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FS Milky Dream

$5.48

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Description

Introducing the new Fish-Skull® Milky Dream The origins of targeting Milkfish on the fly stem back to Alphonse Island and the St. François lagoon where these techniques were first pioneered and developed. As such these techniques have continuously improved to ensure a successful catch of these big-eyed devils. See Alphonse Fishing Co article The best flies to land Milkfish Targeting Milkfish, also known as Chanos Chanos, is very different from most other flats species you find in the waters of the Indian Ocean. They are not predatory and therefore the fly shouldn’t be imitating anything trying to get away, but rather a stationary particle of algae or plankton. Fly choice is also dictated by the behaviour of the fish while they are feeding instead of the area in which you are fishing. The combination of an olive, green and chartreuse bodies of the Milky Dream flies imitate the algae that the Milkies feed on and will definitely catch their big eyes. To entice them a bit more, a couple of strands of crystal UV flash can be added to resemble the copepods that live around the algae beds.

Specifications

Category

Saltwater Flies

Target Species

offshore

Techniques

casting

Water Column

surface

Action

subtle presentation

Conditions

clear water, open water, low light

Field Notes

Designed for milkfish on the flats, especially when fish are feeding on algae or plankton rather than chasing prey. Present it as a subtle, stationary-looking fly in front of cruising or tailing fish in clear tropical water.

Pros

  • Matches the natural algae/plankton feed of milkfish
  • Bright chartreuse and flash help fish locate the fly
  • Purpose-built for technical flats fishing

Cons

  • Very specialized pattern for milkfish
  • Less effective if fish are actively keying on baitfish

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