To get fancy, add a couple deaddrift crawfish patterns such as the clouser crayfish, although the wb would cover that just fine. Nov 02, 2011 in this video, tim flagler of tightline productions offers his simple version of leftys original, with no eyes and just a few materials. Lefty s deceiver clouser deep minnow half and half woolly bugger in various sizes and colors, a person could successfully fish for smallmouths in any river, any time, with those 4, and never be wanting for more. Left to sit, its seductive shimmy is akin to popular plastic stick baits for bass and when dropped in prespawn staging areas, it gets battered by bucketmouths with. Detailed instructions for tying a leftys deceiver fly.
But change the hook size and the material slightly and you can tie the baby deceiver. Lefty was a great inspiration for me and thousands of other fly fishermen. One of the most popular saltwater deceivers ever made, leftys deceiver is a devastating addition to any fly box. Former candlemass singer messiah marcolin makes a guest appearance on the track hel. The perfect fly deceiver baitfish trout fly is a version of lefty krehs deceiver fly developed back in the fifties for stripped bass. Throwing a deciever against the bank and retrieving it in short dancing pulls just 3 inches under the water is dynamite for shallow water bass. It has caught just about every type of fish you can catch, because it s design lends it to be adaptable to nearly every type of baitfish out there. Learn to tie many great flies in the orvis flytying video library. Leftys deceiver is probably the most popular fly for saltwater fishing in the world. Stepbystep tying instructions print instructions fish pics. The deceiver has also evolved into numerous variations to suit different game fish and fishing locations since its original design.
Kelly hogans vocals are powerful and always full of exactly the right feeling for the song shes singing. The second half of the video is bob showing how to tie the minnow and lefty showing the deceiver. The deceiver is more time consuming at the vise, but a classic. Tying the muddled soft hackle deceiver jack gartsides. Amon amarth deceiver of the gods music video cca2c5d4f. The deceiver is more time consuming at the vise, but a classic that almost always produces in darker colors. Leftys deceiver clouser deep minnow half and half woolly bugger in various sizes and colors, a person could successfully fish for smallmouths in any river, any time, with those 4, and never be wanting for more. Show hide lefty s deceiver transcript lefty s deceiver was created by lefty kreh in the 1950s and since that time has been a staple in saltwater fly fishing. As usual, there are a couple of neat tying tricks on display that you can use for tying all such patterns. Both segments are filmed such that you see the fly and what. The versatile leftys deceiver by captain gene quigley. Lefty s deceiver is probably the most popular fly for saltwater fishing in the world.
Tim flagler ties one of the most popular saltwater streamers of all time, the leftys deceiver. Lefty s deceiver is a fly pattern originated by the grand master of fly fishing himself, lefty kreh. Bernard lefty kreh is a well known american fly angler, photographer and instructor living in maryland, in the united states. The lefty s deceiver is a type of fly design, not a specific pattern. May 03, 2018 stripped slowly or twitched quickly with erratic pauses, leftys deceiver is a big fly that calls in big fish through its undulating wiggle, subtle flash and large profile. The deceiver style of fly as originally designed by lefty kreh is one of the worlds most popular saltwater flies, and for good reason. The pattern was authored by lefty kreh in the 1950s, and here flagler ties it on a typical saltwater streamer hook, a 20 mustad 34007 stainless. Pdf comprehensive guide to the bucktail deceiver researchgate. Leftys deceiver flies haggerty lures set of 2 saltwater 10 to 50 streamer. Deceiver flies are good for striped bass, bluefish, sea trout, snook and tarpon in saltwater.
It is important to realize that the deceiver is not just a fly pattern, but a concept of tying. This pattern has taken so many different species of fish that it is impossible to list them all here. The deceiver is arguably the best known saltwater fly pattern in the world and in 1991. Whether it s your first cast ever into the suds, or your thousandth, an uncontrollable rush takes over as you begin to wonder what lies in the deep blue waters ahead. Leftys deceiver saltwater streamer baitfish fly tying. Leftys deceiver, from page rogers saltwater classics series. No article on the saltwater classic patterns could be complete without a long low bow to leftys deceiver. Jan 11, 2012 10 fishing knots for hooks, lure and swivels how to tie a fishing knot duration. This deceiver fly pattern is a proven fishcatching machine. While recently ive used the muddled soft hackle deceiver mainly for salt water striped bass, for many. Unquestionably the most famous and ubiquitous saltwater fly. This pattern can be tied in a multitude of colors to imitate a variety of bait.
