Description
Developed by Kurt Shaffer of PGH Fly Co in 2018, the KO emerald shiner is a weighted baitfish imitation developed for Great Lakes Steelhead. Lightly weighted, the fly can be drifted or stripped. The fly is constructed with Craft fur and heady thread with holographic eyes on the head. An effective pattern for steelhead, trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass.
Pro Tip
Inverted Presentation: Attach a small buoyant indicator a few inches above the fly to invert its position in the water column. This unconventional presentation can mimic an injured shiner struggling near the surface, appealing to opportunistic feeders.
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Recipe
Hook: Mustad S71SNP-DT, size 10 Thread: White 140 denier Weight: Lead wire, 0.015" diameter, wrapped around the hook shank Body: White synthetic fur, tapered to form a slender profile Back: Olive synthetic fur, overlaid to create a darker dorsal line Flash: Pearl Krystal Flash, sparse strands integrated along the sides Eyes: 3D holographic eyes, 3mm, secured with UV-cured resin Head: UV-cured resin, applied to form a smooth, durable finish