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FLORIDA KEYS BONEFISH FLIES |
THE ABOMINATION
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| TYING THE ABOMINATION |
| The Abomination was created while sitting at my vice with one of my clients Raymond Laurel. This pattern is certainly one of my favorite patterns to throw. Although tied for Bonefish, this pattern has been eaten by redfish, baby tarpon, jacks, ladyfish and many more species |
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THE RECIPE
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| Tail: Tan Craft Fur, Pearl Krystal Flash |
| Body: Tan and Cream Rug Yarn |
| Thread: Chartreuse |
| Eyes: Medium Bead Chain Eyes |
| Markers: Olive and Chartreuse |
| Weed Guard: Mono V |
| Hook: Mustad 34007 |
| Hook Sizes: 2,4,1,1/0 |
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THE TASTY TOAD
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| TYING THE TASTY TOAD |
| This fly has been in my fly box for the last 6 or 7 years or so. This is my go to fly. When all else fails, chuck the toad. When tied with gold flash in the tail, this becomes a deadly redfish fly too!! This fly is the modified version of the original. Original pattern by Captain Harry Spear |
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THE RECIPE
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| Tail: Tan and White marabou, two grizzly hackles and pearl krystal flash |
| Body: Tan and Cream Sparkle yarn or tan poly yarn |
| Thread: Chartreuse |
| Eyes: Small or Medium Lead Eyes |
| Weed Guard: Mono V |
| Hook: Mustad 34007 |
| Hook Sizes: 2,4,1 |
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THE DEER HAIR SHRIMP
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| TYING THE DEER HAIR SHRIMP |
| This fly is basically a Borski Slider except the body is craft fur. We all know how Borksi flies work! Any fly designed by Tim is a winner! |
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THE RECIPE
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| Tail: Tan Craft Fur and Pearl Krystal Flash |
| Body: Rust Craft Fur |
| Thread: Wine |
| Eyes: Medium Bead Chain |
| Weed Guard: Mono V |
| Hook: Gamagatsu B10 Stinger |
| Hook Sizes: 1 |
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THE BONEFISH SLIDER
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| TYING THE BONEFISH SLIDER |
| I changed the pattern little bit. I substituted the deer hair for sparkle yarn. This fly has caught me numerous bonefish and it should be in everyone's fly box. Original pattern by Tim Borski |
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THE RECIPE
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| Tail: Tan Craft Fur and Pearl Krystal Flash |
| Body: Tan Sparkle Yarn |
| Thread: Chartreuse |
| Eyes: Small or Medium Lead Eyes |
| Weed Guard: Mono V |
| Hook: Mustad 34007 |
| Hook Sizes: 2,4,1 |
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THE GOTCHA
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| TYING THE GOTCHA |
| Not much to say about this must-have pattern. You should stuff as many as you can in your fly box. Proven to catch bonefish where ever they live. |
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THE RECIPE
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| Tail: Pearl Mylar Tubing |
| Body: Pearl Sparkle Braid |
| Thread: Pink |
| Eyes: Medium Bead Chain Eyes |
| Weed Guard: Optional |
| Hook: Mustad 34007 |
| Hook Sizes: 2,4,1 |
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FLORIDA KEYS TARPON FLIES |
THE CD
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| TYING THE CD |
| The CD is by far the best tarpon pattern I have ever used. I mostly use this pattern for laid up tarpon in the backcountry. It's irresistible. I haven't had to change this pattern once in the last 4 years. It is the "laid up" tarpon devastator. |
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THE RECIPE
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| Tail: 2 yellow, 2 white and 2 grizzly hackles splayed outward, yellow krystal flash |
| Body: 2 yellow and 2 white hackles palmered - alternating |
| Flash: Pearl Krystal Flash |
| Bump: Yellow Chenille |
| Thread: Yellow |
| Thread Protection: 25lb. Mono - snelled |
| Hook: Mustad 3407SS |
| Hook Sizes: 2/0, 3/0 |
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THE MRS. HOWELL
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| TYING THE MRS. HOWELL |
| The Mrs. Howell is the exact same fly as the CD but a different color scheme. I made this fly for one particular spot in the backcountry of Islamorada where fishing gets tough. I also tied this fly for one particular client, Dan Keefe. |
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THE RECIPE
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| Tail: 4 Ginger Hackles - Splayed Outward,Pearl Krystal Flash |
| Body: 4 Purple Hackles - Palmered |
| Flash: Pearl Krystal Flash |
| Bump: Tan Chenille |
| Thread: Olive or Wine |
| Thread Protection: 25lb. Mono - snelled |
| Hook: Mustad 3407SS |
| Hook Sizes: 2/0, 3/0 |
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THE TARPON TOAD
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| TYING THE TARPON TOAD |
| The secret is out! This fly became very popular from the tv show Chasing Silver. The Toad has a lot of different versions. Some are tied with marabou tails and collars instead of rabbit. Either one will work. I have many of both stuffed in my fly box. |
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THE RECIPE
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| Tail: Chartreuse Rabbit Zonker Strip - Inverted |
| Body: Yellow Rabbit Zonker Strip - Palmered |
| Head: Tan Poly Yarn |
| Eyes: Black Mono Eyes |
| Thread: Chartreuse |
| Hook: Mustad 3407SS |
| Hook Sizes: 2/0, 3/0 |
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THE INHALER
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| TYING THE INHALER |
| This fly is my favorite fly to throw at baby tarpon on dark or blotchy bottom. I've also caught many large tarpon on the Inhaler in the Islamorada backcountry as well.
