Sometimes, less truly is more. The Fulling Mill Cowen’s Silverside, designed by saltwater expert Henry Cowen, embodies the clean elegance of minimalism—delivering the perfect profile and movement to mimic one of the most essential baitfish in coastal ecosystems: the silverside.
This fly is built tough and tied smart. Its slim body and natural shimmer make it deadly in clear water and around bait balls, where matching the hatch is everything. Whether you're chasing stripers, albies, bonito, or snook, the Silverside casts effortlessly, swims with subtle flash, and holds up fish after fish.
A staple pattern in any serious saltwater fly box—simple, durable, and undeniably effective.
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Fly Type: Saltwater baitfish imitation
Designer: Henry Cowen
Target Species: Striped Bass, False Albacore, Bonito, Snook
Profile: Slim baitfish silhouette
Material Build: Subtle flash with durable synthetic fibers
Presentation Style: Strip retrieve with realistic motion
Use Case: Ideal in clear water, around bait schools, or flats
Durability: Built to last under repeated predator strikes
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fly Name | Cowen’s Silverside |
| Fly Type | Saltwater baitfish imitation |
| Designer | Henry Cowen |
| Target Species | Stripers, Albies, Bonito, Snook |
| Profile Style | Slim, flashy, highly durable |
Cowen’s Silverside from Fulling Mill is a simple, durable baitfish fly ideal for stripers, albies, and snook—deadly in clear water and bait-heavy conditions.