Flash Monkey

Bass Bug

Tied By Darrell Olson

Hook: Salmon Fly Hook, Size 1/0

Thread: 210 Denier Black

Materials-

eyes: Large Silver Bead Chain

tail: Silver Flashabou (12 Strands)

underwing: Square Inch of Golden Olive Craft Fur

overwing: Square Inch of Medium Olive Craft Fur

Marker: 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.