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The Bandito Baitfish fly

$8.98

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Description

A simple, weighted articulated streamer style fly for fishing a little deeper in the water column. The Bandito Baitfish fly is a weighted, articulated streamer for targeting prey in deeper waters. Features include the Bandito Baitfish Head, allowing your fly to descend discreetly, articulated shanks to enhance the fly's swimming action, Living Eyes , a combination of rabbit fur and silicone legs - all tied on a Kona Big Game Hunter hook.

Specifications

Category

Streamers

Sink Rate

fast sink

Target Species

trout, bass, pike-musky, salmon-steelhead, inshore

Techniques

casting

Water Column

mid-depth

Action

swimming baitfish action

Conditions

open water, current, cold water

Field Notes

A weighted articulated streamer designed to get down in the water column and imitate baitfish. Fish it with strips and pauses near deeper edges, drop-offs, or other areas where predators are holding below the surface.

Pros

  • Weighted head helps it sink quickly
  • Articulated body adds swimming action
  • Good baitfish profile for larger predators

Cons

  • May be too heavy for very light fly rods
  • Not ideal when fish are feeding on tiny insects

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