The Bendback is a pattern that's been around for over a hundred years, and it's been praised by the likes of legends like Lefty Kreh and Chico Fernandez since its inception. A fly that's known to ride with the hookpoint up and imitate a variety of baitfish, the Bendback has been leading anglers to success in both salt and freshwater for over a century.

Whalley's Ben-Back is an example of this ever-popular pattern that he finds useful on the flats of Maine. Tied in a variety of colors that have been successfully used for decades all around the world, this fly is sure to get the job done.