Description
Fly Type: This is a subsurface shrimp/baitfish imitation and a classic saltwater fly. Designed with a weighted head.
Best Suited For: An excellent fly for targeting a wide range of saltwater species on shallow flats. It is a proven pattern for bonefish and permit.
Best Time to Fish: This fly is effective year-round in tropical climates. The combination of green and brown colors is a great choice for a variety of conditions, especially when fishing over a mixed sandy and weedy bottom.
Water Type: A classic saltwater fly, designed for tropical environments.
Best Location: The Abaco Cay D.B. works best on sandy flats, in shallow lagoons, and near mangrove areas where its primary target species feed.
Other Value: The key to this fly's success is its combination of realistic colors and a powerful visual trigger. The fly has a mottled green and brown body with a prominent pink head and eyes. The contrasting colors make it a great imitation that also stands out to cruising fish. The weighted head helps the fly get down to the bottom and a short, erratic retrieve mimics the movement of a fleeing shrimp.