Description: The Variant Flatwing was created to mimic the eastern Sand Eel. Sand Eels are a staple in the diet of many NE game fish; Stripers, Bluefish, False Albacore, etc.. They range in size 1/0 - 2/0; the 1/0 averaging 6" in length and the 2/0 fly averages 10" in length. Top quality materials are used, including Whiting Flatwing saddles, grade A Jungle Cock, and Gamu hooks. If you're seriously fishing NE Salt, your box is not complete without at least a couple of these very productive and popular flies in it!
What it imitates: Sand Eel
When to fish it: Early June - Late November
Where to fish it: Main to Virginia
How to fish it: Fish the Variant on a dead drift, either on the swing or the retrieve (vary the speed on the retrieve).
Approximate time to complete this order: 1 day
MINIMUM ORDER FOR THIS FLY IS 1 UNIT - 1 UNIT CONSISTS OF A SINGLE FLY
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