RIO

Fish Taco

$74.99

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Description

This well known fly has accounted for many steelhead in the West but also in the Great Lakes. Since this fly is unweighted, it's best fished off a sink tip. This pattern is available for U.S. shipping only.

Specifications

Category

Streamers

Target Species

salmon-steelhead

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Action

intruder-style swinging profile

Conditions

current, cold water, open water

Field Notes

This is an unweighted streamer-style fly designed to be fished on a sink tip so it can get down in moving water. It is suited to swinging or stripping through runs, especially where steelhead hold in deeper seams and tailouts.

Pros

  • Effective steelhead pattern
  • Unweighted design pairs well with sink tips
  • Intruder-style profile gives strong movement

Cons

  • Needs a sink tip or weighted setup to fish effectively
  • Not ideal for shallow surface presentations

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