The Coho Slider is based off of Bob Popovics’ Banger fly. A stinger hook was added to deal with short striking salmon and also used 1/2 of a XL Foam Boobie Round Eye for the foam for a more slender pattern that creates a nice v-wake on the surface. The front hook is removed because a two hook rig often results in more damage to the fish, many of which we are required to release.
This fly was designed for coho and pink salmon in the tide rips and offshore banks in the Pacific Ocean near Neah Bay as well as all along the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the points and beaches inside Puget Sound. When fishing the points and the current is running you can fish this pattern much like a waking fly for steelhead. Offshore in a boat it works best with a steady retrieve.
The Coho Slider can also be downsized for sea-run cutthroat along the beaches of Hood Canal and Puget Sound.
Materials
- Thread – White Uni-Thread 6/0
- Trailer Hook – Gamakatsu Octopus #4 Nickel
- Shank Hook – Gamakatsu SP11-3L3H #8
- Connection – 30 lb. Crystal Fireline
- Tail – White Bucktail and UV Pearl Krystal Flash
- Body – Medium Red Cactus Chenille
- Head – 1/2 XL Round Boobie Foam Eye
- Cements – Clear Cure Goo Hydro and Zap-A-Gap