A quick tap retrieve is best. For baby tarpon tie this fly on 34007 1/0 stainless hook and for large tarpon tie on a Mustad 3407SS 2/0 or 3/0. |
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THE RECIPE
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| Tail: Chartreuse Rabbit Zonker Strip - Inverted |
| Head: Chartreuse Medium Estaz |
| Eyes: Black Mono Eyes |
| Thread Protection: 25lb. Mono - snelled |
| Thread: Chartreuse |
| Hook: Mustad 34007. 3407SS |
| Hook Sizes: 1, 1/0 2/0, 3/0 |
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FLORIDA KEYS PERMIT FLIES |
THE FUZZY MERKIN
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| TYING THE FUZZY MERKIN |
| This fly is a Merkin tied inverted. After tying in the yarn, I take a small wire brush and brush out the yarn. It makes the appearance of a complete shell. It also sinks faster.This fly can be tied in various colors and sized. If tied on a size 2 or 4, it can be deadly on bonefish and redfish. |
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THE RECIPE
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Tail: Brown Marabou,
Pearl Krystal Flash |
| Body: Brown Sparkle Yarn |
| Eyes: Large Lead Eyes |
| Legs: Rubber Legs |
| Thread: Orange |
| Weed Guard: Mono V |
| Hook: Mustad 34007 |
| Hook Sizes: 1, 1/0 2/0 |
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THE T-PAK CRAB
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| TYING THE T-PAK CRAB |
| The T-Pak, short for Todd Paikin, one of my clients who loves to throw this fly at big Bonefish and Permit. We have caught numerous fish on this fly and it has taken it's fair share of Permit as well.. |
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THE RECIPE
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| Tail: Barred Tan Craft Fur and Orange Krystal Flash |
| Body: Tan and Cream Sparkle Yarn |
| Thread: Wine |
| Eyes: Medium Bead Chain |
| Weed Guard: Mono V |
| Legs: Tan Round Rubber Legs |
| Hook: Gamagatsu B10 Stinger |
| Hook Sizes: 1 |
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FLORIDA KEYS REDFISH FLIES |
THE REDFISH SEADUCER
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| TYING THE REDFISH SEADUCER |
| Talk about a fly that can catch some redfish! This fly is known to catch redfish in Texas as well as Florida. Great fly for tailing reds. It can also be tied with lead eyes for deep water situations. |
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THE RECIPE
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| Tail: Four Grizzly Hackles Splayed Outward. (two on each side) |
| Flash: Gold or Copper Krstal Flash |
| Body: Three grizzly hackles palmered |
| Head: Orange Medium Ice Chenille |
| Thread: Orange |
| Thread Protection: 25lb. mono snelled |
| Weed Guard: Mono V |
| Hook: Mustad 34007 |
| Hook Sizes: 2. 1, 1/0 |
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FLORIDA KEYS SNOOK FLIES |
THE WHITE WIDOW
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| TYING THE WHITE WIDOW |
| This is a great all around baitfish pattern fly. Great for snook, tarpon or just about anything that will eat baitfish. This fly imitates a finger mullet. |
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THE RECIPE
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| Tail : White Rabbit Zonker Strip |
| Body: Body Fur |
| Thread: Chartreuse |
| Eyes: Plastic Eyes |
| Markers: Black, Purple, Red |
| Hook: Mustad 34007 |
| Hook Sizes: 1,1/0 |
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FLORIDA KEYS SHARK FLIES |
THE MAD PUMPKIN
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| TYING THE MAD PUMPKIN |
| A great all around shark fly. This fly is also deadly in all black. You will notice I don't take much care in tying this fly. It's usually trashed after a shark gets a hold of it. |
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THE RECIPE
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| Tail: Orange Zonker strip,
Pearl Flashabou |
| Body: Orange Marabou, palmered |
| Head: Dan Bailey's body fur |
| Thread: Orange |
| Hook: Mustad 3407SS |
| Hook Sizes: 2/0, 3/0 |
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Florida Keys Fishing Videos |
Permit Fishing with Joe Leskoske
Joe caught 3 Permit in one day and we have it on film! |
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Underwater Baby Tarpon
Mike Hill catches a baby tarpon on fly. We dunk the GoPro Camera to see what its like Underwater. No Sound. |
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Black Tip Sharks on Fly
Warren Stern rips up on some Black Tip Sharks on fly for the first time. |
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DOA LURES - CAL JERK BAIT
Something I put together for my favorite artificial bait. |
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Tarpon on DOA CALs
The Deckers, father and son rip up on some medium sized tarpon on the DOA CAL Jerk bait. This video has some of the most amazing tarpon jumps. |
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Tarpon on Fly
Rob hooked up with his first tarpon on fly |
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Tarpon on Fly
Doug Nix with his first tarpon on fly. Doug was throwing a gurgler pattern. |
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Bonefish on Fly
Todd Paikin with some insane bonefish footage, fighting a 10.5 lb Bonefish on fly and a 13 lb. Bonefish on light tackle. Choose below.
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Tarpon on Light Tackle
DOA strikes again! Justin hooking up with some a nice Tarpon on 10 lb gear. Awesome Tarpon jumps. Slow Motion Video |
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Big Tarpon and Permit
Roger Moore from England, catching big Tarpon, Permit and casting to some Sharks on fly. |
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Bonefish and Permit
Denis pursuing his Grand Slam. He scored with two big bonefish and a awesome Permit. |
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Bonefish on Light tackle
Elizabeth with her first monster Bonefish ever and Tom caught himself a big Bonefish as well. |
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Permit and Tarpon
Joe Leskoske pursuing another Grand Slam catching the holy grail, the Permit and some baby Tarpon |
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Tarpon, Snook and Bonefish
What can you say about the DOA Lures! They are devastating. Tim and Val pursuing the incredible Super Grand Slam catching Snook, Tarpon and Bonefish. |
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