How to fish it
This bait is best fished on a size 14 or smaller hook, weightless, using a
BFS (Bait Finesse System) or SFS (Spin Finesse System) setup.
The ultra-light profile allows it to glide, hover, and fall naturally with minimal input.
During testing, we were able to consistently cast this bait
around 20 feet using 4lb and 6lb Creek Life Finesse Braid on a
KastKing Kestrel SFS reel paired with our
Hickory Twig UL rod.
Alternate presentations
For additional distance or controlled drifts, the Skeeter Hawk can be fished under a
small float. It can also be rigged on a
micro jig or cheb-style setup when fishing current seams,
shallow runs, or deeper pockets.
Why it works
Dragonflies and their larvae are a constant presence around Appalachian streams, and fish are
conditioned to seeing them fall, flutter, and struggle on the surface or just below it.
The Skeeter Hawk mimics that vulnerable moment with a subtle profile and controlled movement.
It doesn’t rely on flash or vibration. It relies on realism—making it especially effective
on pressured fish, clear water, and spooky creek situations.
