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

Seed Bead Furry: Using Silver Lined Japanese Seed Beads

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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 (#4)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC 210, fluorescent red[/list_item]
[list_item]Rabbit Strip, grizzly[/list_item]
[list_item]Japanese glass seed beads, silver lined, 4 mm, orange[/list_item]
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Design Inspiration & Detail

Into experimentation mode on this one – goal was to make it a rendition of a small baitfish. Funny how it crosses the lines of a baitfish, shrimp, and worm. The fly doesn’t foul, making it very easy to fish. So far the fly has produced well in the backwaters of South Florida. Use white, greys, pinks, peach, and various other pale colors – be creative. Options for upgrading the pattern are endless.

Target Species

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

Merkin Crab: 50-50

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Recreate this fly at home! A list of materials used to make this fly are 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.

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[list_item]Mustad 34007SS (#4)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC 210, fluorescent fire orange[/list_item]
[list_item]Bead Chain Eyes, large, black[/list_item]
[list_item]Sili Legs, clear/ black pepper, copper flake[/list_item]
[list_item]EP Fibers, beige[/list_item]
[list_item]EP Fibers, pale olive minnow[/list_item]
[list_item]EP Fibers, orange[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, copper[/list_item]
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Seed Bead Shrimp: Pink

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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 pink[/list_item]
[list_item]Brass Eyes, medium, nickel[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, Black/ pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Life Flex, white[/list_item]
[list_item]Gliss’n Glow, light purple[/list_item]
[list_item]Sparkle Braid, pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Japanese glass seed beads, silver lined, 4 mm, pink[/list_item]
[list_item]Ande 40 lb Monofilament, clear [/list_item]
[list_item]Rabbit Strip, grizzly[/list_item]
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Design Inspiration & Detail

Quite a few other renditions of this fly are in production of course, however with brass beads, not glass. The brass will offer a little more weight, but limit in color. The glass offers the color and a little less weight, allowing the fly to fish higher in the water column. When stripping/ retrieving a fly, the glass beads will lightly “click”, simulating authentic shrimp – this really gets the attention of surrounding predators.

The Seed Bead Shrimp is another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. The natural colors and splash of pale pink are perfect for attracting all crustacean eating predators. As always, adding a splash of Gliss’n Glow or 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.

Bubblegum 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

[list]
[list_item]Mustad 34007SS (#8)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC 210, fluorescent pink[/list_item]
[list_item]Brass Eyes, small, nickel[/list_item]
[list_item]EP Fibers, bucktail white[/list_item]
[list_item]Gliss’n Glow, light purple[/list_item]
[list_item]Gliss’n Glow, salmon[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. The natural colors and splash of pale pink are perfect for attracting all crustacean eating predators. As always, adding a splash of Gliss’n Glow or 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.

DT Variation: Using EP

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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 (#8)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC 210, fluorescent red[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC 210, white[/list_item]
[list_item]Bead Chain Eyes, medium, black[/list_item]
[list_item]EP Fibers, bucktail white[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, silver[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing the surf and backwaters of South Florida. The white body and red nose pattern goes back decades as an effective color combo for attracting fish. As always, adding a splash of crystal flash really gives the fly some life. Be creative and change up colors. Add silicone legs maybe. Options for upgrading the pattern are endless.

Target Species

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

Clown Gotcha: Sparse

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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 (#8)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC 210, fluorescent red[/list_item]
[list_item]Bead Chain Eyes, medium, gold[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, rainbow/ pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Sparkle Braid, peach/ pearl[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. The soft colors and splash of pale pink are perfect for attracting all crustacean eating predators. As always, adding a splash of 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.

Flaming Shrimp: Brown & Gold

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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, rusty brown[/list_item]
[list_item]Brass Eyes, medium, gold[/list_item]
[list_item]Bucktail, chocolate[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, gold[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, black/ pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Senyo’s Fusion Dub, flame[/list_item]
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Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. The natural colors of orange and gold are perfect for attracting all crustacean eating predators. As always, adding a splash of 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.

Crazy Charlie: Pink & Rainbow Flash

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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 (#8)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC 210, fluorescent pink[/list_item]
[list_item]Bead Chain Eyes, medium, nickel[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, rainbow/ pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC Tinsel, silver[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC Vinyl Rib, fluorescent pink[/list_item]
[list_item]EP Fibers, bucktail white[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. The pale pink and light colored EP fibers are perfect for attracting all crustacean eating predators. As always, adding a splash of 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.

Red Nose 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

[list]
[list_item]Mustad 34007SS (#4)[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC 210, fluorescent red[/list_item]
[list_item]Brass Eyes, medium, gold[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, olive/ pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]Sparkle Braid, peach/ pearl[/list_item]
[list_item]EP Fibers, beige[/list_item]
[list_item]EP Fibers, pale olive minnow[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing South Florida and Caribbean flats. The soft colors pale pink and chartreuse are perfect for attracting all crustacean eating predators. As always, adding a splash of 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.

Redhot Deceiver: Gold Streak

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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 red[/list_item]
[list_item]UTC Tinsel, medium, silver[/list_item]
[list_item]Brass Eyes, medium, gold[/list_item]
[list_item]EP Fibers, pale olive minnow[/list_item]
[list_item]Krystal Flash, gold[/list_item]
[list_item]Ande 40 lb mono, clear (weed guard)[/list_item]
[/list]

Design Inspiration & Detail

Another great fly for fishing the backwaters of South Florida. The natural colored EP fibers, red body, and glimpse of gold on the inside make this perfect for attracting all crustacean eating predators. This Deceiver walks a fine line between a baitfish and something that resembles a shrimp. Be creative and change up colors. Add silicone legs maybe. Options for upgrading the pattern are endless.

Target Species

This particular fly was designed to attract Snook and Redfish – jacks many other species will also take the fly. Toss this up within two feet of the mangrove line and you’ll see some action.