“Fed’s Craft Shrimp” is a nifty little saltwater pattern that effectively imitates the small shrimp that are a primary food source for many estuary fish.
The fly features a realistic design that combines the use of unstripped poly yarn for the body and UV resin for durability and lifelike appearance. Read More »
The Zonker Fly is crafted to mimic baitfish such as minnows or shiners, along with other potential prey like leeches. Its authentic appearance, fluid motion, and adaptable color schemes render it a potent and adaptable choice for pursuing various predatory fish species. Read More »
The Sparkle Chenille Bugger fly is a captivating variant of the classic woolly bugger, renowned for its irresistible allure to fish.
Tied on a size 12 hook and adorned with vibrant red bead chain eyes, this fly exudes an air of liveliness in the water. Read More »
The BMS Hammerhead was created by professional fly tyer Murray Wilson as an imitation for the minnow in Lake Bullen Merri. This fly in most colour variations is a superb estuary pattern, particularly for bream and EPs. Read More »
The Crazy Charley was developed by Bob Nauheim, a fine California fly-fisherman. Bob conceived this fly while fishing at Andros Island with Charley Smith, of Charley’s Haven. The first time Charley saw the fly, he couldn’t stop saying, “Man, that’s a nasty fly.” Read More »
The Bunny Clouser, tied by Norm Norlander, is a great all-around fly.
Materials
- Hook: 8 to 2 Long Shank
- Thread: Colour of the rabbit fur
- Tail: Mylar Silk Braid
- Rib: Mylar fluoro tinsel
- Eyes: Dumbbell eyes
- Wing: Rabbit strip
This month’s fly should be tied in four parts. The plan is to production tie. Complete step one on 10 or 6 hooks. Then step two on all the hooks etc, until you have the finished product. Keep them in order if you are a new fly tier. Read More »
Smith’s Lake at the Frothy Coffee sandbar.
Forty minutes with the bread flies for nothing. When the mullet would chase but not eat the bread flies, regardless of size, floating or sinking, I went for this.
Thirty minutes with the “Unnamed” – nineteen landed and multiple “quick releases”. Read More »
The Poppin’ Flats Shrimp is a great saltwater pattern for baby tarpon, snook, bonefish, and anything else lurking near the mangroves or on the flats. It is easy to cast with great movement in the water. In shallow water fishing it on a floating like will work, but a full sinking line can give it some different action. Read More »
The TDF Shrimp, from Blue Ribbon Flies and tied by Craig Matthews, is the “To Die For” Shrimp is a capital bonefish fly all over the tropics. It can be tied in white or olive.
Materials
- Hook – Umpqua XS420 BN5X, Size 8
- Eyes – Small Black Bead-chain Eyes
- Thread – White 6/0 Uni-Thread
- Tail – Natural Snowshoe Rabbit
- Shell – Back White Straight Zelon
- Dubbing – TDF Pink & White Improved Sparkle Dubbing
- Legs – White Fine Round Rubber Legs
