Neat Slider

[Jonn Graham]

This is a topwater slider pattern I came up with:

 

 

 

 

Hook angle is key. The first one I constructed had the hook too deep in the foam. In addition, I took sandpaper and sanded the front nose down a little. Now, it dives perfectly every time and pushes alot of water. In addition, it makes a slight noise when pulled under the water. Yet to try it on smallies, but have caught largemouth and large sunfish on it already.

[Guest rich mc]

good luck with it. i would call it a cheesehead slider cause itlooks like part of a packer cheesehead rich

[Guest]

I think three or four hackle wraps between the block and tail would "perdy" it up some.

[Mike G]

I think three or four hackle wraps between the block and tail would "perdy" it up some.

 

Yep. It is way too practical looking. Only fish would buy it

 

For one fly that slides dives and pops, you ought to try Edmonds' Stealth Bomber-also sort of an ugly duck. But it comes from the right state. Make it as pretty as you want.

 

My ugly version.

 

Nice instructions here.

 

http://www.flyfishga.com/stealth.htm

[Jonn Graham]

Yah, I thought of the hackle wraps after I had the fly finished. Next one will be complete with the hackle wraps.