October 15, 2022

Preliminary Lure Designs

This initial design of our Clouser Minnow style fly, is the same style fly Paul used to catch his big speckled trout in episode 4. It utilizes multicolor bucktail hair to mimic different kinds of bait. The color Paul used had an olive green and white bucktail pattern, which we will definitely create in the future.

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This initial design of our fly popper utilizes a foam body, so it floats, and a cupped mouth to displace as much water when you pop it. This displacement of water will hopefully attract the fish and entice a bite. It will also contain feathering and other materials to mimic fins and a tail to replicate a baitfish look.

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For the past weeks we have been working on more preliminary lure designs as well as listing the materials we will need to create these designs. Above is a popper and Clouser minnow both to be used fly fishing for many freshwater and saltwater species, such as striper, bass, perch, redfish, trout, and more. We also plan to reach out to local and large bait makers as soon as possible.

Fishing Report
     Rocktober is in full effect and as the big rockfish make their way up the bay, many rockfish can be seen breaking on the surface with birds. Some key lures include, poppers, walking baits, paddle tails, metals, and jigs. The fish can also be caught trolling tandem and umbrella rigs at a speed of around 2.5-3 knots.