squid fly - Striper Bass Favorite - Size 4 hook - Great for stripers, blue fish and freshwater bass
What is a Squid Fly?
The Squid Fly is a versatile saltwater and freshwater pattern that perfectly imitates squid - a primary food source for many predatory fish. Tied on a size 4 hook, this fly features realistic tentacle action, natural squid profile, and proven effectiveness for striped bass, redfish, halibut, and bass.
Why Are Squid Flies So Effective?
Squid are high-protein meals that predatory fish actively seek. This fly's realistic tentacle movement and squid profile trigger aggressive strikes from fish that feed on squid. It's especially deadly at the rips where striped bass hunt squid during feeding frenzies.
What Fish Eat Squid Flies?
This pattern is deadly for striped bass (especially at the rips), redfish in coastal waters, halibut on the bottom, largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluefish, and other aggressive saltwater and freshwater predators. Any fish that feeds on squid will strike this pattern.
When to Fish Squid Patterns?
Squid flies work year-round but are especially productive during squid migrations, at dawn and dusk feeding periods, around rips and current breaks where stripers hunt, and in deeper water where halibut feed. They're essential during fall striper runs.
Where to Use Squid Flies?
Fish squid patterns at the rips where striped bass feed aggressively, in coastal waters for redfish and bluefish, on the bottom for halibut, around structure in freshwater for bass, and anywhere predatory fish hunt squid.
How to Fish a Squid Fly?
Cast and retrieve with varied strips to create erratic squid action. The tentacles create natural movement with every strip. Fish it at different depths - near the surface for stripers, on the bottom for halibut. Use a sinking line for deeper presentations.
What Makes This Squid Fly Special?
This pattern features realistic tentacle materials that move naturally, proper squid profile and size, size 4 hook perfect for multiple species, proven effectiveness at the rips, and versatility for both saltwater and freshwater fishing.
Why is This a Striper Favorite?
Striped bass feed heavily on squid, especially at the rips where current concentrates baitfish. This squid fly has proven itself time and again during striper runs, making it a must-have pattern for serious striper anglers.
Product Features
- Realistic squid imitation
- Size 4 hook - versatile
- Natural tentacle movement
- Deadly for striped bass at rips
- Works for redfish, halibut, bass
- Saltwater and freshwater
- Proven during squid migrations
- Durable construction
- Hand-tied quality
- Made in USA
