Saltwater Baitfish Fly – Body Braid Surf Candy, Bay Anchovy & Sand Eel

A versatile 3-inch saltwater baitfish pattern designed for inshore and offshore predators. The Body Braid Surf Candy is a go-to fly when gamefish are actively feeding on small baitfish.

Description

The Body Braid Surf Candy is a time-tested baitfish pattern that has earned its place in saltwater fly boxes. Its streamlined profile makes it an excellent imitation of small baitfish such as bay anchovies and sand eels.

This is one of the patterns Capt. Ken regularly keeps rigged when guiding the flats and backcountry waters of Tampa Bay. When fish are actively busting bait on the surface, this is a fly he wants ready to go.

It is particularly effective for a wide range of inshore and pelagic species, including bluefish, albies, striped bass, mackerel, and jack crevalle. It has also accounted for some impressive brown trout from the Delaware River, making it a useful baitfish pattern beyond saltwater applications.

How to Fish It

Fish this pattern when predators are feeding on schools of small baitfish. Use steady strips, short bursts, and occasional pauses to imitate fleeing or disoriented bait.

When fish are actively busting bait, work the fly through the feeding activity and vary your retrieve until you find what triggers a strike.

Capt. Ken’s Guide Tips

When you're fishing around bait schools, keep a rod rigged with a small baitfish imitation. Predators can begin feeding aggressively with very little warning. The Surf Candy is a dependable option when you need a streamlined fly that represents the small forage fish gamefish are chasing.

Don't overlook this pattern for freshwater applications either. Capt. Ken has taken some quality brown trout on it in the Delaware River.

Available Color Combinations

• White

• Olive / Pink / White

• Olive / White

• Brown / Yellow / White

Details & Ordering Options

• Pattern: Body Braid Surf Candy

• Imitations: Bay Anchovy / Sand Eel / Small Baitfish

• Length: Approximately 3 inches

• Hook: Saltwater #1/0

• Available options:

  • Single fly

  • 3-pack

  • 4-fly selection – 1 of each color

  • 8-fly selection – 2 of each color

Choose your preferred color and quantity from the available options.

A versatile baitfish pattern for your saltwater fly box, whether you're targeting Tampa Bay snook and other inshore predators, striped bass along the coast, or trout feeding on small baitfish.