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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

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Inshore, Salmon, Trout
Presentation
Subsurface, Balanced Swimmer
Techniques
Casting
Conditions
Clear Water, Dirty Water, Current
Size3.94 in (100 mm)
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

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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