That’s really similar to what I use:Low/clear fly for clear water and saltwater staging 'hos. Usually on sz12/sz14, but I ran out this year and had to use 10s...might be too big.
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That’s really similar to what I use:Low/clear fly for clear water and saltwater staging 'hos. Usually on sz12/sz14, but I ran out this year and had to use 10s...might be too big.
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I tie up wooly buggers on the exact same hook for coho. Not so overly large that it will destroy a SRC that takes a swipe at it, and strong enough to hold onto a salmon or steelhead. Fish with confidence!I tied this yesterday and thought it seemed too small, more like a trout fly. Maybe not. View attachment 32660
The tail is a nice touch, I’ll have to try that.View attachment 32933
I stocked a couple of these last night. Marabou tail for movement, with the brown/orange part from an orange bucktail underneath to reduce fouling.
A pink woolly bugger, huh? Just checking.If I’m targeting coho I like a pink or black wooly bugger with a pink tungsten bead, but instead of hackle and chenille/dubbing body, I twist on some polar chenille and finish it with schlappen. Ends up really sparse and sheds water and has some twinkle to it. Polar chenille also can take a beating so it holds up if you are doing a lot of heavy lifting.
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RIP Hula Wrap. Pretty sure I got it from a clearance bin at Outdoor Emporium a long time ago. It has been on many flies catching many pink salmon. Mental note to get some black and some pink polar chenille because I’m quite sure Hula Wrap is no longer made. View attachment 33188
I still have a decent selection of Hula Wrap...found it to be useful stuff and bought a bunch one day on a lark.Used to us that as well.
Polar Chenille, Polar Reflector Flash or Senyo Aqua Veil would all be decent substitutes.
SF
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RIP Hula Wrap. Pretty sure I got it from a clearance bin at Outdoor Emporium a long time ago. It has been on many flies catching many pink salmon. Mental note to get some black and some pink polar chenille because I’m quite sure Hula Wrap is no longer made. View attachment 33188
How are these fished? Sorry if stupid question. Any action or just let them drift on their own?Low/clear fly for clear water and saltwater staging 'hos. Usually on sz12/sz14, but I ran out this year and had to use 10s...might be too big.
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Not trying to answer for g smolt but I find in general salmon like action with few exceptionsHow are these fished? Sorry if stupid question. Any action or just let them drift on their own?
I fish these under a tiny bobber. They're meant for those bluebird low water days when the fish spook from a "regular-sized" fly hitting the water. They work better lower in the river and earlier in the run, and on staging fish.How are these fished? Sorry if stupid question. Any action or just let them drift on their own?