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Blue N' Herl
Blue 'N Herl	http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f1...s/IMG_2706.jpg
Type of fly	chironomid, midge, larva, pupa, nymph, buzzer, beadhead
Originator of pattern if known	unkown
Tied and Submitted by	Pocono
Level of tying experience needed to tie this pattern	Beginner, a fairly simple pattern using basic tying skills
Materials listed in order of tie in:
Hook	Scud Tiemco 2487 size 14
Bead	RealFlyColor Bead 2.4mm Steelhead Blue
Thread	Gordon Griffith's Sheer, 14/0 olive
Tail	Two strands of Smolt Blue Krystal Flash
Tag and Rib	UTC Ultra Wire x-small, copper
Body	Krystal Flash, Light Blue
Thorax	Peacock herl
Special tying notes	Place bead on hook small hole first. Tie in tail. Tie in copper wire and take several turns for tag. Leave excess wire trailing off rear of hook. Tie in Krystal Flash strands and wrap body. Wind copper wire in open turns for rib. Add peacock and wrap 2-3 turns for thorax. Whip and tie off directly behind bead.
Target species	Trout
Fishing notes	Excellent imitation for sowbug and scuds. Great for nutirent rich tailwaters, spring creeks, ponds and lakes where sowbugs and scuds are found.