The Merrimack River - A portrait of a river - Global FlyFisher

Roger's Big Eyed Baitfish

Hook:	Mustad 34007 or equivalent, size 2 - 6/0
Thread:	Danville's Flat Waxed Flymaster Plus, Size A
Tail:	Six to eight saddle hackles topped with pearl Krystal Flash
Throat:	White bucktail tied in succession toward hook eye, with red rams wool at the throat
Shoulder:	Grey bucktail tied in succession toward hook eye
Eyes:	Primsatic cheek and eyes
Topping:	Herring back Krystal Flash topped with peacock herl

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