{"product_id":"ep-style-saltwater-baitfish-fly","title":"EP Baitfish Fly | Saltwater Baitfish for Snook and Predators","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEP-Style Saltwater Baitfish Fly – Synthetic Baitfish for Snook and Predator Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA go-to baitfish pattern for saltwater predators, developed and fished by Capt. Ken Tutalo while guiding Florida’s flats and backcountry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This EP-style baitfish features translucent synthetic materials, a natural sink rate and an erratic swimming action that makes it especially effective for snook and other aggressive game fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEP-style baitfish patterns have become a standard in saltwater fly fishing for good reason. Their streamlined profile and lifelike appearance make them an excellent imitation of the small baitfish that predators feed on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s version is tied with a specialized synthetic wing material that holds water, creating a steady, slow sink rate. When wet, the material takes on a translucent appearance that gives the fly a more natural baitfish look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a silhouette-style fly designed to keel and roll when stripped with an erratic retrieve. That unpredictable movement suggests a wounded or vulnerable baitfish, often triggering an aggressive response from nearby predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of Capt. Ken’s first-choice patterns when guiding for snook and other saltwater predators on the Florida flats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Fish an EP-Style Baitfish?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePredatory fish are programmed to take advantage of vulnerable forage. The combination of a translucent profile and an erratic swimming action makes this fly especially effective when fish are chasing or reacting to small baitfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts versatility is another major advantage. Fished on a floating line, it can cover water from just below the surface to approximately six feet deep, depending on current, retrieve and conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile this is a proven saltwater guide fly, the same baitfish profile and action make it useful for freshwater predators as well.\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 fly with a floating line and vary your retrieve to create an unpredictable swimming action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry a combination of short, sharp strips and pauses. The fly's synthetic material holds water and helps it sink steadily between strips. Experiment with retrieve speed and pauses until you find what triggers the fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor snook, work mangrove edges, potholes, grass flats, channels and other areas where baitfish gather.\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\u003eThis is the fly Capt. Ken starts with when guiding for snook and other Florida saltwater predators. It is an excellent searching pattern when you aren't sure exactly what the fish are feeding on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't be afraid to vary your retrieve. A wounded baitfish rarely swims in a perfectly straight line. Short, erratic strips followed by a pause can make the fly look vulnerable and give following fish an opportunity to commit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFly Details\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 EP-Style Saltwater Baitfish\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 Sturdy #2\/0 saltwater hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specialized synthetic wing material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Translucent when wet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSink Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Steady, slow sink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishing Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Just below the surface to approximately 6 feet on a floating line, depending on conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetrieve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Erratic strips and pauses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Snook, redfish, striped bass and other saltwater and freshwater predators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA proven guide fly for Florida flats fishing and a versatile baitfish imitation for anglers targeting predatory game fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffered in 5 color combinations and several Custom Selections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChartreuse \/ White, Olive \/ White, Yellow \/ White, Blue \/ White, Olive \/ Yellow barred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE For Selections you will need to choose either 1 each color or 3 each color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capt. 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