Bisharat’s Airhead Fly – Size 3/0
Trigger explosive surface and sub-surface strikes with Bisharat’s Airhead (Size 3/0). Designed by innovative fly tier Dan Bisharat, this high-floating, highly active 5.5-inch baitfish streamer is purpose-built to fool the largest, most aggressive predatory gamefish in both fresh and saltwater.
The secret to the Airhead's deadly presentation is its distinctively shaped, hollow head design. By trapping air, it creates a unique neutral buoyancy. When stripped, it delivers an erratic, irresistible "walk-the-dog" or diving action that perfectly mimics a wounded, disoriented baitfish struggling in the surface film. Tied on a heavy-duty 3/0 hook, this fly offers the large-bodied profile and durability required to handle bone-crushing jaws and long, powerful runs.
Target Species & Tactical Applications
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Striped Bass (Saltwater & Landlocked): An absolute premier pattern for migratory stripers. This large silhouette perfectly matches big forage like menhaden (bunker), mullet, or herring. Fish it right in the surface film to pull trophy fish out of deep rips, surf zones, and rocky shorelines.
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Muskellunge (Muskie) & Northern Pike: A fantastic weapon for toothy freshwater predators. Fish it on a sink-tip line; the buoyant head resists the sink, causing the fly to dive erratically on the strip and float up enticingly on the pause—an action that drives apex predators crazy around shallow flats and weed lines.
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Large Inshore Marine Predators (Snook, Tarpon, & Jacks): This 3/0 size transitions seamlessly into the tropics. Cast it tight to the mangroves for Snook, work it over shallow flats for juvenile-to-medium Tarpon, or strip it at blistering speeds to trigger intense reaction strikes from schooling Crevalle Jacks.
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Jungle Gamefish (Golden Dorado & Peacock Bass): Built tough for backcountry adventures. The Airhead stands up to the crushing jaws of Peacock Bass in still-water lagoons and handles the fast, water-pushing requirements of Golden Dorado chasing baitfish in heavy river currents.
Specifications
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Fly Pattern: Bisharat's Airhead
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Hook Size: Heavy-Duty 3/0
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Length: Approx. 5.5 inches
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Action: Erratic, neutral-buoyancy, diving/surface walk-the-dog
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Water Type: Fresh & Saltwater