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  • If you are heading to Christmas Island, the Orange Christmas Island Special will likely by your #1 f ...
    If you are heading to Christmas Island, the Orange Christmas Island Special will likely by your #1 fly. Year in and year out this is the fly that gets it done. It is sparsely tied, which is what South Pacific bonefish like, and features brass eyes to get it down and turn it over on the notoriously windy flats.
  • The Pink Christmas Island Special is our secondary color choice after Orange. There are days when Pi ...
    The Pink Christmas Island Special is our secondary color choice after Orange. There are days when Pink is the winner and you will want to have these in your fly box. It is sparsely tied, which is what South Pacific bonefish like, and features brass eyes to get it down and turn it over on the notoriously windy flats.
  • The Pearl Christmas Island Special is a classic color. It blends in with the light color of the flat ...
    The Pearl Christmas Island Special is a classic color. It blends in with the light color of the flats and works well when brighter colored flies are not producing. It is sparsely tied, which is what South Pacific bonefish like, and features brass eyes to get it down and turn it over on the notoriously windy flats.
  • The Gotcha is an unbelievably deadly bonefish fly. Whether you are fishing the Bahamas, Mexico, Hawa ...
    The Gotcha is an unbelievably deadly bonefish fly. Whether you are fishing the Bahamas, Mexico, Hawaii, Christmas Island or anywhere else bonefish swim.  You need to have this fly in your box.
  • The Worm Bite is a sneaky little bonefish pattern that produces anywhere sparse patterns work. This ...
    The Worm Bite is a sneaky little bonefish pattern that produces anywhere sparse patterns work. This fly is a winner for Christmas Island, the South Pacific or when big spooky bones won't take larger flies.  
  • Our Skampi fly is a relatively sparse bonefish pattern with rubber legs and 5/32" brass eyes. It is ...
    Our Skampi fly is a relatively sparse bonefish pattern with rubber legs and 5/32" brass eyes. It is a small package with a lot of movement that gets down quickly.
  • The Pink Crazy Charlie imitates all those pink-hued shrimp and baitfish that inhabit the flats. A le ...
    The Pink Crazy Charlie imitates all those pink-hued shrimp and baitfish that inhabit the flats. A legendary fly, the Crazy Charlie is super easy to cast, sinks quickly and has caught innumerable bonefish.  
  • The Tan Crazy Charlie is ideal for use on light colored sand flats. A legendary fly, the Crazy Charl ...
    The Tan Crazy Charlie is ideal for use on light colored sand flats. A legendary fly, the Crazy Charlie is super easy to cast, sinks quickly and has caught innumerable bonefish.  
  • The Pimp Shrimp is a super nice big bonefish pattern for Hawaii, the Bahamas or anywhere else where ...
    The Pimp Shrimp is a super nice big bonefish pattern for Hawaii, the Bahamas or anywhere else where bigger is better. This fly flat out moves in the water. Rubber legs in the pearl body as well as a rubber leg/Krystal Flash tail really looks like a shrimp swimming.
  • The white Crazy Charlie is a classic bonefish pattern that really excels on light colored sand flats ...
    The white Crazy Charlie is a classic bonefish pattern that really excels on light colored sand flats. It is an especially good color for spooky fish. A legendary fly, the Crazy Charlie is super easy to cast, sinks quickly and has caught innumerable bonefish.  
  • The Ghost Rider is a larger profile bonefish fly that gets big bonefish' attention. It features rela ...
    The Ghost Rider is a larger profile bonefish fly that gets big bonefish' attention. It features relatively heavy 5/32" brass eyes to get it down quickly, a tan pearlescent dubbed body, shrimp eyes and rubber legs.  
  • The Bonefish Worm in Tan is another secret weapon for Christmas Island or where ever big bones get f ...
    The Bonefish Worm in Tan is another secret weapon for Christmas Island or where ever big bones get fussy. It is a sparse little pattern with medium bead chain eyes so it will land delicately and not spook wary fish. It is just the ticket when big meaty patterns are not working. Overall length is approximately 1 3/4".
  • The Bonefish Worm in Olive is an ideal pattern for fishing over eel grass or other olive colored bot ...
    The Bonefish Worm in Olive is an ideal pattern for fishing over eel grass or other olive colored bottoms. 
  • The P Diddy bonefish fly is a sleek and stealthy little bug that won't spook wary bonefish. It has l ...
    The P Diddy bonefish fly is a sleek and stealthy little bug that won't spook wary bonefish. It has light weight medium bead chain eyes under a dubbed head. A very nice Christmas Island, South Pacific or shallow flats pattern.  
