Rock Shrimp: Gold


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 Hook 34007SS (#4)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC Thread 210, Tan[/list_item]
[list_item]Bead Chain Eyes, Large, Black[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, Gold[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, Black/ Pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Rooster Cape, Grizzly Variant (for body and claws)[/list_item]
[list_item]Berkley Vanish, Fluorocarbon, 30#, Clear (weed guard)[/list_item]
[list_item]Sally Hansen Hard As Nails, Hardener, Clear (#2103)[/list_item]
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Design Inspiration & Detail

This fly pattern is very simple to make. Technically one long rooster quill (in Grizzly, Cree, or Barred Dark Ginger) could make several flies. Add your desired color of Crystal Flash and your done! I tied in a few colors of flash above to show how different they can look. I added the Black/ Pearl Krystal Flash for antennae to further excite the fish. Add rubber legs if you like – the options are endless.

Target Species

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

Crystal Minnow: Pink Marabou


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 Hook 34007SS (#1/0)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC Thread 210, Fluorescent Pink[/list_item]
[list_item]Brass Eyes, Medium, Nickel[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, Olive/ Pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Marabou, Pink[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash Chenille, Medium, Pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Sally Hansen Hard As Nails, Hardener, Clear (#2103)[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

Southwest FL gets a reasonable amount of action with pink flies. Southwest FL also is ground-zero for action on the Schminnow or for that matter, any sort of Crystal Minnow. A Crystal Minnow with Pink Marabou brings it together, especially with the action of Marabou in the water. It’s still one of my top three flies from Captiva down into 10,000 Islands, FL.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Snook. Pompano and a variety of jacks take it quite often. When I leave the fly on the bottom in skinny water, I occasionally get Bonefish.

Seaducer: Chianti Red


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 Hook 34007SS (#2)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC Thread 210, Black[/list_item]
[list_item]Brass Eyes, Medium, Gold[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, Red/ Pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Rooster Saddle, Long, Red[/list_item]
[list_item]Rooster Neck, Prime, Chinchilla[/list_item]
[list_item]Sally Hansen Hard As Nails, Hardener, clear (#2103)[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

Seaducers were most likely one of the original streaming flies. From their basic construction, it’s safe to assume many were tying this streamer mid century. For saltwater applications, sparsely made Seaducers simulate shrimp. Red and White Seaducers are very popular, however many other color combinations can be lethal. Ask your local fly-fishing shop for effective colors in your targeted fishery.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Redfish – many other species will also take the fly, all depending on how bushy the fly is tied. Larger/ fluffier versions will work well for landing Tarpon, Shark, Barracuda and other large predators.

Southern Scampi: Irresistible to Bonefish


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 Hook 34007SS (#2)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC Thread 210, Tan[/list_item]
[list_item]Brass Eyes, Medium, Gold[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, Black/ Pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Badger, Small[/list_item]
[list_item]Ice Dub, UV Shrimp Pink (always appears orange)[/list_item]
[list_item]Sili Legs, Orange, Barred, Orange/ Black Flake[/list_item]
[list_item]Rooster Saddle, Long, Natural Olive[/list_item]
[list_item]Sally Hansen Hard As Nails, Hardener, Clear (#2103)[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

A Bonefish fly is really one of the easiest flies to tie. I pulled together a few natural colors and began experimenting with scampi and shrimp patterns until this fly materialized. More often than not, my greatest creations come from haphazard placement of materials. Take this pattern and change up the colors – make it work for the next place you plan to chase Bonefish or Permit.

Target Species

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

Bendback: Wired in Chartreuse


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 Hook 34007SS (#2)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC Thread 210, Black[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC Wire, Large, Chartreuse[/list_item]
[list_item]Bucktail, Grey[/list_item]
[list_item]Bucktail, White[/list_item]
[list_item]Crystal Flash, Mirror (manufactured by Rumpf)[/list_item]
[list_item]Sally Hansen Hard As Nails, Hardener, Clear (#2103)[/list_item]
[list_item]Sally Hansen Hard As Nails, Xtreme Wear, Disco Ball (#180)[/list_item]
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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 chartreuse color for South Florida.

