BaitfishbeginnerFlorida Keys & South Florida
Christmas Island Special
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Available Sizes#4 - #8
Color Variations
Pearl/PinkTan/GoldChartreuse/Pearl
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Regional shopStrong match
Forgotten Coast Fly Co.
Matched on Florida Keys & South Florida, baitfish flies, bonefish. Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast shop lead for inshore saltwater patterns.
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Visit sourceSignature tierStrong match
Salty Fly Tying
Matched on Florida Keys & South Florida, baitfish flies, bonefish. Drew Chicone's saltwater tying catalog and learning hub, strongest for saltwater pattern validation.
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Visit sourceBroad sourceStrong match
Fulling Mill Flies
Matched on baitfish flies, bonefish, shrimp. Large pattern house with broad freshwater and saltwater fly categories.
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Visit sourceBroad sourceStrong match
Orvis Fly Catalog
Matched on baitfish flies, bonefish, shrimp. Broad retail catalog for standard trout, warmwater, salmon/steelhead, and saltwater patterns.
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Sandbar Flies
Matched on baitfish flies, shrimp. Louisiana/Gulf Coast redfish and inshore signature tier lead.
baitfish fliesshrimp
Visit sourceDesigned thousands of miles away on a Pacific atoll, this fly crossed an ocean and found a second home on the flats of the Florida Keys. Bonefish, it turns out, have remarkably consistent taste regardless of zip code. The sparse dressing means it sinks without drama, and the flash says 'small shrimp' in a language that transcends geography. Proof that good design travels well.
Quick Facts
TypeBaitfish
Difficultybeginner
SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Target SpeciesBonefish
Sizes#4 - #8
Best LocationsKey West Flats, FL; Content Keys, FL; Biscayne Bay, FL
Where to Fish It
Key West Flats
FL · Flats
Content Keys
FL · Flats
Biscayne Bay
FL · Flats
Map unavailable. Locations for Christmas Island Special: Key West Flats, FL; Content Keys, FL; Biscayne Bay, FL
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