Fish-Skull Baitfish Heads are a groundbreaking fly-tying material designed to give your streamers a realistic baitfish profile with built-in weight. Quick to tie and highly versatile, these heads replace traditional dumbbells or cones and create a clean, natural-looking finish. Each pack comes with matching Fish-Skull Living Eyes, providing the finishing touch that triggers predatory strikes.

Uses

Patterns and Tying Techniques – Baitfish Heads are perfect for tying a wide range of weighted streamer patterns. The heads push water effectively, making them ideal for flies that mimic small baitfish. Thanks to their keel-weighted design, they ensure your fly tracks correctly, whether tied hook-up or hook-down. Simply tie in all your materials first, then slide the head on from the front for a polished, durable finish.

Comparisons

Baitfish Heads vs. Traditional Weights – Unlike dumbbells or cones, Baitfish Heads provide a lifelike head and gill-plate profile while concentrating weight along the keel to keep your fly swimming true. The front-fitting design makes them quicker and easier to tie, while the included Living Eyes add realism that cones and lead eyes simply can’t match.

Example Flies

Patterns – Baitfish Heads are excellent for streamers targeting predatory fish in both fresh and saltwater. They’re especially effective on patterns designed for Bass, Pike, Striped Bass, and saltwater species like Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish.

Pack Size and Physical Description

Approximate Sizes –

Small: Fits #8–#4 hooks; 0.48 g

Small/Medium: Fits #4–#1 hooks; 0.79 g

Medium: Fits #2–1/0 hooks; 1.26 g

Large: Fits 2/0–4/0 hooks; 2.46 g

Colors – Available in six anodized finishes chosen to match natural and synthetic tying materials while adding flash and durability.

Pack Size – Small (10), Small/Medium & Medium (8), Large (6).

Included – Each pack comes with corresponding Fish-Skull Living Eyes.