Big Y Fly Co

Christmas Island Special w/Beadchain Eyes

$2.02

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Description

Description The Christmas Island Special is a proven flats pattern designed for one job— getting eaten by bonefish . Built to mimic small shrimp and crustaceans, it features a slim, buggy profile with just enough movement and flash to trigger confident eats without spooking fish in shallow water. The beadchain eye version offers a lighter, softer presentation , making it ideal for skinny water, calm conditions, and spooky fish. It lands quietly, tracks naturally, and gets down just enough to stay in the feeding zone without hanging up or plowing into the bottom. From Kiritimati to any technical flat, this is a go-to when fish are selective and conditions demand precision. Overview / Specs Fly Type: Saltwater Flats / Bonefish Primary Imitation: Shrimp / Small crustaceans Weighting: Beadchain eyes (light sink rate) Best Conditions: Shallow water, low wind, spooky fish Water Depth: Skinny flats to moderate depth Features Beadchain Eyes for Soft Landings – Ideal for shallow, pressured fish Slim, Natural Profile – Matches common flats forage without overdoing it Subtle Movement – Just enough action to trigger eats without spooking fish Versatile Performer – Effective across a wide range of flats conditions Guide-Trusted Pattern – A consistent producer in technical fisheries

Specifications

Category

Saltwater Flies

Sink Rate

slow sink

Target Species

inshore

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Action

subtle movement

Conditions

clear water, low light

Field Notes

This is a technical bonefish flats fly designed for skinny water and pressured fish. It shines on calm days when a quiet landing and subtle presentation matter, especially when fish are keying on shrimp and small crustaceans. Present it with accurate casts and short strips or dead-drift style retrieves to keep it in the feeding lane without spooking fish.

Pros

  • Beadchain eyes create a softer, quieter landing
  • Natural shrimp/crustacean profile for selective bonefish
  • Works well in shallow, technical flats

Cons

  • Not ideal for heavy surf or deep water
  • Subtle profile may be less visible in very dirty water

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