Fish-Skull | Fish-Mask

Tie weightless streamers that suspend in the water column.

• Great for tying Leerie/Garrick/Kingfish flies as well as Largemouth Yellowfish patterns

 

The Fish-Mask is a weightless, clear version of the Baitfish Head that provides a clean, simple, and effective alternative to creating heads with epoxies. A realistic baitfish profile and the ability to take on the color of body materials make it a versatile platform for tying a wide variety of weightless streamer patterns.

The 8 sizes in the Fish-Mask range are designed to exactly fit the 8 sizes of Living Eyes (a #4 Fish-Mask uses 4 mm Living Eyes, a #5 Fish-Mask uses 5 mm Living Eyes, etc.). For a meaner look, you can use Surface Seducer Dragon Eyes as well!

Quantity per pack: #3 (12); #4, #5 (10); #6, #7, #8.5 (8); #10, #15 (6)

Fish-Skull® Fish-Mask™

Realistic profile
Designed to mimic the head, eyes, and gill plates of a baitfish, and to push more water than traditional flies.

Front-fitting design
Quick and easy to use. Simply tie in all materials first, then fit the Fish-Mask from the front.

Recessed eye sockets
Designed to securely position, hold, and protect the eyes. The sizes directly correspond with Fish-Skull Living Eyes, which act as an important trigger for predatory game fish. (Fish Mask #3 fits Living Eyes 3 mm., etc.).

Add articulation
Compatible with our entire articulated shank family.

Part of the Flymen Big Game Fly Solution
Combine with the 65mm or 80mm Next Generation Shanks (NGS), Body Tubing,  and 10 mm or 15 mm Living Eyes for ultimate big game flies.

 

#3
Fits hook sizes #10, #8, #6, & Fish-Skull Articulated Shank.

#4
Fits hook sizes #8, #6, #4, & Fish-Skull Articulated Shank.

#5
Fits hook sizes #6, #4, #2, & Fish-Skull Articulated Shank.

#6
Fits hook sizes #2, #1, 1/0, & Fish-Skull Articulated Shank.

#7
Fits hook sizes #1, 1/0, 2/0, & Fish-Skull Articulated Shank.

#8.5
Fits hook sizes 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, & Fish-Skull Articulated Shank.

#10
Fits hook sizes 4/0, 5/0, 6/0, & Next Generation Shanks (NGS)

#15
Fits hook sizes 5/0, 6/0, 7/0, & Next Generation Shanks (NGS)

Fish Mask Specifications 

 

How To Use:

After tying in all your materials, complete the fly by simply fitting the Fish-Mask from the front and finish off by tying a small thread dam between the skull and the hook eye.

1. Tie the entire fly onto the hook (or articulated shank) leaving a small gap behind the eye of the hook

2. Create a large thread head and tie off your materials.

3. Add super glue (or Clear Cure Goo Hydro) to the thread wraps.

4. Fit the Fish-Mask from the front of the fly and position it in place against the materials as desired. Note: If you use Clear Cure Goo, your UV light will shine right through the Fish-Mask and cure the goo within 8 to 10 seconds!

5. Tie a small thread-dam in front of the head, tie off, and cement. The thread head locks the Fish-Mask firmly in place, making it impossible to come loose.