Description
Fly Type: This is a subsurface streamer and nymph pattern. The combination of its dark color, soft marabou tail, and distinct rubber legs makes it an excellent imitation for a variety of aquatic prey.
Best Suited For: This fly is highly effective for targeting opportunistic predators that feed on leeches, dragonflies, or small baitfish. It's a go-to pattern for trout (especially large brown trout), bass, and pike.
Best Time to Fish: This fly works well year-round. The dark color is particularly productive in murky water, during low-light conditions, and on overcast days when it creates a strong silhouette.
Water Type: A classic freshwater fly, primarily for rivers and lakes.
Best Location: The X-Fly is very effective in rivers and streams, especially in deep pools and undercuts. It's also a great choice for lakes when fished near drop-offs, weed beds, or over rocky bottoms.
Other Value: The key to this fly's success is its lifelike movement. The marabou tail and the rubber legs create a fluid, pulsating action in the water that perfectly mimics a swimming or struggling insect. The fly's buggy profile and dark color make it a universal choice for triggering a strike. Fish it with a slow, erratic retrieve to bring the fly's legs and tail to life.