FLY
Streamer
Faux Deceiver
Tied by Darrell Olson
Faux Deceiver recipe
| Hook | Mustad S71SZ-34007, Size 2 |
|---|---|
| Thread | 140 Denier, Chartreuse |
| Tail | 4 White Ewing Hackle Feathers |
| Tail Flash | 3 Strands of Pearl Krystal Flash & 3 Strands of Pearl Flashabou |
| Underwing | Fish Skull White Faux Bucktail |
| Wing | Fish Skull Chartreuse Faux Bucktail |
| Gills | Fluoro Fibre – Red |
| Eyes | 5mm Fish Skull Living Eyes – Fire |
About this fly
If you don’t have the Fish Skull Faux Bucktail you can substitute Real Bucktail. The Lefty's Deceiver is a popular streamer fly pattern that was created by renowned fly angler Lefty Kreh in the 1950s. It was designed primarily for targeting striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay, mimicking the appearance of smelt, a common forage fish. The Deceiver is known for its ability to swim well in the water and can be tied in various colors and sizes to match different baitfish.
What the Faux Deceiver imitates
- Streamer / baitfish
Tied for: Bass (general), Redfish
Inside the vault every material on this fly opens to its own card, and you can save the fly to your own boxes.
