Perry Poke 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 Fellow Fly Fisherman, I'm heading to Sanibel Island Fla and would appreciate any fly patterns that would be effective for Snook, Redfish and Specks,,,, I realize that one fly pattern will not cover all, but would like to hear your favorites are...... I will be there the two weeks in March. Thank you for any info you are willing to share. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iFly 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 Redfish sliders, Borski shrimp, EP minnows, decievers and clousers should work. Ive never caught a snook or speck OTF, but I can vouch for the sliders, shrimp and EP flies for reds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perry Poke 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2011 1324499525[/url]' post='486725']Redfish sliders, Borski shrimp, EP minnows, decievers and clousers should work. Ive never caught a snook or speck OTF, but I can vouch for the sliders, shrimp and EP flies for reds. Thank you for the Borski Shrimp suggestion..... This pattern looks like it has great smallmouth potential with a few tweaks. Of course clousers are classics. Thanks again for the tip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Bob LeMay 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2011 Perry, get a look at the flies I posted for the "Trip to the Keys" - particularly the Crystal Schminnow for fish feedng on glass minnows (bay anchovies actually) at Sanibel. The fellow that originated that pattern has a fly shop on the island and it's a staple there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tidewaterfly 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2011 Perry, I've used many types of Bonefish & Redish flies for Smallmouths, and you're right, that slider will work too! When I tied commercially, I had a customer who swore by Gurglers for Snook. Tied them big, on size 3/0 long shank hooks, with white foam, a pearl estaz body, splayed hackle tails, red hackle collar under the foam, and I added big craft eyes to them. I used 6mm thick foam, which I got in a local craft store, but layers of 2mm will also work. They work well on Stripers & bass too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perry Poke 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2011 Perry, get a look at the flies I posted for the "Trip to the Keys" - particularly the Crystal Schminnow for fish feedng on glass minnows (bay anchovies actually) at Sanibel. The fellow that originated that pattern has a fly shop on the island and it's a staple there. Hi Bob,,,im still learning my way around on this site.... Im having trouble finding you and or your "Trip to the Keys" post.... Thanks for the input... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chefben4 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2011 Trip to Keys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perry Poke 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 Trip to Keys Thanks Bob .... Very helpful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites