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How to tie a Spawning Gurgler Fly for Bonefish

Posted by Darren MacEachern on

How to tie a Spawning Gurgler Fly for Bonefish

  I recently had a request from a client to tie up a set of these somewhat unique "dry" flies for pursuing bonefish. the pattern is a mash up of Peterson's Spawning Shrimp and Gartside's Gurgler. I tied these in sizes #2 and #4 and they float really well in the dunk tests I performed. I do have plans to try out some freshwater colors in the spring for bass.  Original article "Raising the Ghosts" - https://www.flyfisherman.com/editorial/raising-the-ghosts/360782 ★★★ Spawning Gurgler Fly Pattern Recipe ★★★ Hook: saltwater hook #2-8Thread: Tan 8/0 70dSpawn sac: Shrimp Pink laser dubbingHead: White fox furAntenna: Black crystal...

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