Capt. Ken's Custom Flies
Lefty's Deceiver Fly – #1/0 Saltwater Baitfish Streamer
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Lefty's Deceiver Fly – #1/0 Saltwater Baitfish Streamer
A premium-style, full-profile 4-inch baitfish streamer tied on a strong #1/0 saltwater hook. A proven choice for freshwater and saltwater predator fishing.
Description
Lefty's Deceiver is a legendary baitfish streamer pattern and a staple for targeting aggressive gamefish. This version features a full-bodied profile designed to imitate larger forage fish and attract predators feeding on substantial baitfish.
Tied on a strong #1/0 saltwater hook, the fly measures approximately 3.5 inches in body length and 4 inches overall. Its substantial profile makes it an excellent choice for a variety of fishing situations, from Florida's inshore waters and coastal beaches to freshwater lakes and rivers.
Whether you're targeting snook on the flats, striped bass along the coast, or bass in freshwater, this versatile Deceiver deserves a place in your streamer box.
Why We Fish It
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Full-bodied baitfish profile: Creates a substantial silhouette that attracts larger predators.
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Strong saltwater hook: #1/0 hook suited to demanding freshwater and saltwater applications.
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Versatile pattern: Effective for a wide range of predatory gamefish.
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Quality and value: Premium-style construction at a direct-from-the-shop price.
When to Fish It
Fish this pattern whenever predators are feeding on baitfish. It is especially useful around shoreline structure, channels, flats, passes, beaches, and other locations where gamefish ambush forage.
How to Fish It
Use steady strips with occasional pauses to imitate a fleeing or injured baitfish. Vary your retrieve speed until you find what triggers strikes. Fish it around bait schools, structure, and likely ambush points.
Available Colors
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Olive / White
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Blue / White
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Chartreuse / White
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Tan / White
Details
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Pattern: Lefty's Deceiver
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Hook: #1/0 saltwater hook
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Body Length: Approximately 3.5 inches
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Overall Length: Approximately 4 inches
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Available Options: Single fly, 3-pack, 4-pack, or 8-pack
A dependable baitfish streamer for anglers who pursue aggressive predators in fresh and saltwater. Choose your preferred color and quantity and order Lefty's Deceiver from Capt. Ken's Custom Flies.
About Capt. Ken's Custom Flies and Baxter House Outfitters
Capt. Ken and the majority of our guides are FULL-TIME Fly-Fishing Guides and Instructors. We are on the water every day, so we know what flies work and when.
The flies that we stock in our Fly Shop are chosen with only one attribute in mind, their effectiveness at invoking confident takes from large wild fish. I believe that the design components in many of our custom flies are the difference on tough days and when dealing with pressured fish.
We have a solid network of Fly Tyers, many of the relationships with these craftsmen span decades. You can expect our flies to be well above the quality of the average imports you find in most online catalogs. All our flies are backed by our no questions asked money back guarantee.
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