Bonefish Mai Tai

I’ve been on a bonefish kick lately with all the frigid temps and low flows, so this week we’ll be whipping up the ever versatile Bonefish Mai Tai. This buggy, shrimpy pattern is going to be a winner in any box you bring to the Bahamas…

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Mole Crab

Half sand flea, half crab, this versatile pattern from Enrico Puglisi has taken fish around the world. Permit, bonefish, redfish, pompano and triggers all seem to love its buggy look…

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Skagit Minnow

This one is an old favorite of mine, originally tied by Mike Kinney. Mike has over 25 years of experience guiding in the pacific northwest and it shows in the patterns he’s developed over the years…

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Spawning Shrimp

If there is one thing a bonefish cannot resist, it’s a shrimp. The truth is that shrimp are the primary food source for these fish. In our flats box, we carry shrimp patterns in a whole range of sizes, colors and weights…

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Cutthroat Cuda Tube

If I could use only one Barracuda fly for the rest of time, it would be some variation of this pattern. Barracuda have a tendency to zero in on the back half of their target…

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Beck's Sili Legs

Beck’s Sili Legs is a classic saltwater fly that gets it done on flats worldwide. It is quick to tie and looks equally good in the fly box and in the water…

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Christmas Island Juan

Unfortunately if you’ve spent time stalking bonefish on the flats, you know that skinny, clear water and an overhead sun angle can really put a pack of bones on edge. Furthermore, the last thing these fish want to see is a parade float with a hook on it…

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