Description
The Gurgling Sand Eel is a modern twist on traditional sand eel patterns, combining surface action with the lifelike profile of a sand eel. Designed by innovative saltwater fly tyers seeking to imitate a struggling or injured sand eel on the water’s surface, this fly incorporates a gurgler-style foam head for buoyancy and disturbance. Particularly effective for striped bass, bluefish, and other surface-feeding predators, the Gurgling Sand Eel is ideal for fishing in shallow flats, rips, or along shorelines where sand eels are prevalent.
Pro Tip
Tide Line Ambush: During outgoing tides, fish the Gurgling Sand Eel along current seams and tide lines. Its foam head creates surface disturbance, drawing fish from deeper water to investigate and strike.
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Recipe
Hook: Gamakatsu SC15 or equivalent, size 2-4 Thread: White 6/0 or 140 Denier Body: Pearl tinsel wrapped over the hook shank Wing: White bucktail base with olive bucktail overwing, accented with pearl flash Head: White foam strip tied over the top of the shank to create a gurgler lip Eyes: 3D adhesive eyes secured with UV resin on either side of the foam Finish: Light UV resin applied to the body and thread wraps for durability