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BONEFISH FLIES
There are hundreds of different bonefish patterns, most of which catch fish in specific places or certain conditions if used properly. However, it's not practical to carry them all with you so we suggest a small range of imitative patterns (if you know what prey you are attempting to imitate) plus a good selection of non-imitative patterns such as Crazy Charlies in different colours and sizes which, if fished correctly, will catch fish most of the time by loosely representing the various shrimpy, crabby, wormy, fishy things that bonefish eat. Please don't skimp on flies - they are the most important part of your kit!PREMIUM QUALITY BONEFISH FLIES from £1.20 each tied on top quality stainless steel hooks. In alphabetical order...
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ABACO SHRIMP
Heavily weighted with gold dumbell eyes, suggestive of several
shrimp and small crab species. Fast sinking, size 4 or 6
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ABSOLUTE FLEA

Lightly weighted with red dumbell eyes, suggestive of grass shrimps and small crabs, particularly effective for tailing fish on grass flats, also effective on sand, fitted
with weed-guard, size 6
£1.35 each
...or get 12 of these top selling flies for the price of 10 (=16.67% discount)...
£13.50 per Pack of 12
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AMBER SHRIMP
Lightly weighted with gold chain eyes, suggestive of grass shrimps etc. Excellent quality...
...or get 6 of these top selling flies for the price of 5 (=16.67% discount)...
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BONEFISH BITTERS


Lightly weighted epoxy pattern, suggestive of small sea urchins and crabs, size 8
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BITTER, BROWN

Similar to above but slightly lighter and therefore less splashy. Excellent quality, size 8
£1.50 each
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BONEFISH BROWN EPOXY

A weighted, shrimpy, crabby, fishy pattern fitted with weed-guard...
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BONEFISH SINKING SHRIMP

A heavy pink shrimpy fly dressed with three pairs of bead chain eyes (may be slightly different to photo), size 4
£1.40 each
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BONEFISH SPECIAL (aka "Crazy Charlie Special")

An unweighted pattern, suggestive of various shrimp species and suitable for "tailing" fish. See drop-down menu for sizes currently available.
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BRISTLE WORM
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2½" overall, unweighted and dressed on a standard size 6 stainless hook and flexible braid with a loop at the "head" end and two plastic "eyes" - yes we know worms don't have eyes but we promise not to tell the bonefish if you don't!
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CHILLIPEPPER

With gold chain eyes, similar to a Crazy Charlie but gold with an orange wing and a sparkly tail, suggestive of grass shrimps, size 6
£1.35 each
...or get 12 of these top selling flies for the price of 10 (=16.67% discount)...
£13.50 per Pack of 12
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CHRISTMAS ISLAND SPECIALS


Similar to Crazy Charlies but with a sparkly tail & painted heavy dumbell eyes...
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CRAZY CHARLIES, MEDIUM WEIGHT






Evolved from the "Nasty Charlie" - the first ever reversed dressed
bonefish fly. The best known of all bonefish flies and still one of the best.
With bead-chain eyes, size 6.
...or get 12 of these top selling flies for the price of 10 (=16.67% discount)...
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CRAZY CHARLIES, HEAVY WEIGHT
Similar to above but with solid metal dumbell eyes, size 4
...or get 12 of these top selling flies for the price of 10 (=16.67% discount)...
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CRAZY CHARLIES, STEALTH

Similar to above but un-weighed with plastic chain eyes, ideal for skinny water, calm conditions and "tailers". See drop-down menue for available sizes & colours...
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CUBA BONEFISH, TAN
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A pattern popularised in Cuba but effective in many other locations, it's shrimpy appearance together with an effective weed-guard makes it ideal for fishing over grass, coral and mixed ground. Available weighted with metal dumbell eyes, or un-weighted, "blind" (no eyes)...
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CUBAN SHRIMP, TAN

Suggestive of several shrimp and crab species. Lightly weighted with small silver chain eyes. Fitted with sillilegs for a very mobile appearance, even when inched slowly along the bottom. Most effective fished over a muddy or mixed bottom....
...or get 12 of these top selling flies for the price of 10 (=16.67% discount)...
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EPOXY MINI PUFF

