Saltwater

Whether chasing bonefish in skinny water or tarpon around the mangroves, saltwater flies are all about durability and realism. Shrimp, crab, and baitfish imitations—often tied on corrosion-resistant hooks—stand up to tough conditions and strong fish.

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Avalon Permit Fly

The Avalon Permit Fly is a specialized pattern designed specifically for targeting permit. This fly is effective because it mimics a crab, one of the permit's favorite foods, and it lands softly to…

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Beck's Sili Legs

Beck's Sili Legs is a simple and effective stonefly or general attractor nymph pattern featuring silicone legs for lifelike movement. It's usually tied with a dubbed or chenille body, rubber legs…

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Bonecrusher

The Bonecrusher is a proven saltwater pattern designed for bonefish on the flats but is also effective for other saltwater species. The realistic profile and heavily weighted eyes make it a must-have…

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Bonefish Bitter

Bonefish Bitter is a popular saltwater pattern that is highly effective at imitating small crabs and shrimp. Its epoxy-coated body and rubber legs give it a realistic movement and appearance that…

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Bonefish Dink

The Bonefish Dink is a small, simple, and effective pattern for bonefish. It's designed to mimic small crabs, shrimp, or baitfish, making it irresistible to bonefish in shallow, clear waters.

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Bonefish Gotcha

The Gotcha is one of the most iconic and effective bonefish patterns ever developed. This simple but effective fly features a pearl body over bead chain eyes with a sparse craft fur wing, creating a…

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Bonefish Junk

The Bonefish Junk is a highly realistic shrimp imitation that pushes the boundaries of saltwater fly tying artistry. This intricate pattern features anatomically correct details including melted mono…

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Bonefish Puff

The Bonefish Puff is a simple yet effective pattern often used for bonefish in shallow flats. The design allows it to land softly on the water, minimizing disturbance, while the sparkle dubbing and…

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Bonefish Scampi

The Bonefish Scampi is a proven pattern for bonefish and other flats species. It imitates a small shrimp and the bead chain eyes give it a little weight to get it down in the water column, while the…

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Bonefish Special

The Bonefish Special is a go-to pattern when chasing bonefish on the flats. It's designed to mimic the small baitfish and crustaceans that bonefish feed on and it's weighted to sink quickly to the…

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Bonefish/Redfish Crab

The Bonefish/Redfish Crab is a versatile saltwater pattern that imitates a small crab, a staple in the diet of many saltwater species. The realistic appearance and enticing action of this pattern…

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Borski Bonefish Slider

The Borski Bonefish Slider is a highly effective saltwater pattern originally designed by Tim Borski. This fly is designed to imitate a fleeing shrimp or crab as it skitters across the flats. It's a…

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Chewy's Halo Shrimp

A realistic and durable saltwater shrimp pattern, Chewy's Halo Shrimp uses a blend of synthetic and natural materials to create movement, translucency, and profile. Designed for picky flats species…

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Christmas Island Bonefish Fly

A simple, yet effective pattern for bonefish on the flats. This fly is tied sparsely, allowing it to sink quickly and mimic the small crustaceans that bonefish prey on.

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Cracked Crab

The Cracked Crab is a popular saltwater fly pattern used to target species that feed on crabs. Its realistic appearance and movement in the water make it an effective choice for flats fishing.

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Crazy Charlie

The Crazy Charlie is one of the most iconic bonefish patterns ever developed, created by Bahamian guide Charlie Smith on Andros Island in 1977. Its simple yet effective design features a translucent…

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Danger Muffin Crab

The Danger Muffin Crab is a highly realistic crab pattern designed to fool the wariest flats fish. This innovative design combines a sculpted deer hair shell with Ultra Chenille legs, rabbit strip…

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Del's Merkin Crab

Del's Merkin Crab is a classic permit pattern that has fooled countless fish on tropical flats worldwide. This proven design features a yarn body that creates a wide, flat profile, paired with…

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DNA Gotcha

The DNA Gotcha is a popular and proven bonefish pattern. The long, pearlescent tail and flashy body imitate the small shrimp that bonefish feed on. The weight of the bead chain eyes helps the fly…

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EP Anchovy

The EP Anchovy is an effective saltwater pattern designed by Enrico Puglisi. It mimics an anchovy baitfish and is known for its irresistible movement in the water, enticing predatory fish.

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EP Spawning Shrimp

The EP Spawning Shrimp is a highly realistic shrimp pattern that's versatile and effective in enticing fish. The flexible materials used give it a lifelike movement underwater, making it almost…

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EP Tarantula Crab

The EP Tarantula Crab is a saltwater fly pattern that imitates a small crab, one of the primary food sources for many saltwater species. The fly is designed to sink quickly and move realistically…

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EP Turneffe Micro Crab

The EP Turneffe Micro Crab is a highly effective fly designed to mimic a small crab. It's made with EP fibers which give it a lifelike, translucent appearance in the water. It's particularly…

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Everglades Special

The Everglades Special is a staple saltwater fly that's proven effective for a wide range of species. Its large profile and flashy materials make it an irresistible target.

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Fighting Blue Crab

The Fighting Blue Crab is a highly effective saltwater fly, designed to mimic a defensive blue crab. Its realistic appearance and movement make it irresistible to species such as Redfish and Permit.

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Flashtail Whistler

The Flashtail Whistler is a versatile and effective saltwater fly pattern that is known to attract a variety of species. With its weighted eyes and flashy tail, it mimics a baitfish fleeing from…

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Flip Flop Bonefish

The Flip Flop Bonefish is a versatile saltwater pattern designed to target bonefish on tropical flats. This shrimp imitation features a craft fur body and tail that provides excellent movement in the…

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Foxy Shrimp

The Foxy Shrimp is a realistic shrimp pattern that is highly effective in saltwater environments. Its natural color and lifelike movement in the water make it irresistible to a variety of species.

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Gotcha Shrimp

The Gotcha Shrimp is arguably the most popular bonefish fly ever created, beloved for its effectiveness and simplicity. This rubber leg variation adds extra movement and lifelike action that triggers…

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Kind Herb Bonefish

The Kind Herb Bonefish is Charlie Craven's elegant shrimp imitation designed specifically for sight-fishing bonefish on tropical flats. This sparse, impressionistic pattern features bead chain eyes…

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Magnum Mantis Shrimp

The Magnum Mantis Shrimp is Bob Chicone's large-profile crustacean imitation designed for targeting permit and other large saltwater predators that feed on mantis shrimp. This elaborate pattern…

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Ragin Craven

The Ragin Craven is a versatile crayfish and crab imitation designed for carp, bass, and saltwater species. This pattern features plated lead eyes for a jigging action, craft fur for the body,…

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SF Baitfish

The SF Baitfish is a saltwater pattern that imitates small baitfish. Its bright, flashy body and natural movement make it irresistible to predatory fish.