Hollow Bunker Fly

The Hollow Bunker Fly is a medium-to-large baitfish pattern designed to create a properly keeled bunker-style profile.

This tutorial focuses on building the fly so the profile is balanced and the finished pattern tracks correctly in the water.

Building a Bunker-Style Profile

Bunker have a deeper-bodied baitfish shape than many slimmer forage species. The goal of this pattern is to create that broader silhouette while keeping the fly controlled and balanced.

Pay attention to the overall proportion of the fly as you build the body so the profile remains intentional rather than simply bulky.

Why Proper Keeling Matters

A properly keeled fly is designed to stay oriented correctly as it moves through the water. For a medium-to-large bunker pattern, that balance helps the fly maintain the profile you intended when tying it.

This tutorial demonstrates that construction approach so the fly is not only shaped like a bunker, but also built to swim in a controlled orientation.

Medium-to-Large Baitfish Application

This pattern sits at the larger end of the Medium Bait Fish section and is intended for situations where a fuller bunker-style baitfish profile is the right match for the forage.