I tied off some practically bomb-proof (LOTS of head cement)chum flies for a conservation auction recently (Shewey's Comet, Dog Salmon Spey, Chum Candy #2, and chartreuse-chenille/beadhead/green hackle/fuschia marabou tail on salt-water hook in size 6...) and was recently told that candlefish (in chartreuse/green?) would also work. I was just wondering what other patterns in what sizes would be effective that I could also include? Are there specific patterns that aggravate/appeal to chum depending on if they are in saltwater or in freshwater? I have read that if chartreuse does not work that bright red and hot pink may do the job. Any suggestions would be most welcome!!!

Thanks much!

flygirl

Question for you Fly girl do you also go by "Loon"

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Osprey, is that a serious question about my user name or a slam?

No, I don't go by "Loon" anywhere, at least not by choice!

flygirl

Flygirl,

I have had good luck with shrimp patterns, in size 2 or 4 or smaller in clear conditions. Sometimes I tie the shrimp patterns with a green butt(like the green butted skunk). This is in rivers. In the salt or mouths of rivers, I have used small baitfish flies(blue flashaboo, and glow) Tied on 1 or 1/0. size dependent on clarity

I do pretty well with chartreuse cactus chenille, just tie it from the back of the hook forward then add a small wing on top in the same color. this also works well in pink, I really haven't bothered tying many different flies for chum since this seems to work when I'm fly fishing for them. By the way size six on the hook and I weight it with ten to fifhteen wraps of .025 lead. Good luck Fiveweight.