Updated October 15, 2026
    dry

    Needlefish Imitation

    Needlefish Imitation — a proven dry pattern.

    Hook sizes

    #14#16
    Type
    dry
    Difficulty
    beginner

    When to fish it

    Needlefish are a prominent baitfish in the Narrow River during the fall. This pattern is designed to imitate their slender profile, enticing predatory striped bass and bluefish.

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