Waking Wounded
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Description
The Waking Wounded, created by Alaska-based fly tyer Jerry Darkes, is an articulated streamer designed to target aggressive predator fish like pike, musky, and large trout. Its name reflects its purpose: imitating a struggling or injured baitfish on the surface or just beneath.
Curated by the IdentaFly fly fishing team.
Pro Tip
Surface Wake for Explosive Strikes: Use a floating line and strip the Waking Wounded with short, sharp pulls to create a V-shaped wake on the surface. This imitates a panicked baitfish, triggering aggressive surface strikes from fish like musky, bass, or pike.
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Fly Tying Recipe
- Hook: Front: Gamakatsu B10S, size 2; Rear: Gamakatsu B10S, size 4
- Thread: GSP 100D, color to match body
- Tail: Marabou with flash accents
- Body: Crosscut rabbit strips or chenille
- Wing: Arctic fox or bucktail for a tapered profile
- Articulation: Wire or articulated shank to join hooks
- Head: Spun deer hair clipped to shape a muddler-style head
- Eyes: Stick-on eyes secured with UV resin