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New Smelt flies for Rotoiti

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Category: Freshwater Fishing
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Printed Date: 31 Jan 2026 at 6:35pm


Topic: New Smelt flies for Rotoiti
Posted By: Rainbow
Subject: New Smelt flies for Rotoiti
Date Posted: 24 May 2016 at 11:57am
After studying the large smelt of this lake I realized that they have a little olive/tan component unlike the smaller smelt of Taupo which are more transparent like Whitebait.
 
Rainbow
 



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Posted By: Redfinger
Date Posted: 24 May 2016 at 12:04pm
They look the business! 
For some reason known only to the trout  I think that yellowy tinge can make a difference too.
Cant wait to get out for another crack.


Posted By: SNOWKIWI
Date Posted: 25 May 2016 at 3:02pm
Awesome looking flies mate, if they work, let us know. I haven't tried flies on Rotoiti, only trawling lures, 'cos I don't get to fish there very often. I wouldn't mind the recipe, so I can tie some!!!
Cheers, Snow 

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Posted By: Rainbow
Date Posted: 25 May 2016 at 10:01pm
SK   I use BM D10 hooks, chartreuse yarn and white/olive coloured Synthetic Living Fibre Hanks for the wing.   Obtainable from FishUSA.    Painted eyes instead of stick-on eyes.    Finish with Loon UV epoxy.    Include various flash materials along the wing to imitate the silver band along the flanks.
Cheers
Rainbow 


Posted By: SNOWKIWI
Date Posted: 28 May 2016 at 2:10am
Thanks for that!!!


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