FLY
Bait Fish, Streamer
Charlie Craven's Baby Gonga
Tied by Joe Glessner
Charlie Craven's Baby Gonga recipe
| Hook | Tiemco 5262, size 8 (x 2) |
|---|---|
| Thread | 3/0 Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread, Tan |
| Tail | Yellow over Tan Marabou |
| Body Hackle | Pale Ginger Hen Saddle Feather, sized large |
| Body | Hareline Light Yellow Ice Dub |
| Articulation | 30# Test Spyderwire Stealth Braid |
| Bead | 6/0 Gold Glass Bead (x 2) |
| Eyes | Hareline Double Pupil Lead Eyes, Yellow, small |
| Legs | Gold/Black Chrome Sili Legs (3 full strands) |
| Head/Collar | Polar Fiber, shrimp (see video for preparation) |
About this fly
All credit goes to Charlie Craven on this one! This was my first go at tying this pattern, and I'm really happy with the way it turned out. I used some generic peacock rubber legs on this one that I had laying around, and I substituted cream color Semperfli Super Select Craft Fur for the Polar Fiber that Charlie uses for this color Baby Gonga. The hen saddle feathers need to be wide enough to bridge the gap between the two hooks and cover the articulation. Watch the video several times before tying and you'll have a much easier go of it.
What the Charlie Craven's Baby Gonga imitates
- Streamer / baitfish (adult)
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