{"product_id":"rainys-flies-rifchins-living-color-sand-eel","title":"Rainy's Flies Rifchin's Living Color Sand Eel","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen predators are keyed in on sand eels, profile matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRainy's Flies Rifchin's Living Color Sand Eel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is tied long and slender to imitate the narrow profile of a juvenile sand eel, one of the most important forage species for striped bass and other Northeast saltwater predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern is tied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebendback style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which positions the hook so it rides point-up during the retrieve. That helps the fly track cleanly through the water and makes it a useful choice around shallow structure, weed, and other places where a conventional hook-down streamer may be more prone to fouling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fly is tied in a natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eolive-over-white color combination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that closely matches the appearance of a sand eel, giving anglers a straightforward baitfish imitation without unnecessary bulk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRainy's ties the Living Color Sand Eel on a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/0 stainless steel bendback hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it well suited for saltwater use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, and other predators feeding on slender baitfish, this is a simple, purpose-built pattern that does exactly what it is supposed to do: look like a sand eel and stay in the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuvenile sand eel imitation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlim, natural baitfish profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBendback-style construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRides hook point up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive-over-white color pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTied on a 1\/0 stainless steel bendback hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for saltwater fly fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for striped bass and other inshore predators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eNote:  This is a handmade product using natural and synthetic fibers.  There can be some variation between the picture and the actual product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; color: #333333; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;\"\u003eWARNING: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; color: #333333; background: white;\"\u003eCancer and Reproductive Harm- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; color: #108bb8; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; color: #333333; background: white;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rainy's Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41819832352901,"sku":"iRF003-91 HT","price":8.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/0050\/5733\/files\/Rifchin_sLivingColorSandEel_Logo.webp?v=1787191737","url":"https:\/\/www.grumpystackle.com\/products\/rainys-flies-rifchins-living-color-sand-eel","provider":"Grumpys Tackle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}