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[Video] Beach Comber by Rich Strolis

Ken Sperry

Posted by Ken Sperry

March 7, 2011

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A really simple streamer pattern by Rich Strolis designed primarily to represent sand eels, but could easily be altered for bay anchovies or any smaller salt water or even freshwater baitfish. Fish Skull weighted heads are used in making this particular fly and add a pretty cool effect.

Beach Comber Material List

Hook: Gamakatsu SC15, 2 to 1/0
Thread: Ultra Thread 140 Denier – UTC – White
Flash: Krystal Flash, Pink
Body: Pseudo Hair, White & Olive
Collar: Senyos Laser Yarn, White & Olive
Head: Fish Skull, Small Silver

Enjoy!