Flies

Big fish like little fish, and soon after the original Kinky Muddler started making the rounds and netting some monsters, those same big fish told us they needed a trimmer, smaller version as well. This pattern is a stealthy, neutrally buoyant baitfish imitation that mimics the profile of small and midsized baits. It sports a water-pushing head that makes its tail wiggle just like a real baitfish, and it calls tarpon, snook, and reds out from the mangroves. Largemouth bass love to ambush it as it hovers near lily pads, and it’s also a killer baitfish imitation in clear water flats and bays, when you need something subtle that can be inched and scooted along in shallow water for stripers and blues. And yet, despite its backcountry pedigree, raging albies and small tuna in the rips also love to hammer it, because it swims so naturally.

For those targeting bonefish, this is a must have fly. Combined with extra small lead eyes, this pattern sinks well in deeper flats, and draws the attention of both bonefish and permit. Available in both spawning shrimp colors and a more muted pink, this fly is a universal pattern that will quickly become a go-to.

Tied with glass beads to give a realistic representation of the segmentation of a shrimp, this fly works well for everything from euphasids for sea-run cutthroat to shrimp when targeting bonefish.

This is a fun little shrimp that proves itself in the game of salmon and cutthroat in the saltwater estuaries all the way to bonefish in the tropics. It is a worthy addition to the fly box of any saltwater or estuary angler.

The Shrimp Tease was designed with a perfect mix of flash, rubberlegs, and weight to create the all around redfish fly for use from the Carolinas to the Florida coast. It is available in two sizes to perfectly adapt your fly to the water depth and spookiness of the fish you're targeting.

RIO's Smelling Salt was designed with the laid up tarpon in mind, with a soft landing presentation, foul preventing mono loop under the tail, and neutral buoyancy for a perfect fishing fly. On recent research trips it was noted that this fly also had a very interesting side effect, in addition to tarpon, snook couldn't keep their mouths away from it. This pattern is ideal for the Florida fisherman that doesn't necessarily want to purchase "tarpon specific" patterns, and would rather buy patterns that will work for many species.