Category Archives: Fly Patterns

Featured Flies – Saltwater flies created by fly tying enthusiasts from all over the globe.

Gotcha: Midnight Blue Pearl

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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

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[list_item]Mustad 34007SS Hook (#6)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC Thread, 210, Fluorescent Shell Pink[/list_item]
[list_item]Bead Chain Eyes, Medium, Gold[/list_item]
[list_item]Rubber Legs, Round, Barred, Tan[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, Light Purple[/list_item]
[list_item]Rabbit Strip, Tan[/list_item]
[list_item]Ande 20 lb Monofilament, Clear (weed guard)[/list_item]
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Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. The hints of pale pinks and blues are perfect for attracting all crustacean eating predators. As always, the crystal flash really gives the fly some life. Be creative and change up colors. Options for upgrading the pattern are endless.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Bonefish and Permit – jacks and many other species will also take the fly.

Ribbon Gotcha

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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

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[list_item]Mustad 34007SS (#8)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC Monofilament, clear (0.006)[/list_item]
[list_item]Lead Eyes, small, painted, pink/ white[/list_item]
[list_item]Micro Krystal Flash, olive/ pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Flashabou, red[/list_item]
[list_item]Flashabou, blue[/list_item]
[list_item]Flashabou, gold[/list_item]
[list_item]Flashabou, pink[/list_item]
[list_item]Sparkle Braid, pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Ande 20 lb Monofilament, clear (weed guard)[/list_item]
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Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. The pearlescent body and multi colors of metallic ribbon make this fly perfect for attracting all crustacean eating predators. As always, the metallic flash really gives the fly some life. Be creative and change up colors. Options for upgrading the pattern are endless.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Bonefish and Permit – jacks and many other species will also take the fly.

Smoldering Scampi: Top 5 in the Arsenal

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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

[list]
[list_item]Mustad 34007SS (#4)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC Monofilament (0.006)[/list_item]
[list_item]Bead Chain Eyes, large, black[/list_item]
[list_item]Senyo’s Fusion Dub, flame[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, black/ pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]EP Fibers, beige[/list_item]
[list_item]Ande 40 lb Monofilament (weed guard)[/list_item]
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Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. Anything that looks like a shrimp or crab with natural colors and an splash of something bright is already batting a thousand. For those that don’t catch the baseball reference, it means you already are using the perfect fly to catch some local game fish. As always, the metallic/ crystal flash really gives the fly some life. Add a few strands for legs or antennule. Be creative and change up colors. Options for upgrading the pattern are endless.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Bonefish and Permit – jacks and many other species will also take the fly.

Bendback Deceiver in Blue

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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

[list]
[list_item]Mustad 34007SS (#4)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC 210, white[/list_item]
[list_item]Bead Chain Eyes, large, silver[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, silver[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, UV pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Bucktail, light purple[/list_item]
[list_item]Bucktail, blue[/list_item]
[list_item]Bucktail, grey[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. Anything that looks like a shrimp or crab with natural colors and an splash of something bright is already a perfect fly to catch some local game fish. As always, the metallic/ crystal flash really gives the fly some life. Be creative and change up colors. Options for upgrading the pattern are endless.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Bonefish and Permit – jacks and many other species will also take the fly.

Headdress Scampi: Badger Makes This Easy

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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

[list]
[list_item]Mustad 34007SS (#4)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC Monofilament (0.006)[/list_item]
[list_item]Bead Chain Eyes, large, black[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, red/ pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, black/ pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Badger, small (also used underfur for dubbing)[/list_item]
[list_item]Ande 40 lb Monofilament (weed guard)[/list_item]
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Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. Anything that looks like a shrimp or crab with natural colors and an splash of something bright is already batting a thousand. For those that don’t catch the baseball reference, it means you already are using the perfect fly to catch some local game fish. As always, the metallic/ crystal flash really gives the fly some life. Add a few strands for legs or antennule. Be creative and change up colors. Options for upgrading the pattern are endless.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Bonefish and Permit – jacks and many other species will also take the fly.

