Leggy redfish crack on steroids mcfly angler saltwater fly tying. This is the redfish kwan, it is a simple fly that can be tied as big and complex as you might like. This is a variation of the traditional redfish crack fly that has been proven successful along the gulf coast. The redfish crack fly is hands down one of the most well known and used flies when fly fishing on the gulf coast for redfish and specks. I finally broke down and did an hd fly tying video on the pattern. Borskis redfish sliders are great flies for redfish and seatrout. Fly angler tries to coax a hooked bull redfish to the boat. See more ideas about saltwater flies, flying, red fish. Greg dini fly tackle and lines an 8 to 10weight fly rod with a matching reel and a weightforward, floating line like a redfish taper is the weapon of choice. The first redfish was headed away, likely having already sensed the skiff.
Nov 15, 2011 ten favorite redfish flies november 15, 2011 by john kumiski if you were dropped off anywhere in redfish range, carrying a selection of the 10 fly patterns listed below, you could catch redfish if you could locate them. So, what are we throwing today captain, redfish crack. A couple customers who had never even seen a redfish utah trout fishermen got a really good introduction to the salty side. Ive been tweaking it to suit myself for the last few months. The most attractive fishing babes are the ones with the biggest smile when they land a quality fish. Most guides say the best fly rod for redfish is a 9foot, 8 or 9weight rod paired to most any brand of saltwater reel and spooled with a warmwater, weightforward floating line. If youll use these materials and super glue the thread after each step the fly will be virtually indestructible. The most common inshore forage for the gulf fish is brown shrimp. Redfish crack is a very productive fly, no doubt about it. If youre up for the challenge of catching reds on the fly, these five tips for catching. But what about those days when the water is stained, the clouds are out, the wind is up, or the fish are in deeper water.
Redfish on the fly features interviews with dozens of top redfish guides. The dmtf is pleased to release three new videos as part of its redfish school youtube series. The fish and the fly the catch and how to tie this redfish fly. Sure, the redfish crack fly is addictive, but just watch the video. Simons island, says that while a number of different flies work for georgia redfish, his favorite is a small, allblack classic wooly bugger streamer. Redfish are the perfect species to pursue with a fly rod. Top 10 redfish flies fly fishing gink and gasoline how. So it gives you more variety if they are not on that paticular goto fly for some reason. It was a lowpercentage chance, but i tossed the fly in front of him anyway. This group of short technical webinars, covering a variety of key topics related to the redfish api, now includes minitutorials on redfishs use of odata and the common schema definition language csdl.
This fly is my go to on calm, clear water days during the winter months. Fly fishing help microskiff dedicated to the smallest of. When saltwater fly fishing redfish, this allows the fly to sink slowly and be very durable. The redfish crack is an all synthetic take on the redfish slider. At one point the son asked how many they had caught. One of the best fly selections when it comes to winter time redfish. Road to redfish fly rods for redfish fishermans post. The weight of a fly rod and its line is referring to the semistandardized system that designates sizes and suggests its intended use and target quarry. After getting plenty of requests over the past year for this fly. The redfish crack fly, or maybe youve heard of the variations redfish cracklin, redfish meth or redfish ritalin, is another fly with a proven track record.
Scott null explaining the techniques behind his version of the redfish crack during the dr. Fly fishing for redfish is a real experience to say the least. The redfish crack is a very effective pattern for many species like speckled trout, redfish, and flounder in the gulf of mexico. John kumiski has been guiding redfish fishermen for over 20 years and touches every page of this book with his wealth of knowledge and experience.
This fly can withstand a pounding and still comes up looking great. Its an ideal fly to fish over oyster beds and on ocean side flats and estuaries. Redfish on the fly won first place in the annual florida outdoor writers association excellence in craft contest. Feb 14, 2016 chasing redfish off the south texas gulf coast rick hartman, an expert fly fisherman and guide, poles a skiff in the lower laguna madre while a friend casts for redfish.
The redfish crack is an all synthetic take on the redfish slider, so its much more durable. Scott null explaining the techniques behind his version of. Aug 28, 2015 strong westerlies are reason to stay home, to be frank, if you have your heart set on fly fishing. It is a mix of a number of different patterns and works great as a shrimp, crab or even a baitfish. How to catch redfish on the fly with no visibility. Lots of movement with the craft fur tail and very light for the quiet presentation to spooky fish. Heres a short video where i sight fish a redfish in the marsh and then s. Leaders can measure 9 to 12 feet, with a 40pound butt section tapering to a 15 or 20pound tippet. While it was designed for reds, it also works well on snook and seatrout. Maybe not a great video, but definitely a great fly. But reds will usually eat pretty much anything you set in front of them when they are feeding.
