Frödinflies

Classic The Bastard

$9.9

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Description

THE FLY This crossover between two of our most popular flies, Pahtakorva and Nasty Banana, has proven to be just as effective as expected. It's a superb pattern for both coloured and gin-clear rivers. We fish them in various sizes, from big and fat 10 cm to more sparsely tied smaller versions. The spey-like ostrich hackle gives this fly an extra sexy swimming look. Few crossbreeds have so quickly proven to be so incredibly good. The Bastard may be a bastard, but it's a bloody good one! FEATURES – Medium broad profile – Tungsten 1/2 turbo cone – M FITS tubing for fixed hook – Balanced modern swimmer – Beautiful drop form – Synthetic jungle cock

Specifications

Category

Inshore Lures

Length

3.94 in (100 mm)

Target Species

salmon-steelhead

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Action

balanced swimmer

Conditions

clear water, dirty water, current

Field Notes

A balanced streamer-style fly for swinging or stripping through rivers, especially when fish are holding in colored water or clear water and want a larger profile. The tungsten turbo cone helps it track and swim with more presence, making it useful for covering water and fishing deeper runs or seams.

Pros

  • Large, high-visibility profile
  • Balanced swimming action
  • Works in both stained and clear water

Cons

  • May be too bulky for selective fish
  • Not ideal for tiny technical presentations

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