Description
The Magnus is a very popular and modern fly pattern, especially in Scandinavian fly fishing. It's known as a highly effective attractor-style streamer.
Fly Type: This is a subsurface streamer and attractor pattern. Its main purpose is to provoke an aggressive strike rather than to perfectly imitate a specific food source.
Best Suited For: An excellent fly for targeting a wide range of coastal and saltwater predators. It's a go-to pattern for sea trout, striped bass, and cod.
Best Time to Fish: This fly is effective year-round, but it's particularly productive in murky or off-color water and during low-light conditions like dawn, dusk, or on overcast days. Its distinct profile and often flashy colors are designed to be highly visible and provocative.
Water Type: A classic saltwater fly, especially for coastal areas and brackish water.
Best Location: The Magnus is most effective when fished in shallow coastal bays, over sandy flats, and in eelgrass beds where predatory fish are on the hunt. It's often weighted to be fished on or near the bottom.
Other Value: The key to this fly's success is its combination of a jigging action and a strong visual appeal. The fly is often tied on a jig hook or with a bead head, which gives it a unique jigging, up-and-down motion when retrieved. It's typically tied with flashy, synthetic materials that create a pulsating, life-like movement in the water. Fish it with a slow, jerky retrieve to maximize its action.