About the Whistler Red and White Saltwater Fly

The Whistler fly, originated by American Dan Blanton, has long been used by anglers throughout the world. Named the Whistler because of the whistling noise the bead chain eyes make when the fly is cast through the air. Colour and movement are paramount in attracting the Tarpon; of which this dressing has plenty - justly, it has accounted for countless Tarpon and many other species.

Expert Tip:

Fly fishing for Tarpon (Silver Kings), is one of the biggest challenges in fly fishing. The fish are often huge, they jump up to 6 feet in the air, and their mouths are solid bone. Whistlers are productive anywhere tarpon hold in deep or muddy water.

Country of origin for this saltwater fly: America

Dressings

• Hook : 600 SP 3/0
• Body : Bunch of white bucktail spun evenly around hook tied in halfway down the shank to about 3" long; big bunch of silver flashabou on top about 4" long. Tie in another bunch of bucktail spun around the hook and more silver flashabou on top. Fibres of holographic silver flashabou on top of the silver strands and finish with bronze peacock herl on top. One whitw and one grizzle hackle tied in on each side curving outwards to reach end of tinsel.
• Collar : Red marabou to bend of hook in length
• Eyes : Large silver bead chain
• Head : Fire orange silk, epoxied

This Red and White Whistler is tied with large eyes, and heavily dressed to move a lot of water. Grizzle and white feathers are combined with liberal amounts of tinsel and holographic flashabou for maximum visibility.