Flies for Bonefish. Permit and Tarpon with Brandon Fawcett

Brandon Fawcett, Head Guide, of Fly Fishing Little Corn Island in Nicaragua was our guest presenter tonight. The theme was flies for bonefish, permit and tarpon. The library was filled with 22 tyers that took in his presentation! We tied the famous Avalon Permit Fly. This is a very unique fly because of the beads that make a "clacking" noise while the fly crawls along the sand or turtle grass. We also tied a great little shrimp pattern and the popular tarpon toad!

It was fun to hear all the stories from the guys who went to Cuba with Josh Nugent and Out Fly Fishing Outfitters.

We are already taking registrations for the all day Phil Rowley Lake Workshop that will take place on Saturday January 30th. The workshop will cost $30 with a $10 material fee. Contact Bob Vanderwater (bob.vanderwater@rdpsd.ab.ca) to get on the list. This workshop will fill quickly!

Next week, Evan Ritchie is our guest presenter. See you then!

Brandon Fawcett

Mangos Mantis Shrimp 
designed by Brandon Fawcett

Hook: Mustad 34007 or TMC 811 sizes 2 to 6

Antennae: Crystal flash

Eyes: Melted Mono Eyes

Body: Emu, tan
Egg Sac: Orange marabou and some tan EP fibres

Shellback: Midge Flex, amber

Eyes: Dumbbell

Avalon Bonefish/Permit Fly

Hook: Mustad 34007 Size 1 to 4 or TMC 811

Thread: tan or pink 6/0

Antennae: Black or white crystal flash

Legs: Orange silly legs

Eyes: Gold or Silver Dumbbell Eyes

Keel: 20-30 pound mono with 4 silver beads

Shellback: Peral Diamond Braid

Claws: Tan Zonker Strips

Body: Tan Chenille, small

Thread: Tan or Pink UTC 140 denier

Tarpon Toad

Hook: Mustad 34007 Size 2/0-1  TMC 811

Tail: Hackle feathers and marabou

Body: E-P fibres

Head: Mono Eyes