Double Gonga

The Double Gonga, crafted by esteemed fly tyer Charlie Craven, is an articulated streamer designed to emulate the lifelike movement of baitfish, making it particularly effective for enticing large predatory trout. Its origins lie in Craven's innovative approach to combining marabou tails, schlappen hackle, and a distinctive Polar Fibre head to create a fly that offers both substantial profile and dynamic action in the water. The incorporation of lead eyes ensures the fly sinks rapidly, positioning it ideally in the strike zone of lurking predators.

Cross-Current Pulsing: Fish the fly cross-current in areas with fast-moving water. Pause intermittently during retrieval to let the current "pulse" the fly’s materials, simulating a baitfish caught in a turbulent flow. This works exceptionally well in tailwaters or where riffles meet runs.