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Alex Howell

Alex Howell

Guide Fly Series: The Rabbit Kwan, a Salty Slayer

It's a Salty Slayer: Rabbit Kwan

The Kwan is one of the most productive flies I have seen for redfish, trout, and flounder, because it imitates so many different prey items. What I don’t like is stacking the SF or similar fibers. With this pattern, you can decrease vice time by over half while creating a fly that behaves similar.

Try different rabbit fur for different color combinations and you can trim the fur for a different profile. Also, try different weights…I like wrapping wire so it lands a little softer. Remember, if the eyes are heavy, there might be a splash.

Materials

  1. Any Straight Shank Hook – we tie size 6-1/0 depending on size
  2. Craft fur or Polar Fiber – pick a few colors and get creative – I like shrimp, tan, brown, and green/chartreuse – water clarity and sunlight might dictate colors
  3. Flash – you can use kreelex flash like here or anything that is sparkly (flashabou, sparkle hair, etc.) – try to pick something that is light and has movement
  4. Eyes – pick a dumbbell eye for desired sink rate – 1/4 will sink faster than 1/16 or bead chain – change with size of hook – you can also add wire instead or eyes to reduce the splash
  5. Thread – use any thread you have – I prefer tan or pink
  6. Sharpie – for optional bar marks
  7. Silicone Legs – find a color combo that works for you – brown, black, white, etc.

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Alex Howell

Alex Howell

Alex is a sports guy through and through. Playing collegiate football was a huge life achievement, but fly fishing has always been his passion. Alex grew up in South Carolina chasing large-mouth bass in his backyard with a cheap rod from the local outdoor store. It wasn’t until college that he grew into the fisherman he is today. Alex’s roommate happened to share the same passion for fly fishing and they targeted everything they could on a fly rod: trout, pike, bass, perch, stripers, etc... Today, Alex enjoys staying connected to his competitive roots, but finds a lot of value in sharing his love for a sport he holds so dear. Outside of fishing, Alex enjoys finance, photography, and working with his hands. Currently, he is building a new boat from scratch.

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