Description
The Forsida is a type of streamer or baitfish imitation pattern, designed to be fished subsurface. Its purpose is to imitate a small baitfish, such as a minnow, or a sand eel. The fly's key features are its long, slim profile and a pulsating tail, which creates a very lifelike and appealing action in the water.
Best Suited For:
This is an excellent multi-species fly that is particularly effective for trout (especially larger brown trout), bass, and pike. The fly's larger profile and aggressive color scheme make it a fantastic choice for targeting larger, more predatory fish.
Fly Type: This is a subsurface streamer and a baitfish imitation. It is designed to mimic a small fish that is common prey for many predatory fish. It has a white base with clear, black stripes on its back.
Best Suited For: This fly is excellent for a variety of predatory fish in both salt and freshwater. It is especially effective for sea trout, pike, perch, and other fish that hunt for baitfish along the coast.
Best Time to Fish: This fly is effective year-round. The combination of white and blue is a universal imitation that works in a variety of water conditions and light levels.
Water Type: A versatile fly that can be used in both saltwater and freshwater.
Best Location: The Foreside White is best suited for rivers, lakes, and along coastal beaches where predatory fish are hunting.
Other Value: The key to this fly's success is the horizontal stripes create a strong silhouette in the water. It is best fished with a fast, erratic retrieve to mimic a fleeing baitfish.