Use durable synthetic materials that survive predator teeth
Use durable synthetic materials that survive predator teeth
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Pike; Musky
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Use durable synthetic materials that survive predator teeth
How to do it: Build predator flies with synthetics that resist tearing and wrapping by teeth
Mistake it fixes: Using materials that do not survive predators
Why it works: Predator teeth shred natural materials quickly, leaving a fly that no longer swims correctly. Durable synthetics keep the fly fishing after strikes.
When it matters most: Predator fishing