You've sure been productive on the vice. Way to go! I like this pattern. Although I've never tried one, I've heard smallmouth will often pick off dead drifting minnows and slightly wounded ones on or near the surface. This pattern seems just the ticket. Definitely on my must tie list . Cheers Martyn and doesn't seem a particularly daunting tie to boot.
charles mc farlane it's easy to tie and works well. Seabass eat it too. I know what you mean about the smallmouth, most of the ones I catch on top are on dead drifted flies. All the best
A good job!!
Thanks!
Creative pattern. It looks like the head shape could be varied to create a popper, slider, or diver. I gotta give it a try.
Another great but simple pattern. Thanks Marytn.
Thanks Mike, glad you liked the video.
Tight lines
Martyn
This would be really effective at night in all black on a slow side to side retrieve.
what size Foam Bug Bodies are you using?
Size 4 on a 2/0 hook
Size 8 on a 1/0 hook
Size 10 on a 1 hook
Size 12 on a 2 hook
You've sure been productive on the vice. Way to go! I like this pattern. Although I've never tried one, I've heard smallmouth will often pick off dead drifting minnows and slightly wounded ones on or near the surface. This pattern seems just the ticket. Definitely on my must tie list . Cheers Martyn and doesn't seem a particularly daunting tie to boot.
charles mc farlane it's easy to tie and works well. Seabass eat it too.
I know what you mean about the smallmouth, most of the ones I catch on top are on dead drifted flies. All the best
Good fly to fish on a intermediate or sinktip line also.
Gary Troutman Yeah, it works great fished like a booby too. Have a great new year
how does it moves in the water? does it works like a popper or is it more like "walk the dog" action?
Leonardo Acha it's more like a slider, not so much disturbance as a popper it's good to twitch it in a single spot