Bendback: Wired in Orange
Design: Capt JD Photo: Capt JD
Recreate fly patterns at home! Materials used in making this fly have been included below. Always keep in mind your local fly-fishing store will most likely have the materials referenced, and typically for less. Materials can also be found at Amazon or any other major on-line resource.
Fly-Tying Materials
- Mustad 34007SS Hook (#4)
- UTC 210 Thread, Black
- UTC Wire, Large, Hot Orange
- Bucktail, Orange
- Bucktail, Dark Brown
- Krystal Flash, Copper
- Krystal Flash, Fluorescent Fire Orange
Design Inspiration & Detail
The inspiration behind the design included melting together the “easy to fish” characteristics of a bendback, an easy to tie Crazy Charlie pattern, wire wrapping for additional weight, and a nice burnt orange color to simulate shrimp. Shrimp on the barB for Bonefish!
Target Species
This particular fly was designed to attract Bonefish and Permit – many other species will also take the fly.
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