{"product_id":"body-braid-surf-candy-saltwater-baitfish-fly","title":"Body Braid Surf Candy Fly – Saltwater Baitfish \u0026 Bay Anchovy","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaltwater Baitfish Fly – Body Braid Surf Candy, Bay Anchovy \u0026amp; Sand Eel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fish are actively busting bait, work the fly through the feeding activity and vary your retrieve until you find what triggers a strike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Guide Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't overlook this pattern for freshwater applications either. Capt. Ken has taken some quality brown trout on it in the Delaware River.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Color Combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive \/ Pink \/ White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive \/ White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown \/ Yellow \/ White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Ordering Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Body Braid Surf Candy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImitations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bay Anchovy \/ Sand Eel \/ Small Baitfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saltwater #1\/0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-fly selection – 1 of each color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-fly selection – 2 of each color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your preferred color and quantity from the available options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capt. 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