  • The Bonefish Bug is one of those flies that flat out catches fish. It has everything a bonefish fly ...
    The Bonefish Bug is one of those flies that flat out catches fish. It has everything a bonefish fly should have: 5/32" Real Eyes to get the fly down quickly, rubber legs and tan rabbit to give it wiggle and motion in the water and just the right profile to get a bonefish' attention.  
  • Bone Jovi is an excellent 'big bite' fly that is ideal for Hawaii, the Bahamas or anywhere else wher ...
    Bone Jovi is an excellent 'big bite' fly that is ideal for Hawaii, the Bahamas or anywhere else where larger patterns produce. The body has vertical black barring that really catches bonefish' attention and the rubber legs in the body give it some nice wiggle.  
  • The Route 1 Special is one of the larger bonefish flies we like. Tied on a big #2 hook with flowing ...
    The Route 1 Special is one of the larger bonefish flies we like. Tied on a big #2 hook with flowing materials and rubber legs, it is ideal in area where big flies are the order of the day. Think Hawaii, Bahamas, Cuba and Florida.  
  • The Popcorn Shrimp is cleverly tied so the rubber legs pulse in the water as you retrieve it. Pairs ...
    The Popcorn Shrimp is cleverly tied so the rubber legs pulse in the water as you retrieve it. Pairs of legs are tied either perpendicular to the hook shank or at a 45-degree angle. When you strip the fly, they flex back and return to their original position during the pause. It is a super realistic swimmer in the water.
  • Designed by the most legendary guide from Christmas Island, Moana's Chile Pepper is deceptively simp ...
    Designed by the most legendary guide from Christmas Island, Moana's Chile Pepper is deceptively simple and deadly effective. The gold and orange color combination is unique to this fly and is an absolute must-have if you are traveling to Christmas Island. It has also gained a following in the Caribbean from Belize to the Bahamas. It is tied with light weight gold bead chain eyes and is approximately 1 1/2" in length.
  • The Flats Crab is a super-realistic crab that sinks just like the real thing. A weighted tan 'shell' ...
    The Flats Crab is a super-realistic crab that sinks just like the real thing. A weighted tan 'shell' is added to the top of the fly so it immediately flips on its back when it hits the water. The rubber legs wiggle on descent and the predators come a running! The Tan version is ideal for lighter colored sand bottoms.
  • The Flats Crab in Olive is a super-realistic crab that sinks just like the real thing. A weighted ol ...
    The Flats Crab in Olive is a super-realistic crab that sinks just like the real thing. A weighted olive 'shell' is added to the top of the fly so it immediately flips on its back when it hits the water. The rubber legs wiggle on descent and the predators come a running! The Olive version is ideal for fishing over darker colored bottoms or eel grass.
  • The profile and epoxy head give it the look of a micro crab and the rubber legs wiggle like crab leg ...
    The profile and epoxy head give it the look of a micro crab and the rubber legs wiggle like crab legs. It also fishes well as a general attractor pattern.  The Olive Bitters is particularly good over dark bottom flats or around eel grass.
  • Rio's 10-foot Bonefish Leaders are ideal for all your tropical adventures. They feature a medium-sti ...
    Rio's 10-foot Bonefish Leaders are ideal for all your tropical adventures. They feature a medium-stiff material that is ideal for turning over flies in the wind.
  • The profile and epoxy head give it the look of a micro crab and the rubber legs wiggle like crab leg ...
    The profile and epoxy head give it the look of a micro crab and the rubber legs wiggle like crab legs. It also fishes well as a general attractor pattern. Use the Amber version on lighter colored sandy flats.
  • Joe Dirt is one of the top GT flies for Christmas Island! It has just the right color combo and prof ...
    Joe Dirt is one of the top GT flies for Christmas Island! It has just the right color combo and profile to look like a fleeing juvenile milkfish. At 5 inches in length with a sticky sharp 4/0 hook this is one your need in your GT box.
  • Check out this killer Olive/Tan/White GT fly. Just the size and profile to imitate the baitfish they ...
    Check out this killer Olive/Tan/White GT fly. Just the size and profile to imitate the baitfish they love to eat. Plus it sports big eyes coated in epoxy to make it extra life like. 4.5" in length.
  • The Big Bone Daddy is a compact shrimpy pattern that lands gently and attracts the big boys. Tied wi ...
