Tying The Blanton's Whistler - Dressed Irons

Hook: Mustad C52S, #4/0 - #4
Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier Red
Tail: Bucktail, White, Pearl Flash Accent, Holographic Silver Flashabou,
Grizzly Rooster Saddle Hackle
Body: Medium Chenille, Red
Collar: Schlappen or Rooster Saddle Hackle, Red
Head/Weight: Silver Beadchain eyes, Large & 10 - 12 wraps of .030 Lead

I first tied the Blanton's Whistler (a.k.a. The Flashtail Whistler) way back in 2009 when headed to Canada for some early season Northern Pike fishing. Not only did it catch the pike I found if I got the fly down about 8 to 10 feet I was picking up four and five pound Smallmouth! It has become a staple in my box whenever I am in "big fish" waters. It is a straightforward fly to tie and I am surprised there are not more videos on it. This is the basic version I was introduced to but if you do a search on the Internet you will find other material and color combinations that I think would fish well also. I mentioned in the video an article by Don Blanton (the originator of the pattern) and I have included the link below. - Enjoy

If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below.

Don Blanton's Flashtail Whistler article - http://www.danblanton.com/spssty.html

If you would like to purchase some Blanton Whistler streamers there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/blantons-whistler/

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