The CK Baitfish is one of the best bass flies I've ever used. Absolutely killer for smallmouth and largemouth, I've also taken numerous other species including pickerel and Striped Bass. In my bass box, I only carry six patterns (each in multiple sizes and colors). The CK baitfish is one of those six.
I highly recommend you get your baitfish tails from Eastern Trophies. I am not related in any way, nor does the link below monetarily benefit me, but I feel it is important to use the right material for this fly, and Eastern Trophies carries the tails that have been approved by the fly designer, Chuck Kraft. Some fly shops will carry these tails, but if yours does not, check out:
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Materials
Hook: Firehole 811 #2
Thread: UTC 140 White
Tail: CK Baitfish Tail Gold Medal #4
Body: Chocklett's Body Wrap Tan
Body: 0.020 Lead Free Wire
Other: Loctite Gel Super Glue
Other: High Gloss Head Cement
Other: Sharpie Marker Red/Black
Also, check out Chuck Kraft's video on this fly for more tips and tricks:
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