Posts tagged: Striped Bass Flies

Video: Fly Tying - Crouser for Bonefish & Permit

Video: Fly Tying - Crouser for Bonefish & Permit

By now you have likely seen or heard about the Original Crouser fly that Joe Webster ties here at All Points. As this is a pattern that is most commonly fished along the bottom to imitate crab, shrimp, flounder, etc. here in Maine for striped bass, it quickly was morphed into a (smaller) version for bonefish & permit. Its productivity in tropical flats world was quick and we started to receive messages and photos from customers who had brought some great bonefish & permit to hand with the Crouser. Although the original color of olive/light olive worked well, variations of tan/sand, pink, or rootbeer (for redfish!) seemed to really gain popularity. 

Crouser Fly Pattern for Bonefish Permit

In the following video, Joe demonstrates his Crouser pattern in a smaller bonefish & permit variation. You can also watch the video of the Original Crouser HERE

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Fly Focus Friday: Half & Half

Fly Focus Friday: Half & Half

A simple combination of a clouser and a Lefty's Deceiver, the Half & Half has become one of the most popular saltwater patterns. It has successfully targeted many species from striped bass to tarpon. The hackle gives this fly pattern a longer and larger profile than a traditional clouser normally would. Plus, with the addition of the dumbbell eyes you get the alluring jigging movement of a clouser fly. 

We tie the Half & Half in a similar way that we do our clousers. There is no material that is tied along the underside of the hook/shank and rather it's covered with Veevus Mini Flat Braid and Solarez UV resin. 

Half and Half Fly Fishing Pattern

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Video: Fly Tying - Sand Eel Flat Wing

Video: Fly Tying - Sand Eel Flat Wing

Flat wing style flies are renowned for their great movement and castability. These flies are a modern twist on a classic style featuring an almost indestructible UV resin head and body as well as a keel weight to ensure these flies will ride correctly under even the heaviest current. Additional steps are taken in the tying process to prevent the feathers and bucktail from fouling which can be an issue with this style of fly.

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Fly Focus Friday: Flat Wing Deceiver

Fly Focus Friday: Flat Wing Deceiver

Flat wing style flies have long been a fan favorite of striped bass fly anglers along the east coast. Renowned for their movement and castability flatwing flies are tied in many different styles and sizes. These flatwings are a more modern take on the concept featuring a built UV resin head with holographic eyes, and a keel weight to ensure that the fly will ride correctly even under heavy current. This pattern is about 7" long and can make a great small mackerel, or large sand eel pattern. In general this pattern is a great imitation for any long slim profiled baitfish. 

Flat Wing Deceiver Striped Bass Fly

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