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FS Mantis Shrimp

$5.98

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Description

Fish-Skull ® Mantis Shrimp A “must have” bonefish pattern for the Bahamas and other fisheries that incorporates materials that mimic the appearance and movement of a mantis shrimp. Tied on a #2 hook with our secret ingredient, the innovative SCT (Shrimp & Cray Tail) – mimicking a crustacean tail and used as a simple modern alternative to traditional bead chain eyes and dumbbells to weight each fly.

Specifications

Category

Saltwater Flies

Target Species

inshore

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

bottom

Action

subtle crustacean imitation

Conditions

clear water, open water

Field Notes

A bonefish and flats pattern designed to imitate a mantis shrimp, making it a good choice for sight-fishing on shallow saltwater flats. Fish it with short strips and pauses near sandy bottoms, grass edges, and other areas where bonefish feed on crustaceans.

Pros

  • Realistic crustacean profile for bonefish and other flats species
  • Weighted fly with SCT design for easier casting and sink control
  • Good match for shallow saltwater sight-fishing

Cons

  • Specialized pattern with limited use outside crustacean-feeding fisheries
  • May be less effective in very dirty water than louder patterns

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