Bonefish Scampi – Tying Instructions March 2, 2016 — Leave a Comment Mmm Bonefish Scampi. Photos: Kyle Shea. At Andros South, we generally subscribe to the ‘big fish like big flies’ theory. Just ask long time Andros South guide, Josie Sands, what he likes in a bonefish fly.. “More meat” is likely what you’ll hear. So, today we’re coming at you with a step by step for a popular bonefish pattern of the ‘meaty’ variety designed by Henry Cowen, the Bonefish Scampi. By utilizing a rabbit zonker strip, the Bonefish Scampi creates a large profile (which we really like) while offering great movement in the water as well. It’s also a great pattern to get creative with, as virtually every material can substituted for a different color. Keep reading for the step by step instructions of our favorite color combination for South Andros. Fly Fishing | Alaska | Bahamas | British Columbia | Chile converted by Web2PDFConvert.com
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Hook: Daiichi 2546 or Tiemco 811s – Sz. 2-4.Thread: UTC 140 Denier – Fl. Fire Orange.Eyes: Silver Mini Lead Eyes OR Medium Silver Bead Chain Eyes.Tail: Medium Mylar Tubing – Pearl.Body: Flat Diamond Braid – Pearl.Wing: Rabbit Zonker Strip – Tan or Ginger.Over Wing: Craft Fur – Cream.Flash: Kyrstal Flash – Pearl.
Step 1: Secure thread and tie in eyes at the 1/3 position of the shankusing figure eight wraps of thread. We used silver plated lead eyes here,
but bead chain eyes can easily be substituted depending on the depthyou’re fishing. Keep in mind that rabbit tends to take a little extra weight