Fly Of The Month

Feb 2002

The Seaducer

by Jaiem Fleischmann

Materials

Hook - Eagle claw 254SS size 1/0
Tail - White hackle
Body - Red hackle
Flash - Silver tinsel (or equivalent)
Thread - Red
Misc. - Head cement

Tying Instructions

1. Place hook in vise and attach thread to rear of shank.
2. Remove the marabou from 3 or 4 white hackles and secure the hackles to the hook so the feathers trail off the bend.
3. Tie 3 or 4 strands of silver tinsel along both sides of the hackles.
4. Remove the marabou from 2 red hackles. Pair the hackles together and secure them to the shank just in front of where the tail hackles where tied on.
5. Palmer wrap the red hackles forward towards the eye of the hook. Allow the hackles to spread evenly along the shank of the hook to form the body.
6. Secure the ends of the red hackles just behind the hook eye.
7. Whip finish the head and seal with head cement.
8. Done!

Description

The Seducer style is a classic saltwater pattern. This style of fly tying inspired many other flies that are still in common use today such as tarpon, bonefish and offshore patterns. The tail provides natural action while the palmer body adds both color and movement. Also, spreading out the hackles rather than forming a collar helps the fly settle more slowly thus making it ideal for shallow water fishing. This fly can be fished day or night, fast or slow. While red and white are the traditional colors other combinations can be used such as yellow/orange, blue/white and red/black. It is a proven pattern for all types of game fish including stripers, blues, weakfish, drum and snook.