White Polarfibre Baitfish Saltwater Hook : Gamakatsu SL12S Size 1 - 1/0. Thread : White Flat Wax Nylon. Eyes : 4mm stick on eyes. Body : White Polarfibre. Flash : Pink flashabu accent flash. Epoxy : Pacer Z-Poxy 5-minute epoxy.
Tying Instructions 1. Tie a layer of flat wax down on hook to the bend. 2. Tie down small amount of 4-5 cm lengths of polarfibre on the top of the hook near the bend. Use the polarfibre sparingly, the fly is almost translucent in the water. Tease out the short lengths before tying in even lengths. Use only a few wrap of nylon, the epoxy will hold the polarfibre to the hook. 3. Repeat Step 2 moving toward the eye of the hook until half way up the shank. 4. Tie in a 6-8 strands of flash for the lateral line. 5. Repeat Step 2 until up to the eye of the hook. 6. Whip finish. 7. Apply 1 thin coat of epoxy to head of the fly and let dry. 8. Stick on eyes. 9. Apply another coat of epoxy over eyes.
Fly Notes Developed by Paul van Reenen (www.successfies.com)
Fishing Notes Fish fly on a leader of 2 - 3 meters. Use a clear intermediate or deep sinking flyline. Target species include any pelagics that feed on small baitfish, Mackeral, Tuna.
Location Notes Spot birds working. Slowly motor upwind of the school. Drift quietly down on to the school. Cast ahead of the school. Let the fly sink a bit. Strip the fly fast.
Prey Notes Small silver baitfish.
Tier Wesley Pang

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