From the Flymen Fishing blog by Brian Wise:
“Giovanni mostly targets dorado with his Squid fly pattern, but says that most small- to medium-size pelagic fish are going to gravitate toward this fly. He recommends fishing it on an intermediate line.
I discovered this fly pattern on the Flymen Fishing Co. Instagram feed while looking to see what fly tyers all over the world have done to use Flymen fly tying materials in creative ways. One of the first (and coolest) flies I saw was Giovanni De Pace’s (@giannidepace) Squid. This is a slightly modified Flymen version of Giovanni’s Squid, I think you’ll like it!”
Materials list:
Hook: Kona Xtra Strong Stinger (XSS) 1/0
Laser Dub (to help spread the materials)
Underbody: Senyo’s Aqua Veil Chenille
Body: Ostrich Herl
Body: Fish-Skull Faux Bucktail
Body: Polar Flash
Tentacles: Loco Legs
Body: Rhea Feathers
Tentacles: Saddle Hackle
Head: Fish-Skull Fish-Mask, #7
Eyes: Surface Seducer Dragon Eyes, 7 mm
Loon Thick
Loon Phosphorescent Powder
Mantle: Fish-Skull Chocklett’s Body Tubing, 1/4″
Fins: X-Select Marabou
