FLY
Bass Bug
Flash Monkey
Tied by Darrell Olson
Flash Monkey recipe
| Hook | Salmon Fly Hook, Size 1/0 |
|---|---|
| Thread | 210 Denier Black |
| 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 |
About this fly
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.
What the Flash Monkey imitates
- Streamer / baitfish
Tied for: Bass (general)
Inside the vault every material on this fly opens to its own card, and you can save the fly to your own boxes.
