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Crease FlyTopwaterintermediate

Gulf Coast & Emerald Coast

Crease Fly

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Available Sizes#1/0 - #2/0
Color Variations
Silver/BlueChartreuse/WhiteBoneOlive/White

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Signature tierStrong match

Sandbar Flies

Matched on Gulf Coast & Emerald Coast, topwater flies, redfish. Louisiana/Gulf Coast redfish and inshore signature tier lead.

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Regional shopStrong match

Sight Cast Fishing Co.

Matched on Gulf Coast & Emerald Coast, topwater flies, redfish. Texas and Gulf Coast saltwater catalog focused on redfish and inshore sight-fishing.

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Regional shopStrong match

Forgotten Coast Fly Co.

Matched on Gulf Coast & Emerald Coast, topwater flies, redfish. Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast shop lead for inshore saltwater patterns.

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Signature tierStrong match

Salty Fly Tying

Matched on Gulf Coast & Emerald Coast, topwater flies, redfish. Drew Chicone's saltwater tying catalog and learning hub, strongest for saltwater pattern validation.

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Broad sourceStrong match

Fulling Mill Flies

Matched on topwater flies, trout, baitfish. Large pattern house with broad freshwater and saltwater fly categories.

topwater fliestroutbaitfish
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Joe Blados took a piece of foam, folded it in half, and created a topwater fly that swims with the erratic desperation of a baitfish in full panic mode. The hinged body rocks and wobbles on the strip, throwing spray and commotion that pulls predators from across the flat. Jack crevalle hit this fly like they are personally offended by its existence.

Quick Facts

TypeTopwater
Difficultyintermediate
SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall
Target SpeciesJack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Ladyfish
Sizes#1/0 - #2/0
Best LocationsTampa Bay, FL; Galveston Bay, TX; Destin, FL; Grand Isle, LA

Where to Fish It

Tampa Bay

FL · Bay

Galveston Bay

TX · Bay

Destin

FL · Surf

Grand Isle

LA · Nearshore

Map unavailable. Locations for Crease Fly: Tampa Bay, FL; Galveston Bay, TX; Destin, FL; Grand Isle, LA

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