Throat: Fishient Gliss N Glow Pink
Eyes: 5/16 Adhesive Holographic Eyes Super Pearl
Cure Goo: Hydro and Tack Free
