BACKWATER HAWGS - FLY RECIPES
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| CLOUSER MINNOW
Fly fishing in the surf can be very
productive method of catching fish and choosing the right fly is not
very complicated . A light colored bead-eyed clouser (deep clouser)
is an easy to tie and effective fly for the surf. The ease of
tying makes it great for beginners. As toothy critters in the surf
often make off with your flies, tie a number of these before you venture
into the water. Colors can vary, but light colors often produce
the best. Be sure to use a good hook.
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Who
says you can only catch trout on a fly rod? This nice catfish was caught
on a seaducer in the Blanco River. M
Sharp |
This is a highly
effective fly for a variety of species in both fresh and salt water and very
easy to tie. My favorite color is chartreuse/white but red/white is a
close second.
Hook-O'shawnessy saltwater (size 2 used here)
Thread- 6/0
white
Eyes-weighted
hourglass eyes
Wing-
bucktail with crystal flash
Beard-
bucktail with crystal flash
1. Secure eyes with a figure eight pattern until tightly secured to hook.
2.
Tie in crystal flash and bucktail on top of hook in front of hourglass eyes.
Also make several wraps behind eyes securing the wing to hook shank.
3.
Turn hook upside down in vise and tie bucktail and crystal flash to the
underside forming beard.
4. Whip-finish,
head cement, and go fishing!
