Trying a new pattern

I think these will get bit just need to get them in the water. I saw this today on FB and figured I can do that. But I will continue to practice and improve.
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I bet it will get bit... it's the standard basis for most bucktail streamers: a shiny body, then white bucktail, then a medium tone, then a dark top.  And tied sparse.

One of my favorite streamers for East Coast Striped bass (I posted a photo of it previously in another thread) has a similar make-up.  But it is tied on a short-shank hook vs. a long streamer hook.  That, in addition to the use of a loop-type knot to attach the fly, will give it more of a jigging action.

I rarely use long-shank streamer hooks and tie most streamers on very short hooks if the pattern allows it.  A long-shank hook does have some advantages though... especially with toothy fish.

desmobob wrote:I bet it will get bit... it's the standard basis for most bucktail streamers: a shiny body, then white bucktail, then a medium tone, then a dark top.  And tied sparse.

One of my favorite streamers for East Coast Striped bass (I posted a photo of it previously in another thread) has a similar make-up.  But it is tied on a short-shank hook vs. a long streamer hook.  That, in addition to the use of a loop-type knot to attach the fly, will give it more of a jigging action.

I rarely use long-shank streamer hooks and tie most streamers on very short hooks if the pattern allows it.  A long-shank hook does have some advantages though... especially with toothy fish.

Thanks very much the larger hook I hope will help me e get down in the water. Still looking to sink the fly.
Hey would you like to do a fly exchange with me and Troutbum so far? Trying get this going could be fun.