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Key West Bonefish & Permit Crab
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Species:
Permit, Bonefish -
Imitation:
Crab,
Crustacean -
Skill Level:
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Destination:
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The bonefish and permit crab is the perfect fly to have tied & ready when fishing in the Florida Keys. At any given moment you could see either bonefish or permit and both will eat this fly. We like it small usually on #4 or 2 hooks with little or no flash.

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RECIPE
Hook: |
Saltwater# hook sizes 6, 4, 2, 1 |
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Thread: |
white waxed or monofilament |
Head/Tail: |
ginger, grizzly hackle (2) |
Flash: |
optional krystal flash |
Body: |
alternating tan & ginger synthetic fibers (we used EP fibers for the video) |
Legs: |
Orange silicone legs (barred is ok too) |
Eyes: |
brass barbell eyes (med) |