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SHINING LIKE AN
EMERALD:
Teaching Children to Tie
Emerald Shiner Patterns
by Christian A. Shane
photos by the author
" The scales, which look higher than they are wide, are very
visible and reflect brilliant silver or brassy-gold tints, so
the fish have a 'shining' appearance. Some shiners display
darkish lines along the side and may show tints of blue or
green. " Linda Steiner, Pennsylvania Fishes, Pennsylvania Fish
and Boat Commission (2000).
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he Emerald Shiner, Notropis atherinoides,
frequents Lake Erie and many other Pennsylvania
watersheds. In Latin, the species name means
" silverside, " and this bright-silver forage fish offers
migratory predators of the lake and its tributaries a
worthwhile meal.
Many steelhead patterns resemble this baitfish, and
shiner instructions can be as easy or challenging as you
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want to share. Try some of these shiner imitations with
your tier and experiment on steelhead tributaries this fall.
Emerald Shiner (basic)
In tying with children, it's always good to start easy and
build confidence. This simple Emerald Shiner pattern
allows the tier to follow steps to create a finished product.
Start your tier off on a hook that is large enough to be
comfortable for the tier, moving to a larger #6 or even down
to the smaller #12. With a 1- to 21/2-inch range, this pattern
will mimic the sizes of Lake Erie shiners. Attach a gold 5/32inch
bead to give the fly a head-like look. Your tier will then
have two tie-in points-at the hook bend and at the hook
eye. First, tie in the Poly Flash at the tail for the body. Then,
wind your thread to the hook eye and add in the white
marabou. Do not extend the feather too far past the bend
of the hook. To simulate the lateral line of the shiner, attach
a few strands of Krystal Flash. This may blend in with the
white marabou, but it will dazzle in the water. Finally, add
in a layer of olive marabou. Give the pattern a half hitch
or whip finish, and top with some head cement. Your tier
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