Far Bank Enterprises

Fry Suspender

$52.99

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Description

When fish have seen every fly you've thrown and you need to change it up a bit the Fry Suspender is there to up your game. With a hint of foam at the head it can either be skated barely at the surface like a slider or fished on a full sink line with a slow retrieve.

Specifications

Category

Streamers

Sink Rate

slow sink

Target Species

trout, bass, salmon-steelhead

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

variable

Action

slider-like

Conditions

low light, open water, current

Field Notes

A streamer-style fly for changing pace when fish have seen a lot of standard patterns. It can be skated just under the surface like a slider or fished on a full sink line with a slow retrieve to imitate a fleeing fry or baitfish.

Pros

  • Versatile presentation from near-surface to subsurface
  • White profile can stand out in low-light or stained water
  • Streamer profile is good for provoking reaction strikes

Cons

  • May be less effective when fish are keyed strictly on small insects
  • Requires line control and retrieve experimentation to dial in depth

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