Recreate fly patterns at home! Materials used in making this fly have been included below. Always keep in mind your local fly-fishing store will most likely have the materials referenced, and typically for less. Materials can also be found at Amazon or any other major on-line resource.
Fly-Tying Materials
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[list_item]Mustad C70SD Hook (#1/0)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC Thread 210, Red[/list_item]
[list_item]Bucktail, Black[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, Gold[/list_item]
[list_item]Saddle Hackle, Black[/list_item]
[list_item]Saddle Hackle, Purple[/list_item]
[list_item]Flymen Fish-Skull Living Eyes, 5/16″, Ice[/list_item]
[list_item]E-Z Body, Medium, Black/ Pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Loon UV Knot Sense[/list_item]
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Design Inspiration & Detail
John Roetman is a well known fly-tying and fly-fishing authority in South Florida, now spending a majority of his time fishing the Treasure Coast. John will frequent various fly-fishing expos throughout the year, demonstrating his tying talent and offering a look at his latest designs/ creations.
John recommends using this color in limited-light environments or when fishing murky water. Here’s a look at a John’s variation of Gartside’s Fish Head in White. Both Fish Head variations John sells for $3.50. For further info on John and a look at more of his fly patterns, see Flies by John Roetman.
Target Species
This particular fly was designed to attract Snook – Jacks, Blues, Ladyfish, Albacore, Snapper and many other species will also take the fly.