Description
Fly Type: This is a subsurface streamer and baitfish imitation. The fly is designed to mimic a herring, a key forage fish for many coastal predators.
Best Suited For: An excellent fly for targeting a wide range of predatory fish that feed on herring. It's a go-to pattern for sea trout, striped bass, cod, and mackerel.
Best Time to Fish: This fly works well year-round, but it's particularly effective when herring are present and actively being hunted.
Water Type: A classic saltwater fly, especially for coastal areas and open water.
Best Location: The Herring fly is most effective when fished in shallow coastal bays, over sandy flats, and in areas with strong currents where herring schools are often found.
Other Value: The key to this fly's success is its realistic body shape and action. The fly is tied with a long, slender profile to perfectly mimic a herring. Fish it with a quick, erratic retrieve to imitate a fleeing baitfish, which will often trigger a strong, aggressive strike.