The Purple Rockfish Candy is another Pacific Saltwater fly inspired by the Bob Popovics’ Surf Candy fly style. Our Pacific Bottom-fish, including Black Rockfish, have teeth and a chomping ability that can wreak havoc with our flies.
The Use of Fishient Fish Scale synthetic material makes it relatively straightforward to create a slim, shimmery baitfish profile with this fly. I prefer Tack Free Cure Goo versus Thick, because I like a very slim profile fly. This color combination is but one of several I have fished successfully for Black Rockfish off Oregon. This is a relatively subtle color combination and the fly is relatively long.
Jay Nicholas
Purple Surf Candy
Overall Length = 3”
Thread: Fine mono
Hook: #2 Mustad 3407
Body: Purple over Olive over White Fishient Fish Scale
Eyes: 5/32” Adhesive Holographic Super Pearl
Cure Goo: Hydro and Tack Free
As always..great show! Thanks again for sharing your expertise.