Fly Patterns

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Attracting a Grand Slam

Fly patterns are designed to create artificial flies that entice fish by imitating the appearance of flies or other aquatic organisms they naturally feed on. At El Pescador, our shop offers a diverse selection of fly patterns to suit every angler’s needs. Browse some of our most popular patterns below.

Bonefish and Permit Fly Patterns

Bonefish can be found on a variety of flats from 6″ deep to 6 feet deep. 60% of the flies should have bead chain eyes, 30% should have lead eyes, and 10% should have plastic eyes or no eyes at all.

Permit flies should be 80% lead eyes and 20% bead chain eyes. Should be a 50/50 mix of Shrimp and Crab patterns.

  • Christmas Island Special, Lead Eye – pink with tan wing, orange with tan wing – size 4,6,8
  • Squimp – size 6, 8 – tan
  • Crazy Charlie – Tan, White or Pink – size 6,8
  • Avalon – size 4
  • Grand Slam Crab – size 6
  • Gotcha – size 6
  • McCrab – size 6
  • Spawning Shrimp – size 6
  • Mantis Shrimp – size 6, 8
  • Merkin – size 4,6
  • Bauer Flats Crab – size 4 – tan

Tarpon Fly Patterns

  • Tarpon flies are generally not weighted at all.
  • Tarpon Toad – size 1/0 to 3/0 – White, Chartreuse, Black, Black/Red, Tan
  • Black Death – size 1/0 to 3/0
  • Tarpon Bunnies – size 1/0 to 3/0- White, Chartreuse, Black, Black/Red, Olive, Tan
  • Cockroach – size 1/0 to 3/0
  • Deceiver – size 1/0-3/0 – White, Chartreuse/White, Blue/White
  • Puglisi Diver – size 1/0, 2/0 – White, Black/Purple, Black/Red

Jack Crevalle Fly Patterns

  • Deceiver – Green/White, Blue/White, Chartreuse/White – size 2/0, 3/0
  • Big Popper – Blue – size 3/0
  • Pencil Popper – size 2/0
  • Clouser – size 4, 1, 2/0 – Tan/White, Chartreuse/White or White
  • Seducer- size 2/0, 3/0

Barracuda Fly Patterns

  • Cuda Fly – Green (double hooked tandem wire) – size 3/0
  • Needle Fish – Fluorescent Green/Yellow & White- size 3/0
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In Need of Gear?

We offer Orvis rods and reels for borrowing, including the all-new Helios™ rods. These rods are designed to redefine precision and performance. They are tested and proven to be four times more effective than Helios 3, the previous industry benchmark.

In addition to rods, we also offer a selection of flies available for purchase. Plus, we stock lines and tippets to make sure you’re fully prepared for a successful fishing adventure. Visit our fishing page to find out more about what gear to bring, the best time to fish, and our daily guided rate.

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