The Portuguese Blonde has since proved itself to be productive on shad as well as largemouth, pike and perch. I still fish this pattern in late spring and early summer when I�m bank shooting for husky largemouth in off-color water. I have found, however, that most flows in the heartland are better served by the more subdued patterns. The Platinum Blonde and the Martini Blonde are always invaluable for smallmouth bass, hybrid stripers and trout anywhere you go. During the first warm days of summer, when the striped shiners are in their full spawning colors, the Pink Blonde is the �must have� pattern. In northern climes where perch are common I find I seldom go wrong with the yellow Honey Blonde. � http://www.flyfishohio.com/Joe_Brooks_Blondes_fly-history.htm