Hobo Spey - Purple

May 2010 Fly of the Month

The Hobo Spey is a killer fly for May steelies.

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It's perfect for clear water conditions and high skies. You'll want to fish the Hobo Spey on a sink-tip. The fly is unweighted but is tied on a shank which helps get the fly down. If you need a faster sink rate, try pinching on a split shot in front of the fly. Some anglers prefer to run a "worm weight" on their leader instead of using shot. Either way, the Hobo Spey should definitely be in your arsenal of weapons this spring.