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Fly Recipes

Come on in and take a look at the favorite patterns used for the many species of fish that inhabit our coastal Florida Gulf of Mexico waters. One of the things I love next to fishing these flies; is tying them. Most of these patterns are my own design, variations of established patterns or are copies of some of the most popular patterns to be tied onto a tippet.

Tie your own flies? Click on the fly of interest and you will find a materials list with step-by-step instructions on how to tie it. You may also purchase one or a few so you have something to copy while at the vice. Have any questions about fly tying or a the specific fly here? Contact Me. If you would like some for your own fly box, you can purchase these flies at $5.50 each.

Want to start fly tying? I offer instruction that will get you started on a life long hobby that is most rewarding. Sooner or later, you know you will try it. More info about my fly tying lessons HERE.

Instructions on how to tie your own leaders using a proven recipe inspired by the master himself, Lefty Kreh, available here as well. Don't want to tie your own? The hand tied leaders are available for purchase at $4.00 each. This page is constantly under construction and new stuff will be added on a regular basis so check back often! Scroll the windows down to read a little information about each fly or to purchase one for yourself.

Whatchamacallit

A Redfish slayer in shallow or deep water. Takes Snook too. Very simple and almost perfectly weedless.

Leaders-Tie your own or Buy

Read all about it. Tie or buy your own.

Pink Nightmare

As silly as it may look, this Gurgler is one deadly bugger. It is easy to cast and easy to fish. It takes very little movement of the line to make this little gem pop and splash. Snook and big Trout love it!

Rattle Shrimp

The Rattle Shrimp is a very versatile fly. It can be fished shallow or deep, slow or fast and not only does a good job at catching Redfish, but large Trout and Snook often smack this fly. With it's rattle, it is a good option in stained water. Tying instruction coming soon.

Better Bendback

A very durable and versatile fly that catches the hell out of Snook off the beaches, around Mangroves and near dock lights. Virtually weedless and snag proof, this fly will go where others can't and do it without fouling the hook-EVER. Wing can be tied with 4 colors of Steve Farrar blends slinky fiber, select below. Recipe to come soon

Grizzly Clouser

One way to tie this most effective pattern invented by Bob Clouser. This fly can be tied in many ways with options like using bead chain instead of lead eyes. A great fly to use on big Sea Trout over deep grass flats.

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