Fly Tying:
The Electric Deceiver

Text and photos by Al Quattrocchi

Al Quattrocchi's version of Lefty's Deceiver combines some interesting features and tying techniques to produce a lifelike and effective baitfish imitation...

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Background

Summary & Tying Notes

Tying Instructions

Fishing Notes

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Background

I created this pattern based on the typical Lefty's Deceiver, which in my opinion is one of the finest baitfish patterns in the world. I wanted to create a simple version of the LD with a flashy head, which would be easy to cast, streamlined and foul-proof.

The flash material I use to finish the fly allows the tyer to tie 360 degrees around the shank in one step. By working your way up the shank with variable lengths of material you can begin to taper the head of the fly. I attribute this technique to my mentor, Bob Popovics. I often use this same technique to create heads on my squid patterns.