A Mini Puff
variant fitted with epoxy coated dumbell eyes for added weight and durability, size 4
£1.35 each
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FLASHBACK SHRIMPS
Lightweight and realistic, ideal for "skinny water" and tailing fish, size 6
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GO-TO-JO

An attractor fly with a general prey shape suggestive of shimps, crabs & small fish. Un-weighted with plastic eyes and a bushy hackled body for a large profile yet soft landings when cast to tailing fish, size 4
£1.35 each
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GOTCHA
Weighted with metal bead chain eyes, loosely represents almost anything! BfG's favourite bonefish fly - no particular fly will always work, but if you were only allowed one pattern this would be it! Fitted with stealth (plastic), medium (1/8") or large (5/32") silver chain eyes (see drop down menu for current availability)...
...or get 12 of these top selling flies for the price of 10 (=16.67% discount)...
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GOTCHA
Similar to Fulling Mill version (above) but slightly stiffer winging material (therefore slightly less 'mobile' in the water but probably fewer tangles). Take your pick! Sizes 4, 6 or 8 fitted with medium (1/8") silver chain eyes. Excellent quality...
...or get 6 of these top selling flies for the price of 5 (=16.67% discount)...
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HOOLA SHRIMPS
Great looking shrimpy patterns with epoxy coated beaded bodies, medium weight, size 6
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ITR (In The Round) SHRIMP

Lightweight Strealth flies with plastic chain eyes for a delicate presentation
when stalking spooky bones in skinny water on calm, bright days! Only available in small sizes. Brown for coral or mixed ground and Pearl for marle or sandy flats. Excellent quality...
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JIM'S GOLDEN EYE SHRIMP

An effective mantis-shrimp imitation with a pair of shiny bead chain eyes at the business
end of the long shank hook, size 6
£1.50 each
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LEAD NOSE SHRIMPS
Fritz pattern, weighted with small dumbells & lead wire - useful in deeper water or when the bones (or other fish) are fry-feeding. Pearl or Chartreuse...
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MARABOU SHRIMP

Weighted with silver chain eyes, suggestive of various shrimp species. Marabou mobile
dressing "breathes" in the water making these flies very attractive when fished slow or static. Brown or pink, each in size size 6 with large eyes, or size 8 with medium eyes. Excellent
quality...
...or get 6 of these top selling flies for the price of 5 (=16.67% discount)...
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MINI PUFF

A shrinpy, crabby fly with a softer splash down than
many other weighted flies. Very popular in the Bahamas...
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MINI PUFF (TAN)

Similar to above but Pacific Fly version... more drab, smaller and lighter weight with small bead chain eyes. Ideal for skinny-water stalking on marle or mixed-bottom flats. Excellent quality. Size 6
£1.50 each
...or get 6 of these top selling flies for the price of 5 (=16.67% discount)...
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M.O.E. (MOTHER OF EPOXY)
Another popular shrimpy, crabby fly but with a
durable epoxy coated diamond shape head, fast sinking...
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SIMRAM

Based
on the famous Gotcha but dressed with rabbit hair so that it "breathes"
as the water moves over it. Can be fished static. Suggestive of fanworms. Heavily weighted with chromed dumbell eyes. For bonefish and permit. Size 4
£1.35 each
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SKINNY SHRIMP

A lightly weighted shrimpy/crabby/wormy pattern based
on the Gotcha colour scheme but with highly mobile tufted rabbit fur "wing", Silli
Legs "tail", Crystal Flash antennae and small chrome chain eyes. Very useful in a variety of situations for bonefish and permit.
...or get 12 of these top selling flies for the price of 10 (=16.67% discount)...
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ULTRA SHRIMP
Lightweight and realistic with epoxy body,
ideal for "tailers", good enough to eat! Pink or Tan for bonefish, Tan for permit. Size 4
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WILL'S SKITTAL


