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Black-Nosed Dace Thunder Creek

How do you tie a Black-Nosed Dace Thunder Creek?

Black-Nosed Dace Thunder Creek is a streamer fly pattern for Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Bass. Find its 5 materials and 8 tying steps below.

Difficulty
3 of 5
Target species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Bass
Pattern designer
Keith Fulsher

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Materials

  • Streamer Hook, TMC 9394, sizes 6-10
  • Thread (140 Denier), Black
  • Deer Hair (White, Black, and Natural Brown)
  • Krystal Flash, Pearl
  • Enamel Paint, White and Black (for eyes)

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Tying instructions

  1. Tie in small bunch of white deer hair behind eye, tips forward

  2. Tie in small bunch of black deer hair on top

  3. Tie in small bunch of natural deer hair on bottom

  4. Add Krystal Flash strands

  5. Fold all hair back and secure

  6. Shape head with thread wraps

  7. Coat head with epoxy

  8. Paint eyes and gill marks