Description
Fly Type: This is a subsurface streamer and attractor pattern. The name "Killer" implies its effectiveness, while the purple color is the primary feature designed to provoke an aggressive strike.
Best Suited For: An excellent fly for targeting a wide variety of predatory fish. It is a proven pattern for trout (especially large browns), steelhead, salmon, and bass.
Best Time to Fish: The Purple Killer works well year-round, but its dark color is particularly effective in murky or off-color water and during low-light conditions such as dawn, dusk, or on overcast days. Its high visibility makes it an ideal "search pattern."
Water Type: A versatile fly effective in both freshwater and saltwater.
Best Location: This fly is best fished in rivers with a good current, in deep lake pools, and in coastal areas where its dark, bold silhouette stands out.
Other Value: The key to this fly's success is its striking color and profile. The purple color is a powerful visual trigger that creates a strong silhouette and can provoke a territorial strike. The fly likely has a pulsating, lifelike movement from materials like marabou or rabbit fur. Fish it with a slow, jerky retrieve to give the fly a "breathing" action in the water.