Hartwick's Flashtail Tube - Fuchsia / Shell Pink

Full Description

The Hartwick’s Flashtail Tube – Fuchsia / Shell Pink is a proven steelhead attractor built to stand out and move fish. Designed by Jason Hartwick and tied by Aqua Flies, this pattern combines a vibrant, high-contrast color scheme with flowing marabou and a flashy tail that creates lifelike movement in even the slowest currents.

Built on a tube platform, this fly offers key advantages over traditional hook-based patterns—allowing for interchangeable hooks, improved hook-up ratios, and reduced leverage during the fight. A cone-style head helps maintain profile and adds just enough weight to keep the fly tracking properly through the swing.

The Fuchsia / Shell Pink colorway is especially effective in low-light, glacial tint, or higher water conditions, where bold tones help steelhead key in on your fly. Whether you're swinging classic runs or targeting tailouts, this fly delivers the movement, flash, and presence needed to get noticed.

Key Benefits

• High Visibility Profile – Bright pink tones excel in dirty or low-light water
• Maximum Movement – Marabou and flash materials pulse naturally in current
• Tube Fly Advantage – Better hook-ups, less leverage, and customizable rigging

How to Fish It

• Swing across and down with a Skagit or Scandi setup
• Fish on a moderate to slow swing to maximize movement
• Pair with sink tips to get down in winter or high-water conditions