Inspiration for this pattern comes from looking at some great Finnish fly-tiers and their typical flies for brown trout in rivers. They use classic-looking feather wing streamers with great success. So this is a pattern that will work really good in both river and coastal fishing. This version is tied for the coast with an Eelpout in mind. The unique pattern on CDL feathers gives a very similar look to the typical eelpout pattern.
Materials used:
- Hook: Ahrex NS122 Light Stinger #4
- Glue: Gulff Minuteman, Gulff UV resin – flexman
- Thread: UTC-thread 140 – White
- Tail: Bucktail – Cream
- Body: Predator dub – Tan
- Rib: Flat mylar tinsel – small
- Wing: Whiting – Coq de leon rooster cape – Medium pardo
- Head: Predator dubbing – Tan, Dirty NB mixed with JK craw
- Eyes: Fish Skull – Living eyes – Wind