IAN’S SPECIAL ~ When I was first introduced to this fly in the early 90s I honestly didn’t think much of it. To me it seemed like just another attractor pattern to add to my growing list of flies. Twenty-six years later and several miles of pearl mylar tubing this fly has become a BC favourite to include in your fly box.
Designed by Ian Montgomery for pursuing Pacific Salmon in the Clayoquot Sound region, Ian’s special fly ~ Monte’s Zuma ~ as it was originally named, has gone through some evolution over the years. My current reproductions of this staple is not only used up and down the BC coast, this pattern has also made its way into some of our local rivers. It’s tied in a coronation of colours to suit most angling needs with small custom sizes designed for targeting bull trout and cutties.
Ian’s Special
- Hook: Mustad #2 S74SNP-DT 2xh/4xl
- Thread: Danville 6/0 hot pink
- Body: Medium pearl mylar tubing
- Belly: White polar bear
- Wing: Bubblegum pink over Blue Polar Bear
- Head: Built up to a taper or oval egg and epoxy or UV resin
Other effective colours are pink over white, chartreuse over white, chartreuse over olive over white, hot orange over chartreuse over white and Mickey Finn colours.
From the clear waters of the Skagit valley to the scenic views of the Squamish, this attractor is a favourite when chasing salmon and bull-trout.
Available at your local fly shop. Custom sizes available at Sea-run Fly & Tackle.
For more info…
Dennis Gamboa
The Fly Box
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