Hot new pattern for bonefish, permit
and many other species. Suggestive of shrimps, crabs & baitfish. Quite heavily weighted with dumbell eyes. Size 4
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WOODSTOCK (aka Turd Fly)
With dumbell eyes, an effective shrimpy, wormy pattern, white (for fishing over sand) or tan (as illustrated) for everywhere else, size 4
...or get 12 of these top selling flies for the price of 10 (=16.67% discount)...
CRAB FLIES FOR PERMIT & BONEFISH
PREMIUM QUALITY CRAB PATTERNS from £1.50 each tied on top quality stainless hooks. In alphabetical order...
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ANTRON CRAB (aka Yarn Crab)

A medium weight Yarn Crab variant with silver dumbell eyes by Pacific Fly. A very effective pattern small enough to cast to spooky bonefish. Excellent quality...
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CHERNOBYL CRAB

A heavily weighted crab imitation with painted eyes and nylon weed-guard, suitable for permit and big bones in deep water...
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CRAIG'S TARPON CAYE PERMIT CRAB (original)

Another Yarn Crab variant with small dumbell eyes and long trailing legs. Can be stripped or fished static. Excellent quality. Size 2, tan.
£1.50 each
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CRAIG'S TARPON CAYE PERMIT CRAB (new version)

As above but totally different! This is the latest version from the inventor. As you can see the colour has changed to olive, the dumbell eyes are now black, there are now 4 pairs of legs, a nylon weedguard has been added, the hook is smaller, shorter and micro-barbed, but same
excellent quality. Size 4, olive.
£1.50 each
...or get 6 of these top selling flies for the price of 5 (=16.67% discount)...
£7.50 per Pack of 6
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DEL'S MERKIN

A weighted Yarn Crab with rubber legs and
nylon weed-guard, suitable for permit and big bones. See drop-down menu for available sizes.
...or get 6 of these top selling flies for the price of 5 (=16.67% discount)...
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FLEXO CRAB
A realistic imitation with mesh body and flexible legs
suitable for permit and big bones. Weighted, but not as heavy as Cherobyl Crab. Originally available in #2 only, but now produced in #6 as well - small enough to cast with 8wt outfits. Olive or sand colour...
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EPOXY RAG HEAD CRAB

Weighted with medium black dumbell eyes these attractive crab
imitations have a hard epoxy "shell", are less splashy and easier to deliver than many other crab patterns, and have a neat nylon loop weedguard. See drop-down menu for available sizes.
...or get 6 of these top selling flies for the price of 5 (=16.67% discount)...
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WOOL CRAB (aka Velcro Crab)

A Pacific Fly pattern similar to Rag Head Crab above but with silver dumbell eyes, softer body, longer legs
and no weedguard. Olive or tan, each in size size 4 with medium eyes, or size 6 with small eyes. Excellent quality...
...or get 6 of these top selling flies for the price of 5 (=16.67% discount)...
OTHER FLIES FOR PERMIT
Many of the flies listed in the Bonefish Flies section are also used for permit, particularly the Simram, Skinny Shrimp, Ultra Shrimp (tan) and Will's Skittal (find them just above this section).
SALTWATER FLIES FOR TARPON & OTHER SPECIES
PREMIUM QUALITY SALTWATER FLIES tied on top quality stainless hooks, priced from £1.60 each. In alphabetical order...
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ABEL ANCHOVY
A popular un-weighted lure suitable for most predators.
Hook size: 1/0
£1.75 each
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BEND BACK




Fry imitator suitable for many species. Small enough to cast
long distances with bonefish tackle. Reversed-dressed so that it swims hook point up.
Hook size: 2
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BIG FISH FLY

An excellent lure for most large predators. Overall length: 8ins.
Hook size: 4/0.
£2.45 each
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BRAIDED 'CUDA FLY
Imitates needle fish, the preferred diet of barracuda on many flats, chartreuse, overall length: approx.
10".
Hook size: 4/0
£2.45 each
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CLOUSER DEEP MINNOWS



Weighted with lead dumbell eyes, Lefty Kreh's favourite all-round streamer lure on which he has caught most species.
Colours: black, blue, chartreuse, Mickey Finn.
Size: 4 or 6 (please see drop down menu)
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CLOUSER DECEIVER

