Tying the Sonic Boom Fly

Craig Riendeau demonstrates tying his Sonic Boom Fly, a great fly for Crappie and other panfish species. Utilizing a 90 degree jig hook and spinner it balances perfectly as it suspends in the water column.
Filmed at the 2014 FFI Florida Council Fly Fishing Fair in Crystal River, FL

[@joeduca8582]

Excellent crappie fly/jig. Craig comes up with some great patterns. Thanks for posting all these. 👍

[@grandwonder5858]

One of the most awesome flies I’ve ever seen! Wow! 😲

[@scouter6926]

Warm water you say! Now that would be a different experience to sure. And, a very one I pleasant no doubt. Tight lines.

[@antondahl8945]

Parts n labor intensive,but a real gem! Looks very effective.

[@rawrfishing]

dang i like this!

[@greygrim4630]

Excellent

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

I did something similar, I took a 1/8 rooster tail and smashed off the weight with some pliers and wrapped olive thread around it instead and made it fly rod friendly.

[@wayned5872]

Great fly

[@marksleeper3752]

Hi craig what was the #4 jig hook you was using also could I use AFW Surflon nylon coated 1 x7 stainless steel leader wire 30 pound test instead of the titanium leader wire ,I went to cabela's in Maine and I could not find the hooks and wire and also the sili legs any info would be great thanks Mark

[@marksleeper3752]

nice fly, Craig have you ever been to the fly show in marlbrough Mass. what size was the swivel, where did you get the titanium leader material any info would be great thanks Mark

[@kerrys.5725]

Could you please post the links to the materials used to tie this jig? Many folks have asked for this in the comments. Thank you!

[@Three_Rivers_Adventure]

Just curious but would it be easier to attach the eye if you put the hook in the vise on the shank instead of how you have it here ?

[@joracer1]

Dang it boy, you sure love to fish....

[@jeffhollis5368]

How would you mend your line while fishing this fly?

[@b.j.harris9109]

Sir that was amazing your great at what you do just seen the channel and know I'm a sub nice work that was a work of art sir I wish I had some baits like that to use to fish with I have three kids and me and my dad and me and my dad take the kids fishing all the time we live on a lake well last season all of our fishing stuff got stolen it upset my kids and me and my dad which is there grandpa was so mad but it has been hard trying to get stuff back that catch fish here but watching your videos and your great work I wish I could find baits like that or have someone to sit beside and teach me cause I want my kids to love the outdoors and even though what happened to us or them it is not the end I dont want them to give up are they anyway I could maybe try and buy some of your baits or you have any you may have messed up on which I bet you dont with how great you are but if they are some way I could maybe get some of your hand made baits I would make videos of me and the kids using them or whatever I just love your work sir thanks for all you do I know you put in alot of hard work and time to make the that's why they are a work of art going to watch more of your videos now thanks for everything you do sir your amazing

[@wayned5872]

Nice fly

[@DangerDan9o5z]

would i be able to use this fly on my 5wt 8ft fly rod?

[@jangussjohnson1556]

wot in tarnation?

[@Nobody-up6zc]

Blakemore Roadrunner?

[@antoniosiqueira856]

Complicade.