    The Big Bone Daddy is a compact shrimpy pattern that lands gently and attracts the big boys. Tied with a dubbed body, rabbit legs that undulate in the water and lightweight beadchain eyes, this little guy won't spook wary fish. Its subtle colors and 1.5" long profile is just right when conditions are demanding.
  • Rio's Fluorflex Flurocarbon tippet is the 'Go To' tippet for bonefish, redfish and up to big game sp ...
    Rio's Fluorflex Flurocarbon tippet is the 'Go To' tippet for bonefish, redfish and up to big game species like trevally. It is a medium-stiff 100% fluorocarbon material that is easy to knot and has great abrasion resistance. Ideal for matching up with Rio Bonefish or Rio Saltwater Leaders. 30 yard spools.
  • Rio's Saltwater 10 foot leaders are perfect for all your tropical saltwater fishing and they come in ...
    Rio's Saltwater 10 foot leaders are perfect for all your tropical saltwater fishing and they come in the heavier weights you want. They are made of medium-stiff materials so they turn flies over in the wind and are very easy to tie knots with. Each leader comes with a hand-tied loop in it for quick leader changes. Matches up perfectly with Rio Fluorflex Saltwater Tippet.
  • The Airflo Ridge Tropical GT line is specifically built for the bruising world of chasing Giant Trev ...
    The Airflo Ridge Tropical GT line is specifically built for the bruising world of chasing Giant Trevally. It has an agressive front taper so lightning quick casts can be made to marauding GT's. It features an extra strong 50lb core to better withstand enormous fish and gnarly coral.
  • Rio's Light Saltwater Shock Leaders are ideal when you need some extra abrasion resistance for fish ...
    Rio's Light Saltwater Shock Leaders are ideal when you need some extra abrasion resistance for fish that are spiny, have sharp gill plates or rough mouths. Think snook, baby tarpon or other assorted reef fish. These leaders are 10 feet in length and taper down to 16lb test. At the end of the 16lb section, a 25lb fluorocarbon shock tippet is attached. Each leader has a perfection loop in it for quickly attaching to your fly line.
  • Sale!

    Rio Bonefish QuickShooter – 7 Weight – 40% Off!

    Original price was: $99.99.Current price is: $59.99.
    We have a handfull of Rio's last version of the Bonefish Quickshooter in 7 weight. Grab one before t ...
    We have a handfull of Rio's last version of the Bonefish Quickshooter in 7 weight. Grab one before they are gone! The Rio Bonefish Quickshooter is the great equalizer of tropical fly lines. Super easy to pick up and cast, it has become a favorite of novices and experienced anglers alike. If you are wade fishing the flats and quick casts are needed, the Quickshooter is the line to go with.  
  • Sale!

    Rio Bonefish Line – 7 Weight – 40% Off!

    Original price was: $99.99.Current price is: $59.99.
    We have a very limited supply of the last version of Rio's Bonefish line. Grab one quickly! If th ...
    We have a very limited supply of the last version of Rio's Bonefish line. Grab one quickly! If the warmwater flats are your destination, this is the line you want. Rio's Bonefish line is the line by which others are measured. Equally good for the wade angler or fishing out of a boat.
  • FC Leader is our favorite fluorocarbon for fishing beads or streamer flies. It is strong, easy to kn ...
    FC Leader is our favorite fluorocarbon for fishing beads or streamer flies. It is strong, easy to knot, and most importantly extremely abrasion resistant. It also matches up really well with Rio Salmon Leaders if you want to add a fluorocarbon tippet.
  • The Flashdance in Fire Tiger is a pike and sheefish slayer. This color combination gets their attent ...
    The Flashdance in Fire Tiger is a pike and sheefish slayer. This color combination gets their attention and triggers an attack response. It is also a very good saltwater fly for rockfish or in the tropics for trevally. Overall fly length is 4".
  • The Playbate is everything you want in a baitfish pattern. Flashy but not too flashy, lightweight an ...
    The Playbate is everything you want in a baitfish pattern. Flashy but not too flashy, lightweight and easy to cast, a big eye for predators to nail, and just the right color combination. The Chartreuse is money for coho in the saltwater or estuary. Silvers love chartreuse and the flash in this one is like ringing the dinner bell.
  • The red version of the Playbate is a pike slayer. The tail feathers featuring black bars really take ...
    The red version of the Playbate is a pike slayer. The tail feathers featuring black bars really takes this fly up a notch. Don't be shy about throwing it kings or rockfish in the saltwater. Both love red flies and will tear it up! The Playbate is everything you want in a baitfish pattern. Flashy but not too flashy, lightweight and easy to cast, a big eye for predators to nail, and just the right color combination.
