Flesh fly (fly fishing)

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Flesh fly
Artificial fly
TypeFlesh fly
Materials
Typical sizes2-10
Typical hooksAlmost any non-stainless hook
ThreadWhite or pink
BodyNon-crosscut striped rabbit in white, tan, cream, or “dirty sock”

Flesh Fly is a popular fly pattern used by rainbow trout anglers in Western Alaska. This particular fly fishing pattern is designed to mimic a chunk of rotten salmon flesh washing down stream. The pattern is usually tied using white or off white rabbit hair. [1]

References

  1. "Trout Food Flesh Fly". Deneki Co.