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Tying the Jersey Herd

The Jersey Herd is another of Tom Iven's patterns that has stood the test of time.  Great for reservoir trout, but also perch, bass and sunfish, anything that eats a small minnow  really. To support my channel and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers

Materials list
Hook: Kamazan B175 8-14 (original pattern was bigger on a long shanked hook)
Thread: Uni 8/0 black
Tail: Peacock herl
Rib: Gold wire
Body: Gold  or copper tinsel (or braid)
Back: Peacock herl
Hackle: Orange cock hackle
Head: Peacock herl

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