Coho Crusher Fly Tying Tutorial

The Coho Crusher is a modern take on the classic Muddler Minnow, reimagined as a jig style attractor for aggressive coho salmon. Tied on a jig hook with a tungsten bead, it rides hook point up, gets into the strike zone quickly, and combines a spun deer hair head with plenty of flash to create a fly that's impossible to ignore.

We like fishing the Coho Crusher on a floating line when fish are high in the water column or cruising just below the surface. If the fish are holding deeper, an intermediate tip or full intermediate line helps keep the fly in the zone longer without sacrificing its lively action.

The retrieve is simple. Fish it with a steady series of six to eight inch strips, mixing in the occasional pause. The deer hair head pushes water while the flash pulses with every strip, giving the fly an erratic, attention grabbing action. Don't be afraid to experiment with your retrieve speed. Some days coho want a fast, aggressive presentation, while other days they'll eat it as the fly slows or pauses.

The Coho Crusher isn't meant to imitate one specific baitfish. Like the original Muddler, it's an impressionistic pattern that suggests life through movement, profile, and flash. When coho are in a chasing mood, that combination can be hard for them to resist.

If you tie one up, let us know how you fish it and what worked best for you. We'd love to hear about your favorite line setup, retrieve, and the fish you catch. Material List

• Hook: Ahrex Size 8 FW555 Mini Jig Hook
• Bead: Pro-Tyer Gold 5/32” Tungsten Slotted Bead
• Thread: UTC Fl. Fire Orange 140D Ultra Thread
• Tail/Body: Hedron Orange Dyed Pearl Flashabou
• Wing/Head: Wapsi Bleached Deer Body Hair
• UV Resin: Raidzap Super Thin Clear UV Resin

Step-By-Step Fly Tying Video Tutorial

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email at info@sea-run.com, by phone at 604-931-5044 or stop by Sea-Run Fly & Tackle at #110-1140 Austin Avenue in Coquitlam BC.

Good luck on the water.

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