Pink Thing Baitfish Saltwater Hook : Mustad 34007 No.4 to 6/0. Thread : Pink. Eyes : Large bead chain or lead dumbells. Head : Build up with thread. Tail : 6 white & 2 grizzle saddle hackles tied in each side. Wings : White bucktail. Hackle : Hot pink saddle hackle (fluffy butt section).
Tying Instructions 1) Lay a base of waxed thread. 2) Tie in 3 matched white saddle hackles on each side of hook. 3) Follow with 2 grizzly saddle hackles each side. 4) Tie in a dozen odd strands of crystal flash (or similar material) each side. 5) Tie off and glue. 6) Tie in white bucktail to form an sparse overwing. 7) I tie in bead-chain or dumb-bell eyes before I wind the pink saddle hackle. 8) Wind 3 turns of pink saddle hackle to form a collar behind the eyes. 9) Whip finish and glue.
Fly Notes
Fishing Notes I tend to use about 2m of straight 10kg line for a leader with a 30cm tippet of heavier line. Primarily Barramundi are targeted with this fly but given the range of habitats you might find yourself fishing in, you could end up connected to almost any tropical game fish.
Location Notes As you will probably be targeting Barramundi, fishing the colour change around creeks and run-off is probably the most productive method. Casting to snags and rock bars will also score fish. I favour the last of the outgoing tide for fishing in the harbour and tidal areas. Late afternoon around snags and lily beds is best for freshwater holes.
Prey Notes The pink thing combines the profile of a baitfish with the attractor qualities of the hot pink collar.
Tier Danny Raven

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