The Original Sand Prawn tied by James Christmas himself Tied on Gamakatsu SL11-3H hooks to handle any species, and weighted with four 2mm Fl Orange beads. Weedguards included.

One of our most popular flies to target those elusive Spotted Grunter on the mud flats of our Western Cape estuaries. The articulated design naturally replicates the silhouette of the mud prawns on the surface with the floating foam head and the tail section that hangs below the water's surface. Fished on a static drift with the current/tide or a slow figure of eight has proven to be very effective. Tied on tried and tested grip saltwater hooks. Colours are based on the body materials - H2O Lively Legs Crustacean Brush.

Very effective flies for Mullet in the Western Cape  Tied on Hanak H260BL #14 or similar hooks Foam and synthetic fibre body to float in the surface film 2 flies per pack

The Pillow Talk is a classic bonefish fly. We try keep ours as close to the original recipe as possible and the results show. Tied on Gamakatsu SL11-3H hooks and weighted with a tungsten dumbbell.

A unique fly for a unique fish. These are tied on a long shank circle hook and weighted with bead chain eyes to ensure the fly sits hook-point up, all the time.    Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch about a custom order at fish@upstreamflyfishing.co.za

Alphexo crabs for all your crustacean-eating species! Each species requires a different size, profile, and weight, so make sure you select according to your target species Bumphead Parrotfish: These beasts require a stout, sharp hook. These crabs are tied on Gamakatsu SL12S hooks in size 1/0 and weighted with a tungsten dumbbell. Permit: These spooky fish require a crab with a slightly more slender profile and less weight. They are tied on Gamakatsu SL12S hooks in size 2 and weighted with a single 3.5mm tungsten bead. Triggerfish: Alphexos for triggers need to get on the deck fast. We tie ours on Gamakatsu SL12S hooks in size 2 and weight them with a tungsten dumbbell.   Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch about a custom order at fish@upstreamflyfishing.co.za  

Big and plenty heavy, these Yellowfish Alphlexos will work for both small- and largemouth Yellowfish. The Tan option has fluorescent orange tips on the legs which shine super bright under UV light 5mm Tungsten Dumbbell and two 4.0mm Tungtsen Beads for weight.

Daho needles are the best tool for splicing, looping or threading leaders, top shot or fly lines into our C-16 Hollow Core Braid.

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