DAHLBERG DIVER
Originally tied by Larry Dahlberg to entice American large and smallmouth bass, the Dahlberg Diver has found favour among many Australian anglers. This fly is particularly useful in the tropical rivers and billabongs of northern Australia. Barramundi, saratoga and mangrove jacks are all prone to the popping Dahlberg along with a wide variety of other species.
As this fly floats at rest and dives whilst being retrieved it gives a good imitation of a wounded baitfish. Basically ringing the dinner bell for most predatory fish. It is also effective around floating debris and structures where fish like trevally, mahi mahi and queenfish abound.
Materials :
Hook : Size 1 - 4/0 Mustad 34007, Gamakatsu SS15 or stinger.
Eyes (Optional) : Stick on or doll eyes.
Tail : 6 saddle hackles with 1 grizzly saddle hackle tied flanking each side.
Wing : Bucktail, marabou or substitue with several strands of krystal flash.
Head : Spun deerhair trimmed. (See diagram below)
Good Luck.