A large heavily weighted streamer for most predators in deep water, approx
5" overall.
Hook size: 2/0
£1.95 each
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DECEIVERS





For tarpon and most
other predators. Colours: black, chartreuse, "cockroach", orange, white.
Hook size: 1/0 (for larger tarpon flies please scroll down to "Tarpon Flies" or click here.
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DIVER

A lightweight lure designed to dive erratically when stripped,
imitating a wounded baitfish, fitted with nylon weed guard, approx 2½" overall. Hook size: 4
£1.95 each
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GLASS MINNOWS

Good all-round fry imitations effective for many predators.
Hook size: 2
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GT FLIES


Specifically designed for GTs (giant trevally) but suitable for most other large predators. Colours: chartreuse or orange.
Hook sze: 2/0
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HOT HEAD GURGLER

Unweighted foam popper designed to make a disturbance at the surface when stripped. Effective for most top-water predators, overall
length approx 3".
Hook size: 1
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NEEDLEFISH


Unweighted barracuda lure with braided body and marabou tail for surface fishing,
approximate length: 4", available in blue, chartreuse and copper.
Hook size: 1/0.
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ROGUE BANGER

Chartreuse surface popper with holographic eyes, ideal for barracuda and many other top-water predators. For best effect strip it as fast as you can!
Hook size: 2/0,
£1.95 each
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SANDEELS


Excellent imitations suitable for most predators including bass. Unweighted, overall length approx 3".
Hook size: 6.
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TARPON FLIES




Proven patterns, very good quality.
N.B. The Casa Mar Special has bead chain eyes for added weight and more "wiggle".
Hook size: 4/0. (For smaller tarpon flies see Deceivers above, or New Tarpon Flies below)
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PREMIUM TARPON FLIES






The latest versions introduced in 2009, premium quality, superior hooks, individually packaged.
Hook size: 4/0 & 2/0 (please see drop-down menu for currently available patterns & sizes)
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YOUNG OF THE YEAR

An impressive fry imitation, very light weight for fishing at the surface or slow
sinking "on the drop".
Hook size: 2
£1.75 each
SALTWATER FLY SELECTION PACKS

(Three brand names but all tied by Fulling Mill on premium quality stainless steel hooks)
These excellent selection packs will cover almost every saltwater situation, making your choice much easier. We recommend buying more than one pack
of each - those tough saltwater species can soon eat their way through you fly box and you will inevitably
lose the most effective ones to mangroves, coral or break-offs!
For a typical 6-day bonefish trip we suggest you invest in 3 or 4 packs of BONEFISH plus 1 or 2 packs of FLATS MAGIC and perhaps a pack of either SHRIMPS or STEALTH for skinny water tailers or dead calm conditions.
NB. quantities and patterns may vary slightly from those illustrated.
BONEFISH
A well balanced selection of proven bonefish flies which should cover most bonefishing situations...
CRABS
A selection of 6 top quality weighted crab patterns, primarily for throwing at permit ...
FLATS MAGIC
A selection of the latest patterns and variations
for bonefish and permit including Abaco Shrimp, Skinny Shrimp & Will's Skittal
- well worth a try when the old faithful patterns fail
(8 flies, all with metal eyes)...
GLASS MINNOWS
8 durable epoxy bait-fish imitators suitable for all small-to-medium
predators in fresh or saltwater. Even bonefish will eat these when fry feeding...
SALTWATER BAITFISH
6 useful streamer lures suitable for most medium size predators, including tarpon...
SEA BASS SPECIAL
7 weighted bass flies to keep you out of mischief when you can't go bonefishing...
SHRIMPS
8 good looking modern shrimpy patterns, mostly unweighted...
STEALTH BONEFISH
Lightweight bonefish flies for extra delicate presentation. Includes several classic Gotcha & Charlie patterns fitted with plastic instead of metal eyes. Ideal for tailers and skinny water stalking, particularly in flat calm conditions...
TARPON
8 Deceiver variations ideal for tarpon and other medium-to-large
predators. Also suitable for pike back home! Great value for money...
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to keep them safe?
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