Green Lefty's Deceiver Variation A Mike Foster Fly Name Green Lefty's Deceiver Variation Category Pacific Salmon Hook Eagle Claw DO67F, Mustad 3407, or similar, sizes 1 to 2/0 Thread 3/0 white Tail Six white saddle hackles Body Chartreuse Diamond Braid Underwing Pearl and chartreuse Krystal Flash Overwing Chartreuse then dark green fish hair, spots with Marks-a-lot Head White thread wound heavy, then hand painted including eyes, finish with five minute epoxy

This Green Lefty’s Deceiver Variation was tied by Mike Foster. He writes about this fly in his memories of fly fishing for Salmon in salt water, "Casting a blue or green deceiver variation into the melee would often result in instant strikes."

Lefty's Deceiver flies, originated by Lefty Kreh, and tied in numerous variations, are well-known for being highly successful in salt water for almost species that feed on baitfish..

 You can see more of Mike's flies at The Flies of Mike Foster .