Fluorescent Yellow Doll Eyes

When it comes to tying effective saltwater baitfish patterns, I am a firm believer in using extra large Fluorescent Yellow Doll Eyes whenever possible. In my experience this simple addition makes a big difference. If you have ever seen underwater photos of baitfish schooled up the only features that are clearly distinguishable are their eyes. Although there is no way to tell for sure, my suspicion is that predatory fish, especially ones with acute vision tend to focus or key in one the eyes.I think it’s safe to say that over the past 30+ years of tying I have tried just about every style under the sun. When it comes to selecting a pair to finish off your favorite pattern, the choices seem infinite. The first factor I take in to consideration is the weight of the eyes and how it will effect my flies sink rate. This is especially important if you are tying with synthetic materials that shed water and trap air. Often times a little extra weight is all you need to get your fly threw the su