Learn how to tie the Cruiser Fly Sardina pattern including step-by-step instructions, a video tutorial, pictures, and much more. Improve your fly tying skills here.

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Designed by Morgan Thalken, the Cruiser Fly is a versatile and easy pattern that can be tied to match a long list of baitfish profiles. With a rattle and non-fouling spine, this fly works wonders when pursuing fish that feed off of their lateral line, while its flexible spine prevents you from dealing with a fouled at those times when presentation is crucial. Use the Cruiser whether you're pursuing striped bass off of rocky ledges, pike in a weedbed, bluefish crushing herring, and much more

Materials

• Hook: Tiemco TMC 600SP (Size: 2/0)
• Thread: Danville .006 Mono Thread 
• Flash: Hedron Lateral Scale (Color Pearl)
• Adhesive: Liquid Fusion Clear Urethane and Loon UV Clear Finish
• Rattle: Hairline Plastic Rattle (Size: Small)
• Hairline Extra Select Craft Fur (Color: White)
• JUST ADD H20 STEVE FARRAR SF BLEND (Color: Cream, Olive)
• Eyes: Hairline Adhesive Eyes (Color: Pearl; Size: ¼ in.)