White Deceiver Baitfish Saltwater Hook : 1/0. Thread : White flatwaxed nylon. Head : White thread. Wing : 6 to 12 white saddle hackles wit a few strands of silver flashabou/crystal flash each side. Body : Pearlescent mylar. Collar : White bucktail.
Tying Instructions 1) Attach thread. Select 3 or 4 left bend and right bend white saddle hackles and attach to either side at hook bend (note: hackles can be tied to splay outwards giving a seductive kick). 2) Attach pearlescent mylar and wind forward leaving room for collar. 3) Attach a couple of strands of silver flashabou to each side and tie in a little pearl crystal flash if desired. 4) The collar is formed in 3 steps. Place a small clump of white bucktail on the far side, length extending beyond hook and tie in. Next place an equal size clump on the near side. Finally, tie in a clump on top to fill out the collar. (note: collar can be tied very full to make the fly ride high or alternatively tied sleek enabling the fly to dive deep. 5) Wrap a nice tapered head, whip finish and cement.
Fly Notes The white deceiver depicted here is the original fly developed by Lefty Krey back in the late Fifty's.
Fishing Notes I normally use a clear intermediate sinking line with an appropriate leader to match the fish I'm chasing. Retrieves would be dependent on the baitfish we're trying to imitate. Used in all parts of the globe to catch a wide variety of species.
Location Notes Anywhere there are baitfish is the place to use a Deceiver. It's my favourite pattern for chasing Australian Salmon off the rocks and wandering along beaches looking for gutters.
Prey Notes General baitfish pattern tied using various colours /sizes to match local bait.
Tier Kevin McDonald

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