Hook: Eagle
Claw 254 SS or equivalent
Thread: Clear fine mono
Under Wing : Polar Bear Super Hair
Flash: Silver Flashabou
Overwing: Olive Super Hair
Eyes: Stick on or 3D size 2.0 (Your choice)
Belly trim: Silver paint or nail
polish (optional)
Head: 5 minute epoxy
Epoxy the head to the shank of the hook.
Then add the eyes and, if you wish, paint on a silver belly. Finish
up
with one more thin coat of epoxy.
This is go-to patterns for inshore
Pelagics (False Albacore and Green Bonito). These flies will usually
match the forage that these speedsters are feeding on when they start
to appear in mid-August
When fishing these patterns I like them rigged on either a floating
line or some type of sinking system too. The type of retrieve will
vary as well. Fast strips will normally get their attention but sometimes
just letting it sink through the school is what they prefer. Let the
fish tell you what they want.
When fishing for these speedsters, try not to get caught up in the
run and gun syndrome. If you watch carefully you can see a pattern
appear that tells you how their feeding. You'll catch more fish and
won't spook them into leaving.
Keep in mind that the best bite is usually
just after sun-up. So, plan to be on the water early. |