This an example of carefully crafted lures made up of a combination of various types of feathers and other materials woven onto a metal fishing hook. Massive streamers dont have to mean sore shoulders from casting all day. This film is available in 4k a film by aaron munson. Materials and color schemes may be substituted to match local bait variations or artistic flare. The original fly was tied to resemble smelt, a common striped bass forage. Stainless steel salt water fly hook in ant suitable size. The double deceiver features a bucktail body and schlappen tails, and gives off the perfect baitfish profile. It is considered a major milestone in the evolution of saltwater fly patterns and it has probably caught more fish than any other saltwater pattern in existence today.
Show hide lefty s deceiver transcript lefty s deceiver was created by lefty kreh in the 1950 s and since that time has been a staple in saltwater fly fishing. Leftys deceiver is one of my goto saltwater patterns for everything from snapper, barracuda, to dolphin. Double deceiver galloups slide inn articulated streamers. This is the famous leftys deceiver created by lefty kreh in the late 1950s.
Pro tied on sticky sharp japanese saltwater hooks, with durable epoxy head. Luminous trout flies doll fly malcolm bell video on night fishing. Leftys deceiver style streamer fly merrimack river flies sells quality, handtied flies on mustad 2x strong saltwater hooks. The deceiver style of fly as originally designed by lefty kreh is one of the world s most popular saltwater flies, and for good reason. Designed by lefty kreh as a saltwater fly, many use it as a bass and trophy trout fly, as it imitates escaping minnows. Most fly fishermen think of leftys deceiver as the bestknown, mostused saltwater fly. The deceiver may be one of the most popular streamers for both freshwater and saltwater fish. These 6 inch flies are sure to trigger responses from only the largest predatory fish in the ditch, and are tied in the u. The deceiver fly is t ied in the popular leftys deceiver style of tying. White is shown above the chartreusewhite is pictured below. Youll love driving at night, 3rd of july, and circle.
Lefty kreh s brain child has taken the saltwater flyfishing world by storm. The fly features 3d hard prismatic eyes and peacock herl topping increase appeal. The versatile lefty s deceiver by captain gene quigley shore catch guide service. It was released in sweden and finland on 19 june 20, and in the usa on 25 june 20. Many more deceiver variations available for viewing at your flies history. The fly was originated by fly angler and author lefty kreh in the chesapeake bay for striped bass.
This is the famous lefty s deceiver created by lefty kreh in the late 1950 s. The deceiver fly is t ied in the popular lefty s deceiver style of tying. In this video, tim flagler of tightline productions offers his simple version of leftys original, with no eyes and just a few materials. The lefty s deceiver is not really a strict pattern but a method of tying. Stop in and visit the premiere online magazine for the fly fishing enthusiast. Whether its your first cast ever into the suds, or your thousandth, an uncontrollable rush takes over as you begin to wonder what lies in the deep blue waters ahead. The leftys deceiver is not really a strict pattern but a method of tying. Leftys deceiver saltwater streamer baitfish fly tying instructions. Show hide leftys deceiver transcript leftys deceiver was created by lefty kreh in the 1950s and since that time has been a staple in saltwater fly fishing. The original deceiver was an all white pattern, but this fly can be tied in numerous different colors to imitate whatever baitfish youre after. Leftys deceiver fly pattern striped bass fishing, stripers. The concept for the creation of this pattern was the brainchild of lefty kreh, arguably the most famous ambassador of fly fishing, tying and.
One of the most popular saltwater deceivers ever made, lefty s deceiver is a devastating addition to any fly box. Here, jared ties the leftys deceiver in blurple black and purple which is the most productive color combination for targeting fish at night. Lefty s deceiver is not a specific color pattern but rather a style of fly. Leftys deceiver saltwater streamer baitfish fly tying instructions and directions. A real step forward from the jody grind s first cd. However, it works great on large i mean jurassic trout, smallmouth and largemoth bass. Feb 22, 2018 a fly designed to draw out the big predatory fish. This leftys deceiver video includes detailed flytying instructions. Although fairly simple to tie, there are a few spots that even seasoned tiers have trouble with.
Leftys deceiver is a fly pattern originated by the grand master of fly fishing himself, lefty kreh. The versatile leftys deceiver by captain gene quigley shore catch guide service. The leftys deceiver is an artificial fly streamer pattern used in fly fishing for freshwater and saltwater species. Leftys deceiver is not a specific color pattern but rather a style of fly.
It can be tied in a bendback fashion or with the hook reversed. Our version of the deceiver fly is very similar with the exception of some glitter that has. For instance, leftys trick of rolling saddle hackles into a bunch makes them easier to work with. It represents no specific baitfish and from what i have read, it wasnt intended to imitate any specific baitfish. The original modern saltwater streamer designed by lefty kreh, the leading guru of modern saltwater fly fishing. It can be long and slender, short and stout, flashy and colorful, drab or subdued, as an imitation of a specific bait, or as a streamer like the fish have never seen. The leftys deceiveris a classic bait fish pattern thats been around along time for both fresh and salt water fish. These beautiful streamers are tied in the lefty deceiver style, by bill haggerty. Flat waxed nylon size a to secure the eyes to the shank. How to tie leftys deceiver fly trident fly fishing. Lefty s deceiver saltwater streamer baitfish fly tying instructions and directions. Saltwater streamer fly tying lefty deceiver fly by ruben martin duration. Essentially a weighted leftys deceiver, the basic tying method for this great, time tested fly pattern remains the same with the only exception being that the traditional thread head and paintedstickon eyes are replaced by the baitfish head and living eyes.