Target Species

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

Root Beer Gurgler


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 3407 Duratin (#1)[/list_item]
[list_item]UNI Thread, Poly, 6/0, Black[/list_item]
[list_item]Mono Eyes, medium, Black[/list_item]
[list_item]Craft Foam, Brown[/list_item]
[list_item]Bucktail, Natural Brown[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash Chenille, Medium, Root Beer[/list_item]
[list_item]Flashabou, Green[/list_item]
[list_item]Flashabou, Black[/list_item]
[list_item]Flashabou, Gold[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

This fly was designed and tied by Joe Murray of Willoughby, OH. Over the last ten years, Joe spent a good portion of his Summer months fishing Fort Meyers, Marco Island, Ding Darling, and Middle Torch Key. These were testing grounds for some of his original and creative fly designs. To learn more about Joe and his line of fly patterns, see our post on Flies by Joe Murray.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Redfish – many other species will also take the fly.

Murray’s Backcountry Baitfish: Chartreuse


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 C68SNP-ZS 2XH/2XS (#1/0)[/list_item]
[list_item]Danville Flymaster, Nylon, 6/0, Fluorescent Pink[/list_item]
[list_item]UNI Thread, Poly, 6/0, White[/list_item]
[list_item]Holographic Eyes, 3/16″, Silver[/list_item]
[list_item]Craft Fur, Fluorescent Chartreuse[/list_item]
[list_item]Craft Fur, White[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash Chenille, Medium, Pearl[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

This fly was designed and tied by Joe Murray of Willoughby, OH. Over the last ten years, Joe spent a good portion of his Summer months fishing Fort Meyers, Marco Island, Ding Darling, and Middle Torch Key. These were testing grounds for some of his original and creative fly designs. To learn more about Joe and his line of fly patterns, see our post on Flies by Joe Murray.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Tarpon – many other species will also take the fly.

Murray’s Beach Snook Streamer: White


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 3407 Duratin (#1)[/list_item]
[list_item]Danville Flymaster, Waxed, 210, Fluorescent Pink[/list_item]
[list_item]UNI Thread, Poly, 6/0, White[/list_item]
[list_item]Mono Eyes, medium, Black[/list_item]
[list_item]Rabbit Strips, White[/list_item]
[list_item]Bucktail, Pink[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, Black/ Pearl[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

This fly was designed and tied by Joe Murray of Willoughby, OH. Over the last ten years, Joe spent a good portion of his Summer months fishing Fort Meyers, Marco Island, Ding Darling, and Middle Torch Key. These were testing grounds for some of his original and creative fly designs. To learn more about Joe and his line of fly patterns, see our post on Flies by Joe Murray.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Snook – many other species will also take the fly.

Mangrove Bunny: Chartreuse & Olive


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 C68SNP-ZS 2XH/2XS (#1/0)[/list_item]
[list_item]UNI, poly, 6/0, Black[/list_item]
[list_item]Mono Eyes, small, Black[/list_item]
[list_item]Rabbit Strips, Crosscut, Fluorescent Chartreuse[/list_item]
[list_item]Soft Hackle, Grizzly, Barred, Chartreuse[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, Olive/ Pearl[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

This fly was designed and tied by Joe Murray of Willoughby, OH. Over the last ten years, Joe spent a good portion of his Summer months fishing Fort Meyers, Marco Island, Ding Darling, and Middle Torch Key. These were testing grounds for some of his original and creative fly designs. To learn more about Joe and his line of fly patterns, see our post on Flies by Joe Murray.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Redfish and Tarpon – many other species will also take the fly.

Murray’s Backcountry Baitfish: Grey


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 C68SNP-ZS 2XH/2XS (#1/0)[/list_item]
[list_item]Danville Flymaster, Nylon, 6/0, Fluorescent Pink[/list_item]
[list_item]UNI Thread, Poly, 6/0, White[/list_item]
[list_item]Holographic Eyes, 3/16″, Silver[/list_item]
[list_item]Craft Fur, Grey[/list_item]
[list_item]Craft Fur, White[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash Chenille, Medium, Pearl[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

This fly was designed and tied by Joe Murray of Willoughby, OH. Over the last ten years, Joe spent a good portion of his Summer months fishing Fort Meyers, Marco Island, Ding Darling, and Middle Torch Key. These were testing grounds for some of his original and creative fly designs. To learn more about Joe and his line of fly patterns, see our post on Flies by Joe Murray.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Tarpon – many other species will also take the fly.