Although this fly looks terrifying with the sinister wide gap hooks, I named this fly the Nightmare Needlefish when I was tying it, not fishing it. After tying thousands of flies a year my habit is to stroke back fibers before applying more materials to the hook.

Jan 30, 2016 · So, today we present you with step by step tying instructions on how to tie one of our favorite barracuda patters – A variation of The Needlefish Fly popularized by the good folks at Orvis. Enjoy! Materials: Thread: UTC 140 Denier, Chartreuse. Body: Pearl E-Z Body Braid, Small – Medium. Eyes: 6.0 mm Fish Skull Living Eyes, ‘Earth’ Color.

For anyone targeting predator fish in the salt, needlefish are a must have! Drew Chicone's classic needlefish pattern. This fly will catch everything from Jacks to Cuda and even Tarpon and Snook.

Nightmare Needlefish Fly: Catch More, Bigger Barracuda! Where there’s bonefish there’s barracuda … and when the conditions aren’t ideal for bonefish you better have a rod loaded up with steal leader if you want to wrestle with these toothy critters.

The EP Needle Fish Fly can be fished as a searching pattern anywhere juvenile needle fish are found, and this is an especially good fly for fishing southern tropical beaches, river mouths, and intracoastal waterways.

Mar 23, 2022 · Fly Collection for Barracuda. Needlefish patterns are very popular, and you'll see that the fish pictured above was hooked on the rear hook, on the outside of the fish's mouth. This is very common, and a result of the Cuda trying to cut the fish in …

Big flies and poppers in pink or green are the perfect choice when fly fishing for Barracuda. Cast the fly in front of the fish and strip it in front of the Barracuda as fast as possible. Large, sharp hooks with a wire leader trace will ensure that the fish stays hooked!

The new Nightmare Needlefish fly pattern from Umpqua is the perfect pattern for fly fishing barracudas. 'Cudas love eating speedy needlefish, and this fly pattern perfectly imitates this barracuda baitfish. The trailer hook on this barracuda fly …

Many fly patterns have been known to work for barracuda, from poppers to various baitfish imitations, but from our experience long, flashy, needlefish imitations seem to be the most effective in our neck of the woods.

A slender, durable and effective imitation of a Needlefish. Use for Barracuda and other blue water fly fishing. Size 1/0 - 6/0