Exotic and (mostly) easy patterns to expand your fly-fishing horizons
Although designed for ocean fishing, these flies are proven winners on freshwater fish as well
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Bonefish Squimp
- HOOK: Mustad 3407, 3366 or similar, size 2 to 6
- EYES: Medium bead chain or dumbbell
- TAIL: Craft Fur, 1 to 1½ length of hook
- BODY: Plain or sparkly chenille
- WING: Craft Fur extending to end of tail, with a few Krystal Flash strands on top
- LEGS: Sili Legs or similar
- DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Deneki Outdoors operates a number of fly-fishing lodges, and has an excellent e-newsletter, full of fishing and tying tips, including this photo-illustrated step-by-step guide to making the Squimp.
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