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Adult Mackerel
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Item Number: AdultMackerel
Configuration: #8/0
Manufacturer: Merrimack River Flies
Manufacturer Part No: AdultMackerel
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Adult Mackerel Fly - 8" Long
The Adult Mackerel Fly from Merrimack River Flies is a premium 8-inch streamer designed to mimic adult mackerel, a key forage for big saltwater predators like stripers, bluefish, and false albacore. Tied on a heavy-duty octopus hook and built with durable, water-resistant materials, this fly brings both realism and strength to your box.
Key Features
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Sturdy Hook Options: Available in #6/0 or beefier #8/0 Gamakatsu Big Water SL12S hooks for reliability under pressure
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Durable Body Materials: Crafted from synthetic fibers that resist soaking, maintaining streamlined form and ideal casting flight
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3D Realism: Large prismatic eyes add life like flash and visual allure
Why It Works
- Realistic Form & Movement: The sizable, flat-bodied design and fluttering synthetic materials push water like a real mackerel, provoking reaction strikes
- Casting Efficiency: The dry-shedding synthetics cut through wind and water resistance—ideal for long-distance and precise presentations.
Performance & Fishing Use
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Effective Twitching Action: Designed for subtle strip-and-pause retrieves (“twitch it like a dying baitfish”) that entice strikes.
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Ideal for Big Game: Its 8-inch profile and life-like action mirror adult mackerel, triggering aggressive predator hits in coastal and nearshore environments.
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Versatile Application: Fish on floating or intermediate lines for surface action, or use a sinking lie for deeper presentations to target feeding schools.
Specifications
Specification | Details |
Length |
8″ (20 cm) |
Hook |
Gamakatsu Big Water SL12S, #6/0 standard, #8/0 optional |
Body |
Synthetic fibers (quick-drying, durable) |
Eyes |
3D prismatic |
Weight |
Optionally weighted or unweighted |
Color Choices |
Multiple backs & accent combos |
Customization & Craftsmanship Hand-tied in the USA by founder Ed Hudon—backed by decades of fly-tying experience—this fly can be customized in length, hook size, weight, and color to suit specific conditions.
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The Adult Bunker Fly stands out as a crucial choice for anglers working bunker schools. With its realistic 3D eyes, solid synthetic build, and customizable weight options, it delivers strike‑provoking action for big saltwater predators.
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