Bauers Hot Fuz - Crazy Burbot

This pike fly series from Niklaus Bauer is built for anglers who want volume and movement without casting a soaked mop. The strung fuzzy fibre head keeps the fly light even when wet, yet still pushes plenty of water just under the surface. That pressure wave helps pike locate the fly in coloured water, at dusk, or when they hunt more by feeling than by sight.

At the back sits a Dragon Tail Wide that kicks and glides on the slowest retrieve. The combination gives a broad, lifelike profile that works well over shallow bays, along weed edges and across reefs. The double-hook setup with a strong front hook and a neatly placed stinger improves hook-up rates when fish nip short. A practical choice for both fly anglers just getting into pike and those who already know how effective this style can be.

• Target species: Pike
• Head material: Strung fuzzy fibre for light, water-pushing profile
• Tail: Dragon Tail Wide for strong movement at slow speeds
• Running depth: Just below the surface (depending on line and retrieve)
• Front hook size: #4/0
• Stinger hook size: #1/0
• Suitable for: Shallow bays, weed lines, reefs and edges