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Mullet Fly

How do you tie a Mullet Fly?

Mullet Fly is a streamer fly pattern for saltwater. Find its 7 materials and 21 tying steps below.

Difficulty
3 of 5
Target species
saltwater
Pattern designer
Rupert Harvey

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At the vise

Materials

  • Hook: Gamakatsu SL12 #4/0-#8/0
  • Thread: Danville Flat Waxed 210 White
  • Tail support: Super Hair White
  • Tail: SF Blend White, Angel Hair
  • Head: 0.5 inch pearl braid tubing, SF Blend White and Olive
  • Eyes: 8mm-12mm 3D eyes
  • Glues: Plasti-dip, gel superglue, Loon UV Thin

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Tying instructions

  1. Secure the hook in the vise.

  2. Start the thread.

  3. Tie in Super Hair White as a tail support. The support should extend beyond the hook bend.

  4. Apply Loon UV glue to the first inch of the Super Hair.

  5. Cure the glue with a UV light.

  6. Tie in SF Blend White for the tail.

  7. Add a collar of pearl shredded mylar to the tail.

  8. Tie in 0.5 inch pearl braid tubing.

  9. Add a thin layer of SF Blend White on the bottom of the braid.

  10. Add Olive SF Blend on the top half of the braid, spreading it evenly.

  11. Pull the braid over the hook eye and tie it down.

  12. Apply gel superglue to the thread wraps.

  13. Cure the glue with a UV light.

  14. Fold the braid back and tie it down.

  15. Add Olive SF Blend to the top of the head.

  16. Trim the head to shape.

  17. Whip finish and cut the thread.

  18. Brush the fly to remove loose fibers.

  19. Attach 8mm 3D eyes with gel superglue.

  20. Apply Plasti-dip to the head for a durable finish.

  21. Apply Plasti-dip to the hook shank to prevent corrosion.

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