American Shad Fly - Jeff Ching’s Bloody Maria

Jeff Ching’s Bloody Maria is a must-have when flying fishing (even spinning rigs have adapted to using these flies) on the west coast for Shad. Its smaller than average size accompanies the small mouths of the shad while the offset shank help hookset in different directions. JC’s Bloody Maria, designed in Sacramento’s American River, is the catalyst to many new modern shad fly patterns that result in grab after grab. Thread: 210 Denier White Beadhead: 4mm Brass Gold Hook: Scud Pupae/Shrimp #8 #10 #12 Tail: Ice Wing Fiber Pearl UV, UV Krystal Flash, Pearl Flashabou Body: Red Floss Rib: Chartreuse Brassie Wire Collar: 210D White thread wraps I will be doing an updated video, with better video quality and hoping to present a conversation with Jeff Ching.