Naturals vs synthetics

Here's a great example why I prefer naturals over synthetics. Here is a typical baitfish pattern tied with EP fibers. Sure there is no doubting they catch a lot of fish and the boys at Dykers produce and tie an extremely good looking and realistic fly, but as you can see synthetics when tied onto a hook goes extremely thin and the action it gives off although reminiscent of a fish in distress is rather limited. Again......these kind of realistic flies do account for a lot of fish being taken and at certain times of the year when pike are weary of a fly and have bellies full of fish this is probably the only line of attack.



Here on the other hand is a prime example why I prefer natural materials over synthetics. This double bunny has all the traits of what a fly should be doing for you in the water.Its bright....so it's visible & It pulses,vibrates and wiggles which in turn gives off a hell of a lot of vibrations under the surface. The downfall to using these kind of attractor patterns many people say is that they become extremely heavy to cast with. Well I can't argue that fact, but I've found that using these heavier waited flies I'm able to load my line better for casting and to be honest there is no need to be casting these kinda flies 25m. Another great aspect why I prefer naturals is..... if tied correctly it will last you ten times longer than a synthetic pattern purely because naturals are far more forgiving in a snotrockets gob. Some time over the next week I'll show you some examples of flies I've used this season between synthetic baitfish patterns and feathered fur streamers.

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