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Albie Silverside
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Item Number: albiesilver
Manufacturer: Merrimack River Flies
Manufacturer Part No: albiesilver
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Albie Silverside Imitation
The Albie Silverside Fly is a highly effective saltwater baitfish pattern crafted to imitate the slender profile and iridescent sheen of the northern silverside—an essential forage species for false albacore, bonito, striped bass, and other inshore predators. When albies and bonito are keyed in on small, translucent bait, this fly provides the perfect match-the-hatch presentation.
Hand-tied with durable, high-quality materials such as UV-reflective fibers, subtle flash, and realistic eyes, the Albie Silverside Fly delivers exceptional movement and a natural shimmer in the water. Its slim silhouette and neutrally-weighted design allow it to be stripped quickly, mimicking the frantic swim of silversides being chased by fast-moving gamefish.
Whether you’re casting into an albie blitz, working jetty rip lines, or targeting finicky fish in ultra-clear water, this fly offers dependable performance and the realism needed to fool pressured, selective fish. A must-have for Northeast and mid-Atlantic saltwater anglers, the Albie Silverside Fly is built for speed, durability, and big-fish success.
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False Albacore can be very selective as to baitfish size and color. This pattern is proven to imitate Bay Anchovies that become an important prey item in the Fall from Massachusetts to Maryland.
Tied in size 2 - 4 with an olive over white wing.
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A Rhode Island original! Tied in the flat wing streamer style popularized by Kenny Abrams. Very effective on Stripers, False Albacore, and Bonito. Use this fly to imitate rainbait (Silversides) or Anchovies.
Tied Sparsely in sizes #2 - 2/0
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A hairwing version of the flat wing streamer developed by Ray Bondarew and popularized by Kenny Abrams. Very effective on Stripers, False Albacore, and Bonito. Use this fly to imitate Rainbait (Silversides) or Anchovies.
Tied Sparsely in sizes #2 - 2/
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The Albie Squid Fly is a realistic squid imitation designed to target false albacore, bonito, and striped bass feeding on squid. Its lifelike shape, natural sinking rate, and subtle flash make it highly effective during deep-water and late-season fishing
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The surf candy is a popular epoxy style fly for casting from surf or boat. Very effective on Stripers, False Albacore, and Bonito. Use this fly to imitate Rainbait (Silversides) or Anchovies.
Tied Sparsely in sizes #2 - 1/0
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False Albacore can be very selective as to baitfish size and color. This pattern is designed to imitate Bay Anchovies that become an important prey item in the Fall from Massachusetts to Maryland.
Tied in size 1/0 - 4.
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