Casey's Green Martian Coho Fly Recipe

The Green Martian was created to add a bright, eye-catching element to an existing fly pattern, helping it stand out in low-light conditions.

After being tied and tested early one morning, the fly immediately proved its effectiveness. Within just a few casts, it produced the first fish of the day, and the action continued steadily from then on.

Following its success, the Green Martian quickly earned a permanent place in the fly box and went on to perform exceptionally well throughout the season, consistently producing results in a wide range of light conditions.

When fishing this fly, the recommended setup is a full floating line, such as the Rio Outbound Short, paired with a 10-foot intermediate poly leader. An alternative option is a full intermediate fly line like the RIO Premier Aqualux. For the leader-to-fly connection, a 4-foot piece of 15lb Seaguar Blue Label Fluorocarbon with a Duncan loop works effectively.

This pattern is typically fished using two different retrieves. Most often, a slow, 8 to 10-inch strip with a short pause between movements is used. Occasionally, a short, fast, and jerky retrieve of 3 to 4 inches at a time can be employed to vary the action. This method is highly effective and worth trying on the water.

Purchase the materials from our online store.

• Ahrex NS110 Fly Hook
• Uni Thread 6/0 Lt Olive
• Pro-Tyer 5/32 Gold Bead
• Lead Wire .015
• Wapsi Wooly Bugger Marabou Yellow/Olive
• Krinkle Mirror Flash Peacock Black
• Senyo's Fusion Dub Emerald
• Hairline Ice Dub Chartreuse