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Grand Slam Epoxy Minnow
Epoxy streamer flies are extremely effective on a large variety of
saltwater gamefish. It's not unusual to take a striper, a bluefish, and a
false albacore or a bonito on an Epoxy Baitfish in the same day, and a huge number of
Stripers, Blues, Bonito, False Albacore, Snook, and other species fall for epoxy patterns each year. The realistic
appearance and durable nature of these flies makes them some of the best flies
to have in your box. We have offered several versions of this style over the years, and now we are very excited to be able to offer Glen Mikkleson's Epoxy Baitfish - the original Epoxy/Bucktail fly. Some of the versions that we offered previously
were inspired by this very fly. Glen's "Skeeter" is a smaller version of this classic epoxy fly, hard-to-find, and so useful for matching small baits like rainbait, anchovies, and more. Perfect for those situations where fish are refusing larger flies - we have caught many picky fish this way. Click Here to view a photo of the full range of colors of the Epoxy Baitfish. For 15 years or more, Glen Mikkleson of Atlantic Flies has been quietly tying some of the best saltwater
flies available in the Northeast USA - we are very pleased to be able to offer some of Glen's fine flies now
at Saltwaterflies.com.
COLORS: SIZE: #2, #6 PRICE $6.95 each
#2 Epoxy Baitfish
White Add to Cart
Lavender Sand Eel Add to Cart
Olive Spearing Add to Cart
Fl Yellow Add to Cart
Red & Black Add to Cart
Tan Anchovy Add to Cart
#6 Epoxy "Skeeter"
White Add to Cart
Olive/White Add to Cart
Tan/White Add to Cart
Chartreuse/White Add to Cart
Grand Slam Epoxy Minnow (Circle Hook)
Flies tied on circle hooks are gaining in popularity among anglers chasing a variety of species. For this pattern we've combined the proven design of our Grand Slam Epoxy minnow with the hooking power of a circle hook. An excellent choice for striped bass, false albacore (little tunny) and bonito; the circle hook helps to hook these fish securely in the corner of the mouth. Circle hooks also helps prevent hooking fish deep in the throat or gills. Quantities are limited.
COLORS: SIZE: #1/0 PRICE $6.95 each
#1/0
Chartreuse/Olive/White Add to Cart
Anchovy (Brown/Gold/White) Temporarily out of stock
Our Grand Slam Epoxy Baitfish is tied on Gamakatsu's super strong SL11-3H series hook #2 and #6 - the #2 fly is
approximately 3 inches in length; the #6 is approx 2 inches long.
The Circle Hook version is tied on the Mustad C71S #1/0, and is a slightly larger fly at approximately 4 inches (10 cm) in length.
This is our number one pattern for bonito, false albacore, and other small tunas. Fish the Lavender or Fl Yellow
for sand eels, Olive for silversides or spearing, and the Tan/Gold fly to imitate Rainbait or Bay Anchovy.
The Red & Black version is a classic fly for low light & night fishing. Tied by Glen Mikkleson;
circle hook version tied by Blake Davis.
Fishing the Epoxy Minnow: This fly works well while sight casting to actively feeding
fish. The Epoxy Minnow is mainly a daytime fly which works equally well for both shore and boat
fishing. For species actively feeding at the surface, cast to the area where fish are feeding,
or cast to individual fish if possible. Retrieve steadily with a medium speed. In areas with
heavy current, try a dead-drift presentation or cast across the current and let the fly
swing...this can be deadly at times. If fish refuse
your presentation, try a different color, vary the speed of the retrieve, or add
a pause between strips.
This fly resists fouling during rapid-fire casts to fish like false albacore, making for
perfect presentations cast after cast.
Pattern Recipe for Saltwater Fly Tiers
...I have to tell you another success story with one of your flies during a recent
false albacore trip...I just got back from two fantastic days of albie fishing with
Brian Horsley in Cape Lookout, North Carolina...my first cast on the first day I hooked up a beautiful
albert with a Grand Slam Epoxy Minnow! It just stood out in my fly box as
the one to tie on first, and I'm sure glad I did! Thanks for the successful
start to a great trip of albie catching!
David Miller - Vienna, Virginia.
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