Big Al's Marabou Smelt Fly - On The Water
Big Al’s Marabou Smelt Fly A fly that can take fish all year, especially in the winter and early spring when smelt are abundant. May 12, 2021 Fish the fly on a semi-dead drift with a little bit of drag to keep the streamer material thinned out like a real smelt. Bigger is better, right? It’s the American way – unless it means over-dressing your fly pattern. Usually, the “less is more” caveat goes out the window as soon as that big bag of fluffy material shows up on your tying bench. We’ve all been there, but here’s a better solution.
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