There are plenty of imitations of this fly on the market, but few come close to the effectiveness of Mikkleson’s original.
properly it is well balanced, foul resis- tant and extremely durable. The fly can also handle toothy critters like bluefish and Spanish mackerel.
Glen Mikkleson’s Epoxy Baitfish
series is representative of a tying style that is a standard bearer for epoxy flies. There are plenty of imitations of this fly on the market, but few come close to the effectiveness of Mikkleson’s origi- nal. The fly’s design suggests small to medium baitfish such as sand eels, sil- versides, bay anchovies and various forms of white baits. A red and black version is very productive once the sun goes down, although the pattern can be tied in numerous color combinations and is a productive fly for most coastal game fish species.
In the Northeast, the fly is a proven favorite for striped bass, bluefish, boni- to, false albacore, skipjack and small bluefish tuna. In the southeast and Gulf Coast regions, snook, redfish and trout eat the fly well, as do all species of small tunas and mackerel. The fly has also been embraced by fly anglers on the West Coast for their array of inshore species.
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NUMBER 4: THE CREASE FLY
The world-renowned Crease Fly was born on Long Island and springs from the creative genius of Captain Joe Blados. Most “new” flies are typically designs that represent variations of existing and proven patterns, but every once in a long while we witness true
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