PINK THING
The Pink Thing is among the most popular flies used in the tropical regions of Australia. It is a proven taker of barramundi but will attract most species.
Essentially a variation of the American born Whistler fly, the Pink Thing is a mobile baitfish imitation, weighted to fish along mangrove edges and around coral bommies and rock bars. This fly offers the slim baitfish profile with the added attraction of the hot pink collar.
Materials :
Hook : Size 4 - 4/0 Mustad 34007 or Gamakatsu SS15
Eyes : Bead Chain or lead dumbell size to suit hook
Wing : White Bucktail or goathair with a few strands of krystal flash. Tied over and around the tail as for a deceiver.
Tail : 6 White saddle hackles with 1 grizzly saddle hackle tied each side.
Collar : Hot pink marabou. Zonker Strips or similar can be used as a substitute and is generally more durable.
Good Luck.