Crazy Charlie

Photo of El Pescador owners

Pattern Background

This is the grandfather of bonefish flies and of all the designs that ride hook up with a wing covering the hook point.  In white, yellow, tan, pink. Flies available in sizes: 4, 6, 8. Shallow: Plastic bead eyes, slowest sink rate.Tailing: Metal bead chain eyes, medium sink rate.Deep: Non toxic metal dumbbell eyes, fast sink rate.

Here is a good article about the creator of this pattern, Charlie Smith, and how it came about.

https://www.saltwatersportsman.com/techniques/fly-tying/story-behind-crazy-charlie/

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Testimonial

Let me begin by saying that my trip to El Pescador was wonderful! Your facility and staff are first class. It is not often that I find the entire staff so courteous and accommodating. You should take great pride in El Pescador. Once again, thank you for a great time, I will be back.
Donald B.