How to Tie The Needlefish Fly (Barracuda fly)

I tied this pattern for my trip to Turks and Caicos in the hopes of catching a barracuda. It worked way better than I imagined so I wanted to share it with you!

[@JackKrimmer]

I've been tying that fly for years and it really works well. Try a nice lateral line using a neon lime green marker and a red marker for gills. BTW, one cuda per fly, so tie accordingly.

[@isaacness]

Hey Jack, great advice about the lateral line and gills! You are definitely right about these being one fly per Cuda! Check out what happened to one of these after a run in with a nearly 5 foot barracuda on my trip to Turks and Caicos! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5vVhZ6ZqMeJaaM

[@alanfields3356]

Isaac love that needle fish..what size Mylar??

[@isaacness]

Thanks Alan! the stuff I used is called Pearl EZ Body by Hareline and its in the size Large. I think it holds is shape better than Mylar does. Here's a link to their site: www.hareline.com/item?phrase=&category=Body+Material&line=EZ+Body&stockcode=EZL284

[@WillTheFlyGuy]

sweet pattern

[@isaacness]

Thanks man! check out the barracuda I caught with it in my Turks and Caicos vid! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5vVhZ6ZqMeJaaM

[@isaacness]

Check out the Barracuda I caught with this exact fly!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5vVhZ6ZqMeJaaM