United Fly Tyers of Rhode Island, Inc.
Polar Bait Fish
Tied by John McCall
Hook: Eagle Claw 254, #1
Thread: Clear mono
Belly: White Polar Fiber
Back: Chartreuse Polar Fiber
Flash: Flashabou (silver or pearl)
Eyes: 3D prism
Gills: (optional) Red Crystal Flash
Head: Softex
Note: A black marker can be used to add barring on flies back.
Polar Fiber, while similar to craft fur, is a material with a more subtle life like action. This fly uses the HI-Tie style. It can be used to imitate many small bait fish key foods for stripers albies, bonitos and small blue fin.
