The classic Gun Nymph pattern by Gary Glen Young, adapted slightly to suit our preferences. The fine rubber legs give this pattern great movement in the water making it highly effective.
We recommend the FL Orange tag for Yellowfish, and the FL Violet tag for trout.
Tied on Dohiku and Hends Competition hooks, with Slotted Tungsten beads- Size #14 and #16: 3mm Tungsten bead- Size #18 2.5mm Tungsten bead
A great shrimp and critter pattern with plenty of movement. Can be fished for tropical species such as triggerfish and bonefish, or local reef species such as blacktail and cape bream.
Tied on Ahrex hooks and weighted with a tungsten dumbbell
Originally designed for GT, but now adapted for Tigerfish. This fishy bream pattern has made a name for itself taking trophy after trophy.
Tied on Ahrex SA270 size 2/0
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.