Far Bank Enterprises

RIO's Fruit Strip

$59.99

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Description

Designed with the intention to improve on the original, RIO's Fruit Strip was tied with the desire to combine the movement of the tail with the jigging action of a jigged head, which deviates from the original and perfectly mimics the way a leech swims. This makes the fly a fantastic stripped and swung option, with the ability to pick your poison, so to speak, on the water.

Specifications

Category

Streamers

Target Species

trout, salmon-steelhead

Techniques

casting, finesse

Conditions

open water, low light, cold water

Field Notes

This is a streamer-style fly designed to imitate a leech with a lot of movement in the tail and body. It is best stripped or swung through deeper runs, stillwater edges, and other areas where trout or trout-spey fish are feeding on larger prey. The jigged head helps the fly ride and move with an enticing up-and-down pulse.

Pros

  • Strong leech imitation with lively tail movement
  • Versatile for stripping or swinging
  • Jigged head adds attractive motion

Cons

  • Not ideal for tiny dry-fly presentations
  • May be too large/active for very selective fish

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