Catching sharks is some of the most exciting big fish fun an angler can have. Catching sharks with flies is a true challenge of accuracy, anticipation and a little luck. This Big Red Shark Fly is tied to imitate a tasty morsel of flesh and blood. It can be tied bigger or smaller and with different colors if needed. I find that red, white and yellow seem to work best for the sharks in the Florida Keys.
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Materials List:
Most sharks are big sharks, if you want to have the best success you will pick shark hooks that are strong with a big gap. I have also used circle hooks and had great success.
This Big Red Shark Fly uses red hackles for the tail. I like to splay them out "Keys Style" so that I can control how fast my fly is sinking to meet the fish.
This Particular Shark Fly Pattern also uses a bit of silver flash.
Finally, the collar of this fly is made with red marabou.
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Step by step: How to tie a Big Red Shark Fly
Start a big strong hook
Tie in a tail with red feathers
(6-8 feathers)
(Top view of tail)
Add a bit of Flashabou
"Lock" the middle of the fly with glue
Tie in a clump of marabou
for the collar of the fly
Whip Finish, glue and complete the fly
Big Red Shark Fly
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"How to tie a
Big Red Shark Fly"
by Capt. Matt Thomas
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