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RIO's Dick's Interstellar Overdrive

$44.99

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Description

To call Interstellar Overdrive a bit flashy is an understatement. It's basically a bedazzled hook designed to entice weary trout to eat. I came up with it a few years ago while tying one winter morning. I was half way through my third cup of coffee and I wanted to use up some holo tinsel that was gifted to me. Naturally I started tying up a bunch of little nymphs. Later that day the air temps crested 30 degrees Fahrenheit and I decided to wader up and test my luck. I only brought the nymphs I tied earlier in the day as I was curious to see how effective they might be. After some frozen toes and a number fish later, success. The following are the bead sizes per hook: Size 16 - 2.8 mm Size 18 - 2.3 mm This pattern is available for U.S. shipping only.

Fishing Profile

Fly
Best for
Fly, Trout
Presentation
Bottom
Techniques
Finesse, Nymphing
Conditions
Clear Water, Cold Water
SeasonWinter
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

A flashy trout nymph for cold-weather fishing, especially when fish are sluggish and holding near the bottom. It is suited to Euro nymphing or other subsurface presentations where a little extra flash can help trigger eats in clear, cold water.

Pros

  • Flashy profile can draw attention in tough conditions
  • Designed for trout nymphing and Euro nymphing
  • Available in a dozen for stocking multiple rigs

Cons

  • May be too flashy in ultra-pressured water
  • Best used as a subsurface fly, not a general-purpose pattern

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