Half & Half / Deep Deceiver

This modern pattern is a combination of two classic flies; the Deep Minnow and the Deceiver. This version tied in the "New England" style is probably the number one fly for boat fishing stripers in waters north of Cape Cod. Perfect for Cape Cod Bay, Boston Harbor, and the Maine shoreline, this fly has also produced well for the fall herring run at Montauk, the spring Chesapeake Bay fishing and winter striper fishing in the Carolinas. Large weighted eyes get the fly down to the level of the fish, while long flexible hackle tails produce plenty of action in the water to attract solid strikes from stripers and other gamefish. We are now offering a smaller #1/0 size to complement the larger fly (see below for size info) - the #1/0 fly is tied on a circle hook, while the #2/0 fly is on a standard style hook.

COLORS:                    	SIZE: 2/0, 1/0               PRICE: see below

#2/0 $8.95
Chartreuse/White		Add to Cart
Olive/White			Add to Cart
Green/White/Grizzly		Add to Cart
White (Peacock Herl topping)	Add to Cart

#1/0 (Circle Hook) $6.50
Chartreuse/White (see photo shown below)	Add to Cart

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#1/0 Deep Deceiver (Circle Hook) - click photo for size reference photo

Our #2/0 Half & Half is tied on Mustad's 34007 #2/0. Tied by Dave Skok. Dave Skok selects the longest, highest quality saddle hackles available for the tails on these flies...total length of each fly varies slightly, but these flies average about 5 1/2 - 6 inches long. The #1/0 fly is tied by Blake Davis on the Mustad C71S Circle hook #1/0.

Fishing the Half & Half: Cast the Half & Half towards structure in rocky areas, and then try a variety of retrieves until the fish respond. Try a fast strip/pause retrieve at first, but don't hesitate to try a steady two-handed retreive which can also produce results. For fishing rips and deeper water, cast the fly across the current, then let the fly swing into holding areas. Always be ready for the strike; this fly has produced some heavy fish for anglers in the past.

The #2/0 Half & Half is tied with:
Hook: Mustad 34007: #2/0
Tail: White Saddle Hackle
Wing: Bucktail - asstd. colors
Eyes: Real Eyes - 1/4" / 1/4" 3D eyes or #3 1/2 Adhesive eyes
Flash Topping: Flashabou - asstd. colors
(Please see our catalog pages for these and other tying materials).

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. 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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