Bendback Deceiver: Crystaline Blue

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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

[list]
[list_item]Mustad 34007SS (#4)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC 210, white[/list_item]
[list_item]Bead Chain Eyes, large, silver[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, silver[/list_item]
[list_item]Sparkle Braid, pearl[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. Anything that looks like a shrimp or crab with natural colors and an splash of something bright is already batting a thousand. For those that don’t catch the baseball reference, it means you already are using the perfect fly to catch some local game fish. As always, the metallic/ crystal flash really gives the fly some life. Add a few strands for legs or antennule. Be creative and change up colors. Options for upgrading the pattern are endless.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Bonefish and Permit – jacks and many other species will also take the fly.

Merkin Crab: Olive & Cream

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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

[list]
[list_item]Mustad 34007SS Hook (#4)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC 210, Burnt Orange[/list_item]
[list_item]Bead Chain Eyes, Large, Gold[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, Black/ Pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Bucktail, Olive[/list_item]
[list_item]EP Fibers, Beige[/list_item]
[list_item]Sili Legs, Barred Orange, Orange Flake[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. Anything that looks like a shrimp or crab with natural colors and an splash of something bright is already the perfect fly for catching some local game fish. As always, the metallic/ crystal flash really gives the fly some life. Add a few strands for legs or antennule. Be creative and change up colors. Options for upgrading the pattern are endless.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Bonefish and Permit – jacks and many other species will also take the fly.

Marabou Merkin Crab: Pink & Cream

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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

[list]
[list_item]Mustad 34007SS (#2)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC 210, fluorescent shell pink[/list_item]
[list_item]Bead Chain Eyes, large, silver[/list_item]
[list_item]Sili Legs, clear/ pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]EP Fibers, bucktail white[/list_item]
[list_item]EP Fibers, beige[/list_item]
[list_item]Marabou, cream[/list_item]
[list_item]Ande 30 lb Monofilament (weed guard)[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. Anything that looks like a shrimp or crab with natural colors and an splash of something bright is already the perfect fly for catching some local game fish. As always, the metallic/ crystal flash really gives the fly some life. Add a few strands for legs or antennule. Be creative and change up colors. Options for upgrading the pattern are endless.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Bonefish and Permit – jacks and many other species will also take the fly.

Cracked Merkin Crab: Chartreuse

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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

[list]
[list_item]Mustad 34007SS (#4)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC 210, fluorescent chartreuse[/list_item]
[list_item]Lead Eyes, small[/list_item]
[list_item]Mono Eyes, medium[/list_item]
[list_item]EP Fibers, beige[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash Chenille, medium, pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Rooster Cape, chinchilla[/list_item]
[list_item]Ande 20 lb Monofilament (weed guard)[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. Anything that looks like a shrimp or crab with natural colors and an splash of something bright is already the perfect fly for catching some local game fish. As always, the metallic/ crystal flash really gives the fly some life. Add a few strands for legs or antennule. Be creative and change up colors. Options for upgrading the pattern are endless.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Bonefish and Permit – jacks and many other species will also take the fly.

Bendback Deceiver: Chartreuse

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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

[list]
[list_item]Mustad 34007SS (#4)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC 210, chartreuse[/list_item]
[list_item]Bead Chain Eyes, large, gold[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, olive/ pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Bucktail, chartreuse[/list_item]
[list_item]Bucktail, orange[/list_item]
[list_item]Bucktail, yellow[/list_item]
[list_item]Bucktail, olive[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. Anything that looks like a shrimp, crab or baitfish with natural colors and an splash of something bright is already the perfect fly for catching some local game fish. As always, the metallic/ crystal flash really gives the fly some life. Be creative and change up colors. Options for upgrading the pattern are endless.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Bonefish, Permit, and Snook – jacks and many other species will also take the fly.