Cape Cod Sand Eel

The Cape Cod Sand Eel is a version of a "Half & Half", or "Deep Deceiver" fly, also frequently referred to as a "DeClouser". This combination of Deceiver/Clouser Minnow tied in this particular style with a slim, sparse profile was originally designed to imitate the sand eels of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. From the sandy beaches and big tides of Cape Cod Bay to the rips of Monomoy, striped bass and other gamefish prowl the shoals, shorelines, and flats in pursuit of the large sand eels that inhabit these waters. The Cape Cod Sand Eel features a slim profile to mimic the size and shape of the naturals, along with flexible hackle tails which create a swimming action in the water. Lead eyes get the fly down where fish can find it. This is a killer pattern for Cape Cod and the sand shoals of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Though originally designed for Cape Cod waters, it has been found enormously successful not only for striped bass and other New England secies, but also for a variety of other gamefish worldwide.
Click the photo shown above for a size reference photo of the Chartreuse color, or click here for a size & color reference photo of the Olive color.

Cape Cod Sand Eel	SIZE: #1/0           PRICE: $6.25/ea


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Many thanks to Nate Amendola of Great Point Fly Fishing who ties the "Cape Cod Sand Eel" fly for us on the #1/0 Tiemco 811S hook. We offer some general Tying Instructions for an earlier version this fly which appeared on our site - please click the link to view the tying instructions. Fishing the Cape Cod Sand Eel fly: This is an excellent pattern for sight casting to striped bass on the flats, as well as a good searching pattern when fished from a boat in areas with tidal rips and strong current. When flats fishing for moving or feeding stripers, cast the fly well ahead of schooling or individual fish, then move the fly quickly using fast strips as the fish approach. Allowing the fly to settle to the bottom occasionally may help the fly to make a little "puff" of sand when the fly is stripped again, often triggering a strike. There are times when the fastest retrieve is needed to attract the attention of cruising bass, but often a medium fast strip with little or no pause between strips will draw the strikes. Bass on the flats can be spooky; be patient and persistent and you will eventually be rewarded with good fish.

Note: All of the Saltwater Flies that we sell are handcrafted items - some small variations in size, color, or shape from the flies pictured here are possible. Because these are handcrafted items, quantities are limited. We guarantee your satisfaction with any fly purchased from us - if any fly you order from us does not meet your expectations, you may return it (unfished!) for a full refund.

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