  • This tasty little saltwater morsel is just what cruising silver and chum salmon love. Flowing chartr ...
    This tasty little saltwater morsel is just what cruising silver and chum salmon love. Flowing chartreuse tentacles, a glass bead body that makes the fly dip and dive, and a super realistic look in the water. Strip this fly in or let it slowly swing in the current.
  • This tasty little saltwater morsel is just what cruising silver, pink and chum salmon love. The Pink ...
    This tasty little saltwater morsel is just what cruising silver, pink and chum salmon love. The Pink version has pale pink tentacles, a glass bead body that makes the fly dip and dive, and a super realistic look in the water. Strip this fly in erratically or let it slowly swing in the current.
  • When you need to make a delicate presentation to a bonefish, our custom beadchain eye Christmas Isla ...
    When you need to make a delicate presentation to a bonefish, our custom beadchain eye Christmas Island Special is the ticket. Offered in two sizes, this is one of the very best Christmas Island flies. You'll burn through them so make sure your fly box is stocked!
  • Christmas Island bonefish love a worm fly. And when you are pursuing bonefish in less than 2 feet of ...
    Christmas Island bonefish love a worm fly. And when you are pursuing bonefish in less than 2 feet of water, you need a fly that lands gently and won't spook fish.
  • Milk Fish are notorious grazers of plankton which makes them a tough target on the fly. The Milk Fis ...
    Milk Fish are notorious grazers of plankton which makes them a tough target on the fly. The Milk Fish Snack mimics the seaweed that plankton attach themselves to. Milk Fish will search out this seaweed so they can get a big bite of their favorite food. When you do hook one hang on! It is tied with Rams Wool so it will very slowly descend and stay in the strike zone for a longer period of time.
  • The Mega Clouser Minnow is tied on a #2/0 hook, has bigger lead eyes, a fuller profile and is almost ...
    The Mega Clouser Minnow is tied on a #2/0 hook, has bigger lead eyes, a fuller profile and is almost 4 inches in length. Just right for big fish that want a big bite!
  • If you can only bring one box with you to Christmas Island this is the one to bring.  Heavily loade ...
    If you can only bring one box with you to Christmas Island this is the one to bring.  Heavily loaded on the best patterns for the area as well as some great flies for other species.  Going big?  Add 6 GT flies, pack your 12wt and stay low.
  • The Rio Bonefish Quickshooter is the great equalizer of tropical fly lines. Super easy to pick up an ...
    The Rio Bonefish Quickshooter is the great equalizer of tropical fly lines. Super easy to pick up and cast, it has become a favorite of novices and experienced anglers alike. If you are wade fishing the flats and quick casts are needed, the Quickshooter is the line to go with.
  • If the warmwater flats are your destination, this is the line you want. Rio's Bonefish line is the l ...
    If the warmwater flats are your destination, this is the line you want. Rio's Bonefish line is the line by which others are measured. If you are fishing out of a boat or are looking for a line that can maintain stable loops at very long distances, the Premier Bonefish line is for you.
  • Similarly tied to the Cockroach, the Black Death is an easy to cast tarpon fly with great profile in ...
    Similarly tied to the Cockroach, the Black Death is an easy to cast tarpon fly with great profile in the water.  Black and red is a killer combo for spooky fish.
  • The Cockroach #1/0 is a fly that every tarpon angler must have in their box - tried and tested for m ...
    The Cockroach #1/0 is a fly that every tarpon angler must have in their box - tried and tested for many years, and a very successful pattern.
  • Rio's Kingslayer is tied on an ultra-sharp hook for positive hookups.  The marabou and bead chain e ...
    Rio's Kingslayer is tied on an ultra-sharp hook for positive hookups.  The marabou and bead chain eye keep it light, while the hair adds nice bulk in the water.
  • This pattern is designed specifically for throwing at resting or "laid up" tarpon. The combination o ...
    This pattern is designed specifically for throwing at resting or "laid up" tarpon. The combination of materials give the fly a slower sink rate which helps keep the fly in front of the fish longer, enticing the grab.
  • The Truffle Shuffle is a killer tarpon and snook fly, especially in places where you find yourself c ...
    The Truffle Shuffle is a killer tarpon and snook fly, especially in places where you find yourself casting into weeds.  The deer hair head pushes water while the mono strand keeps the junk off the #1 hook.

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