Wolfgang's Surf Candy

Wolfgang's Mackerel Candy

Hook: Gamakatsu, size 1
Thread: Fine Monofilament
Body: Light blue sparkle fiber topped with
Pearl green Angel Hair, dark blue Kinky fiber on top of that and finally baitfish colored (dark) Angel Hair . Use small amount of each different fibers
Tail: Blue/white bar-dyed Zonker strip over a thin layer of stiff Pearlescent/white Fiber (to prevent fouling)

Tying Instructions:

1. Tie in the materials indicated above as described.
2. Cover the body with E-Z shape sparkle body and let it dry.
3. Affix eyes and mark gills.
4. When dry, cover body with 30 minute epoxy.

Member's Comments:

Bob Popovics's SURF CANDY has proven over many years to be a very effective saltwater fly. Stripers, Blues and Albies find it irresistible. The above is my version of the Mackerel Candy.

Wolfgang Portè