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How to tie a Great Bonefish Fly


This Great Bonefish Fly works like a charm in every bonefish situation I have been in.  I have tied this fly big and small, with more or less weight, and I have experimented with a few colors. This Bonefish Pattern is very easy to tie, uses less materials than many other bonefish flies and the fish will bite it.









Watch how to tie this fly:




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Materials List:

Bonefish are strong fish.  Bonefish flies should have strong hooks.  I used a Gamakatsu SL12S size 2 for this fly.




For this pattern I used a small set of weighted eyes.  I have also found that bead chain eyes work quite well for shallow or spooky fish.




The body of this Great Bonefish Fly is tied with Marabou.  I like to use lighter colors more often than not.




I use permanent markers to make this fly look like a little shrimp. A little contrast goes a long way in the world of a bonefish.




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Step By Step: How to tie a Great Bonefish Fly
 

Start by slightly bending
the eye of a hook






Tie on eyes








Add a clump of marabou








Whip finish








Use a marker to color the fly








Primp and complete

Great Bonefish Fly








 Capt Matt guides for Giant Tarpon in the Lower Keys, near Key West, FL.  If you would like to fly fish for tarpon during the spring tarpon migration, go to http://riplips.com/floridaguidepage.html



"How to tie a
Great Bonefish Fly"
by Capt. Matt Thomas


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How to tie a Big Red Shark Fly


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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Watch how to tie this fly:


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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.
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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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Capt Matt Guides for Giant Tarpon on the Spring Migration in the Florida Keys. If you would like to book a fishing trip in the Keys, near Key West, contact Capt Matt at http://riplips.com/floridaguidepage.html



"How to tie a
Big Red Shark Fly"
by Capt. Matt Thomas





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How to tie a Marabou Cockroach Tarpon Fly


The Cockroach Tarpon Fly is a classic and has caught many tarpon over time. This new pattern takes the original fly, and changes it with a simple marabou collar.  This simple materials change makes this Tarpon Cockroach very fishy and quite easy to tie.






 
Watch how to tie this fly:
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Materials List:

I use a Gamakatsu SL12S size 1/0 for all of my tarpon flies.  This hook is strong and sticky.
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This pattern calls for grizzly hackle. Though any feathers will do, I chose to use a bulk pack of strung hackles.
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I use Marabou for the collar of this fly. I suggest using light or dark brown, but any color may work if you experiment with it.
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Step By Step: How to tie a Marabou Cockroach Tarpon Fly



Start a hook








Add a grizzly hackle tail








Tie in a brown clump of marabou for the collar, whip finish and complete the fly

Marabou Cockroach Tarpon Fly




 

Capt Matt guides for Giant Tarpon near Key West, FL during the Spring Tarpon Migration.  If you would like to tie into a monster fish with your fly rod, go to http://riplips.com/floridaguidepage.html



"How to tie a
Marabou Cockroach Tarpon Fly"
by Capt. Matt Thomas


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How to tie a Black Death Tarpon Toad

The Black Death Tarpon Toad is one of my favorite Back Country Tarpon Flies, mostly because it is big, black and red, and tarpon eat it up. I have caught fish on this pattern in the channels, in the flats, and in the flow. Fly fishing for tarpon is one of the most exciting fishing experiences and having enough of the right fly is invaluable. A well tied Black Death Tarpon Toad is certainly one of the best tarpon flies to have in your collection.

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Watch how to tie this Tarpon Fly:



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Materials List:

I use Gamakatsu SL12S #1/0 for every giant tarpon fly I tie. This hook is very good at hooking and keeping an upper lip without bending out.



For this particular Tarpon Toad Pattern, I chose to use bead chain eyes. I usually use size medium or large when I choose to weight my toad flies.




The Black Death Pattern calls for a combination of red and black. I used red rabbit strips for the tail.




This fly also calls for a marabou collar. You may need all sorts of colors of marabou for the tarpon toads you can tie.




Finally, the head of this fly is tied with EP Fibers. There are many colors, so choose wisely...




Super Glue is a must for a saltwater fly tyer.  I typically use the super glue that is on sale.



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Step By Step: How to tie a Black Death Tarpon Toad


Start a hook








Add a rabbit strip for the tail
and tie it up so that it does not
wrap around the hook
(snarfle guard)





Tie in a marabou collar









Now add body segments







Tie in bead chain eyes and
whip finish the fly







Trim the body







Lock it down with glue and
complete the fly

 
Black Death Tarpon Toad






 Migrating Tarpon are one of the greatest challenges a fly fisherman can face. Giant fish, tiny hook. If you have the need to catch a monster fish with a fly rod, go to http://www.riplips.com/florida and book a tarpon fishing charter in the Florida Keys.



"How to tie a
Black Death Tarpon Toad"
by Capt. Matt Thomas

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