How To Tie The E.P. Roosterfish Mullet Fly.

Fly Recipe: Roosterfish Mullet Fly

The Perfect Beach Fishing Fly for Roosterfish in Bahia de los Suenos?

Imagine yourself on the course sand of a Baja beach, racing towards the water which is exploding with the excitement of roosterfish smashing baitfish near the surface of the water that is only 3 feet in depth, but craters off to a depth of hundreds of feet in short order. You can count the rays of a comb protruding from the delicate surface of the Sea of Cortez. You can count the stripes in its pearl and black body. You can see the ultra-white opening of its mouth as it gulps bait in a flash which also somehow happens in slow-motion. Imagine the gratification of making the perfect cast, with the perfectly tied fly that fools this sea beast! And you did it all…

This blog post will focus on tying the E.P. Roosterfish Mullet Fly in Bahia de los Suenos, Mexico while fly fishing for roosterfish.

Are you looking to catch that big trophy roosterfish in Bahia de los Suenos, Mexico?

Then look no further! We’ll explain the simple tying technique for the E.P. Roosterfish Mullet Fly and how to use it for your best chance at catching that coveted prize. This is a tough pattern to tie, full of hidden secrets that simply cannot be written, the video that accompanies this blog is 30 minutes long, and I highly recommend watching it, the 30 minutes spent here will save many hours of frustration in tying this pattern. One thing that it is easy to say, though, is it is completely worth learning this very effective roosterfish pattern, and the heartache that learning it brings with it. Learn these techniques and apply them to other flies as well. Now let’s jump into the tie itself!

Blog Outline:

1) Introduction

2) Materials Needed

3) Step-By-Step Instructions

4) Tips

5) Conclusion

Materials Needed

• Hook – Size 2/0 to 4/0 Gamakatsu B10S.

• Thread – Brown Uni thread Waxed 3/0.

• Tail – EP Fibers, mixed with SF Flash Fibers.

• Collar – EP Brush, brown with black tips.

• Body – EP Fiber, mixed with SF Flash Fibers.

• Collar – EP Brush, brown with black tips.

• 5 MM White, and black 3D eyes.

Tying Level: Advanced

Step-By-step Instructions

1) Slide the hook into the vise and secure it with thread.

2) Tie in a small bunch of EP Fibers and SF Flash Fibers for the undertail.

3) Darker material for the upper part of the tail.

4) Tie in an EP Brush, brown with black tips, for a collar.

5) Wind the thread forward to create a segmented body of alternating colors made from EP Fiber mixed with SF Flash Fibers.

6) Trip to match the profile of a slim mullet.

7) Color the end of the tail black.

8) Glue in two 5 MM White and Black 3D eyes to complete the head.

9) Whip finish, cut off excess thread, and apply cement or superglue.

Tips

Do not worry if it looks a mess while tying, it usually works out when you push it all together.
Use plenty of pressure when winding the thread forward to create a bulky body.
Be sure to tie in enough EP Fibers and SF Flash Fibers for a long, full tail.
Trim to slim this down, you want it to be sparse for ease of casting, but still have a good profile.
Don’t forget to add 5 MM White and Black 3D Eyes for an extra bit of realism!

Conclusion

The E.P. Roosterfish Mullet Fly is not easy to tie, but is sure to attract plenty of hungry roosterfish off the coast of Bahia de los Suenos, Mexico! With the right materials and some patience, you’ll have your own perfected version that will draw in those trophy-sized catches. Good luck out there. ~~Stay Salty Amigos! Donnie Price

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