SaltwaterBonefish 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 marabou tail gives it plenty of movement.
Year Round
Intermediate
Bonefish
Overview
The Bonefish Scampi is a proven saltwater pattern tied with a tan or pink synthetic wing (often Craft Fur or Rabbit), paired with pearl Krystal Flash, bead chain eyes, and a dubbed or wrapped synthetic body. Rubber legs add subtle movement, while the light color palette mimics shrimp in tropical flats. It's tied to ride hook point up for weedless presentation on sandy bottoms.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco 811S, size #4-#6
Thread: Pink UTC 140
Eyes: Silver Medium Beadchain Eyes
Tail: Pearl Minnow Body Flash
Body: Pearl Flat Diamond Braid
Wing: Tan Zonker Rabbit Strip
Wing2: Pink Craft Fur
Flash: Pearl Krystal Flash
Fishing Tips
Season
Year Round
Presentation
Cast to feeding or tailing bonefish and allow the fly to sink before slowly retrieving it with short, sharp strips.
When to Use
When sight fishing for bonefish on the flats, particularly when they are keying in on shrimp.
Water Type
Saltwater flats and channels.
Rigging Suggestions
Use a 9-12 foot leader with a 12-20 lb tippet depending on conditions.
Visibility & Floatation
This fly sinks slowly and is highly visible thanks to its bead chain eyes and marabou tail.
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