Its a lot more interesting than catching multiple fish on the same ole fly that you know theyll eat. Tying saltwater flies the north american fly fishing forum. And over the last couple years ive found a fly that seems to work just about every day and i wish i would have kept count of the fish that came over the gunnel with a crack fly pinned to their lips. We have all the patterns need to land your inshore fish of a lifetime.
I got this pattern from andy packmore at fishing tackle unlimited. Nov 09, 2015 next up is a killer pattern for obvious reasons. The only redfish fly you will ever need how to tie the most versatile redfish fly on the planet duration. Sight fishing for redfish on the fly is a huge thrill. A few years ago the rage in redfish flies was redfish crack, the hardest part of which was using a magic marker. Redfish in the lagoon and indian river systems of floridas space coast have an obsession with this type of fly. Dec 21, 2015 that way, im including my fly tying into my fly fishing and constantly, tweaking them to see what will work better. Youtube captain scott null tying the redfish crack. And if you search for a video on youtube on tying a redfish crack fly well, i didnt find a good video on that fly.
I tie and use redfish crack, olive, tan, black and orange are some good colors, quite a bit here on the upper coast of texas and its a great redfish pattern, plus other fish like speckled trout and even sheepshead will go for it. The redfish meth fly flyfishing in texas texas fly. Steinhatchee redfish fly fishing florida sportsman. Tie some ep fiber to the hook for a tail, wrap some ep brush for a head, use a sharpie to bar the tail, brush out the head, done. However a variation called the cracklin has come out that i feel is much better. The candy corn crawler hd fly tying video backwater fly fishing. Jul 25, 2016 i had the most success with a single fly in port aransas, and that was a redfish crack fly i tied with a little variation that i think made the difference.
It has a large front collar that pushes water and the head to tail contrast makes it highly visible and attractive to fish. Nov 23, 2011 the crack flies accounted for around 50 reds, trout and flounder today. We took the most buggy, gnarly materials we could find, twisted them up to create a custom brush, and wrapped it on to the head of this fly. In fact, my friend paul from the youtube channel killer fuzz uses these in.
Oct 18, 2019 redfish are a fish that are tough on flies, so a redfish fly should be very durable. Fly fishing for giant redfish this salty video comes courtesy of spooled reels. Nov 12, 2016 sure, the redfish crack fly is addictive, but just watch the video. Please like, share, and subscribe if you would like to purchase this fly please go to. Ive had a bunch of requests for the recipe of the redfish crack. Typically, these redfish flies will be tied out of a synthetic material like supreme hair and will be coated with epoxy. It starts with about 40 seconds of cuteness and then gets into some sweet, slomo redfish action. Gamakatsu b10s, size 6 size a rod wrapping thread, color to match ep brush lead dumbbell eyes, 180th oz black fingernail polish craft fur, tan, cream, or sand estaz, orange or florescent orange ep streamer brush, short fibers, green or brown head cement of your choice. Lots of tying videos show you how to tie a fly but not many show show it in action. See more ideas about saltwater flies, red fish, fly tying. Sign up join the worlds fastest growing fly tying community. Apr 17, 2020 the redfish crack fly will get the job done just fine and im sure the clouser will work well also. This fly is quick and easy and it will get eaten by redfish anywhere and everywhere.
Candy corn crawler is a great choice when targeting redfish. Jun 20, 20 longtime georgia fly fishing guide larry kennedy, owner of bedford sportsman fly shop 9126385454 on st. A very small fly that seems to always do the trick when redfish get picky during the colder months. Jun 02, 2018 the candy corn crawler redfish fly is one of the best redfish flies i have on my online fly shop. Just in case you dont want to deal with the new meth version, there is the crack version in part 2 of this youtube video. Redfish crack i thought i could find a brown sharpie locally, but after searching everywhere i gave up and ordered some from amazon. Redfish crack the fluke of flies mcfly angler saltwater. The redfish meth fly and the redfish crack fly texas style. Redfish are a fish that are tough on flies, so a redfish fly should be very durable. They offer great sight fishing opportunities, they eagerly hit flies, and their powerful bodies send electric waves from tippet to reel.
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