This is a fly that has been producing very nicely for me. The reason I came up with this particular combination of materials is that I needed a fly that held up to Spanish mackerel and bluefish. It does! It also appeals to spotted seatrout, pompano, ladyfish, jack crevalle and other species. The fly is simple enough to tie.
Gibby’s Big Eye Baitfish
Hook: No. 1 Mustad 34007
Thread: Fine mono
Wing: White Fish Hair with chartreuse Super Hair over it
Eyes: Large Orvis Crystal Dumbbell Eyes
Body: 1/8-inch silver Flexicord coated with Devon 2-Ton Epoxy
Typing steps:
Do the body first and coat with epoxy. Allow to dry.
Attach thread about 1/8 inch behind hook eye and add eyes. Tie on Fish Hair and then top with Super Hair.
Whip finish and then epoxy the head.