This fly has been catching a broad variety of saltwater gamefish for years. Only the clouser can compare in impact to the sport. Lefty s deceiver is a style of fly featuring the tail tied in at the rear, almost at the bend of the hook, and a wing of bucktail extending back beyond the hook. Tying the muddled soft hackle deceiver jack gartsides home. The lefty s deceiver is an artificial fly streamer pattern used in fly fishing for freshwater and saltwater species.
Extreme deceiver maximum deceiver fly instructions. If you turn the hook over and there is a gap in the bucktail, tie in a little more so that it encircles the hook. As you can see from the illustration, the only real difference between it and the original soft hackle deceiver is in the addition of the eyes, which, in the opinion of many anglers, may make it more attractive to the fish. Lefty s deceiver style streamer fly merrimack river flies sells quality, handtied flies on mustad 2x strong saltwater hooks. The fly can be tied as short as two inches and lon ger than a foot for billfish, amberjack, and other species demanding a large offering. Although not publicly advertised, there is an api for ddownr. You can make it of natural or synthetic materials, or as i often do, use a combination of both. That is, it can be an inch long or 14 inches long and can be of any combination of colors to suit the fly fisherman or the fish. Tips for tying lefty s deceiver fly including a materials list, instructional video, and much more. Our church was small, but we stood for christ, and the word of god for us sufficed.
Original design to the earliest prototypes was by lefty kreigh which. Tom rosenbauer shows how to tie leftys deceiver which is a proven and deadly. Deceiver of the gods is the ninth studio album by swedish viking metal band amon amarth. Use your index finger to push the bucktail down around the shank of the hook. I use two main flies lefty krehs deceiver and norm zeiglers schminnow and have caught scads of fish on sizes 1, 2 and 4. Corey p shows us the stepbystep construction of this highly effective saltwater fly pattern. It has caught just about every type of fish you can catch, because its design lends it to be adaptable to nearly every type of baitfish out there. The lefty s deceiver works equally well for freshwater predators of any species. Lefty kreh deceiver saltwater fly leftys deceiver red and black shark fly version size 40 well dressed to swim near the surface after sharks have followed the berley trail to the boat. Fishskull deceiver fly tying instructions flymen fishing. This large variation of the double deceiver streamer is kept light and easy to cast with the combination of fishskull faux bucktail, which sheds water, and body tubing, which helps create the il. Overall length of the fly should be between 3 and 3 12 inches. Tying the lefty s deceiver a classic baitfish pattern and goto pattern in saltwater. Krystal or presentation tungsten eyes size of eyes determined by sink rate desired as well as size of hook thread.
This large variation of the double deceiver streamer is kept light and easy to cast with the combination of fishskull faux bucktail, which sheds water, and body tubing, which helps create the illusion of a large body without adding too much bulk. Lefty kreh invented the deceiver pattern in the 50 s as a baitfish imitation that would cast easily in to the wind and not foul around the hook. If you want some info about the api and the pricing model make sure to contact me via the contact formular. The deceiver is probably one of the worlds most famous saltwater flies, developed by the master fly caster, fly tier and writer, lefty kreh who died just a week ago. See more ideas about saltwater flies, fly fishing, saltwater. Leftys deceiver is a style of fly featuring the tail tied in at the rear, almost at the bend of the hook, and a wing of bucktail extending back beyond the hook. Leftys deceiver the tying below is for the particular fly illustrated, the colours may be changed to suit conditions or species and weed guards are added where necessary. The concept for the creation of this pattern was the brainchild of lefty kreh, arguably the most famous ambassador of fly fishing, tying and casting alive today. Fly sizes 60 50 40 30 20 10 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 32 33 1. Stripped slowly or twitched quickly with erratic pauses, leftys deceiver is a big fly that calls in big fish through its undulating wiggle, subtle flash and large profile. Tom rosenbauer shows how to tie lefty s deceiver which is a proven and deadly streamer fly for all waters and virtually every species. The muddled soft hackle deceiver can be tied in a variety of lengths and colors, but the dressing below is my favorite for general use. Lefty kreh invented the deceiver pattern in the 50s as a baitfish imitation that would cast easily in to the wind and not foul around the hook.
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