Flash Monkey
Bass Bug
Tied By Darrell Olson
Hook: Salmon Fly Hook, Size 1/0
Thread: 210 Denier Black
Body Parts: eyes, tail, underwing, overwing, Marker
Materials: Large Silver Bead Chain, Silver Flashabou (12 Strands), Square Inch of Golden Olive Craft Fur, Square Inch of Medium Olive Craft Fur, Use a Black Marker to put bars on the fly
Notes:
When water temperatures climb and bass start intercepting dredgers before they reach bottom, it’s time to switch to a more aggressive approach. Enter the Flash Monkey, the latest fly from Russ Maddin, inventor of the Circus Peanut. On most flies, flash plays the role of accessory. But in the Flash Monkey, it’s the main event; all the other materials serve to frame and support the flash. Fish it with an intermediate line for shallow rivers and a sinking line for big rivers and lakes. The Flash Monkey’s profile and undulating materials make this a great swing fly.