Continuing the Oregon Albacore fly fishing craze, here is Barrett’s next pattern, the Bunny Baitfish. Barrett ties this offshore fly from size 2 to 4/0. Keep in mind, this pattern is designed for casting to fish, rather than trolling.
Barrett’s Bunny Baitfish materials available at CaddisFlyShop.com
Thread: White, 6/0 Uni
Hook: Gamakatsu 3/0 SC15
Tail: White craft fur
Body: Pearl and silver Flashabou
Collar: White cross-cut rabbit strip
Wing: White craft fur
Overwing: Blue extra-select craft fur, Peacock Angel Hair
Eyes: 6mm molded prismatic eyes
The fish are around. We also found a video of some guys catching albies in early August this year: