BaitfishadvancedNortheast & Mid-Atlantic
Flatwing
$12.95
Available Sizes#1/0 - #4/0 (5-8 inches)
Color Variations
WhiteOlive/WhiteHerringSquid White
Ken Abrames is a fly tier, writer, and philosopher of the surf, and the Flatwing is his thesis statement. Saddle hackles are tied on the flat plane rather than surrounding the hook, creating a fly that breathes and undulates in the current with the organic movement of something genuinely alive. It is not the easiest fly to tie or fish, but the anglers who fish it do so with a conviction that borders on the religious. When a big striper turns on a Flatwing in the wash, you understand why.
Quick Facts
TypeBaitfish
Difficultyadvanced
SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall
Target SpeciesStriped Bass
Sizes#1/0 - #4/0 (5-8 inches)
Best LocationsCuttyhunk, MA; Martha's Vineyard, MA; Montauk Point, NY
Where to Fish It
Cuttyhunk
MA · Surf
Martha's Vineyard
MA · Surf
Montauk Point
NY · Surf
Map unavailable. Locations for Flatwing: Cuttyhunk, MA; Martha's Vineyard, MA; Montauk Point, NY
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