Borden Special

Borden Special — PNW Sea Run Cutthroat Wet Fly

The Borden Special is a classic Pacific Northwest wet fly developed specifically for sea run cutthroat — one of the most prized and underrated gamefish in coastal PNW waters. A variation of the original Borden Special pattern, this fly carries the traditional soft hackle and feather wing construction that gives it a lifelike, breathing quality in the current. Tied on a #6 saltwater hook for the corrosion resistance and strength needed in estuaries, tidal rivers, and coastal streams. Swing it through a tidal flat, strip it through a river mouth, or fish it on the swing through a coastal run — this is the kind of fly that sea run cutthroat were made for.

Pattern Details

• Style: Classic wet fly / swung fly
• Hook: #6 Saltwater hook — corrosion-resistant for estuaries and tidal water
• Construction: Traditional soft hackle and feather wing — lifelike movement in the current
• Origin: Pacific Northwest — developed for sea run cutthroat in coastal rivers and estuaries
• Target species: Sea run cutthroat, salmon, steelhead
• Size available: 6

A must-have for any angler chasing sea run cutthroat in PNW tidal rivers and coastal streams.