dread shrimp

[bonefishwhisper]

I will show you how to tye the dread shrimp...responsible for triple digit bonefish over the last 2 yrs-
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/125518.jpg (http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=125518&c=529&z=1)
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/125519.jpg (http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=125519&c=529&z=1)
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/125520.jpg (http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=125520&c=529&z=1)
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/125521.jpg (http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=125521&c=500&z=1)
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/125524.jpg (http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=125524&c=529&z=1)
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/120602.jpg (http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=120602&c=529&z=1)

[Jim Miller]

Nice! :)
question on the hot colors. Any time of year (spawning) better than others to use bright scheme? And... do you think it will work in July in Eleuthera? :brow

[bonefishwhisper]

I dont know..all I know is I use it flaming orange smelling like a shapie...they cant get enough...use it yr round and it never fails...I only know about miami bonefishing

[mgustav]

Have you ever tied a General Practitioner in those colors? I bet it would work for a change of pace.

[bonefishwhisper]

I must admit that I use 2 flys these day for bones...the dread shrimp 90% and when the winds are blowing over 20mph or the water is deep I will use a clouser...my idea of a change of pace would be weighted against unweighted of the same fly...if I were to try another pattern and the bone didnt take I would immediately blame the fly and totally bum out about the missed opportunity as I tend to take it personal...cant change a success rate when its at a peak...the reason I posted the pics of fly was because I get lots of PM's concerning it....I am not implying its the only pattern that will work but until it actually fails me I wont even experiment

[bonefishwhisper]

here is a neon version that kicks butt...finally found more edgebright plastic
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/126078.jpg (http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=126078&c=529&z=1)

[bonefishwhisper]

seems the family is growing and perhaps a recessive gene is turning them colors...I predict a CHARTRUESE strain within 3 days{thats when my lime calftail arrives}...will let you know if they work
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/126329.jpg (http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=126329&c=529&z=1)

[bonefishwhisper]

Capt. Tom Roland from SALTWATER EXPERIENCE TV show has requested a dozen or so ELECTRIC DREADS for his show to be taped in Sept...it will be a flyfishing show for BONES/REDS/TARPON ...I said YES...DUH...pumped up about it

[bonefishwhisper]

well the ELECTRIC DREAD SHRIMP works good...I am betting the ELECTRIC BABY LOBSTER will take TARPON?PERMIT...will find out tomorrow

[Jim Miller]

that lobster is just plain funkadelic!

[wlittlej]

I will show you how to tye the dread shrimp...responsible for triple digit bonefish over the last 2 yrs-
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/125518.jpg (http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=125518&c=529&z=1)
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/125519.jpg (http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=125519&c=529&z=1)
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/125520.jpg (http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=125520&c=529&z=1)
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/125521.jpg (http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=125521&c=500&z=1)
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/125524.jpg (http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=125524&c=529&z=1)
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/120602.jpg (http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=120602&c=529&z=1)

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Bonefishwhisperer:

Images #1 thru 4 and #6 in your first post did not open. Error message says "Not Found". Please re-post.

Thanks,
-wlittlej

[Henry]

Nice looking fly and I'm sure that it's been effective for you.

Just to poke a bit of fun at your initial post...I'm not sure I'd want to hook or even walk the same flat as a "triple-digit" bonefish. You'd need at least 1,000yards of backing...100lb tarpon are tough enough on a fly...he he!!!

Again, cool fly

Henry

[bonefishwhisper]

LOL...havent been on for a while...I meant that the fly has landed over 100 bonefish...I see all the pictures are gone from my old post...thanks myfishingpictures.com
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s111/cordellbaum/IMGP0741.jpg

[bonefishwhisper]

a new batch of unweighted DREADS ready to battle

[wlittlej]

Bonefish Whisper:
None of the six pictures in your 5/23/07 post will open. All I can see is six boxes with red X in them . Could you please repost them?

Thanks,
wlittlej

[bonefishwhisper]

the pics have been DELETED...myfishingpictures.com did this to me...lots of work to retake and post...maybe a picture a day...there are about 20 steps to take tying one of these which includes cutting your own material for the shellback and ribbing and also the biot

[Robstar55]

Hey, great looking flies! I cant wait to tie a bunch for my next bonefish trip!! Just a quick question though, is it just me or shouldnt the "back" of the fly be where the "underbelly" is and vise versa? It looks like to me that the fly is supposed to ride hook up, so if this is the case it seems as though it might be upside down. Heck Im not a bonefish master by any means, its just my 2 cents, I wouldnt mess with a fly thats landed over 100 bones even if its supposed to be the other way haha. Just a curious question...Great Ties!--126-3-

[bonefishwhisper]

all true to a point...much depends on hook style...I prefer a shrimp hook and this does turn the pattern upside down...heres where it gets interesting...I mostly use it as a suspended pattern so it really doesnt matter...when the water is cold/deep I use a weighted one that does bounce the bottom...again the hook style and also the positioning of the calftail will determine whether or not it is inverted...another great way in super shallow is unweighted but "crawling" it in the grass...the "V" weedguard is supple and doesnt interfere with the take and it bounces off weed instead of plowing in...I dont fish sandy tropical looking flats but muddy weedbeds and grassbeds where the food is

[Robstar55]

ohhhhh okay....I gotcha now, very nice looking ties, I need to tie some before I head back to the caribbean. Thanks for the description, I cant wait to try em out--127-3-

[bonefishwhisper]

look in ELECTRIC DREAD THREAD

[jimmy]

Great looking flies! Thanks for the post. I have been looking for something more "fun" to tie than a charlie. What size do you usually fish and have you tied them down to a 4 or 6?

[bonefishwhisper]

I rarely go that small...I mainly use #1 and #2 but sometimes a #3...yeah, I know they are big and heavy but so are the bones and permit...a 10lb bone has NO problems sucking a size 3 down...I have never used a charlie or anything standard but I do believe that too much is put into it and a bonefish will take just about anything if properly presented...I have caught about 1/2 since Dec on a heavy DB clouser #2 which I personally feel is the best overall saltwater fly reguardless of species...my favorite is orange just like the dreads but also use yellow and white...never get more than a day from a clouser as they get thrashed..usually will need 3 or 4 per day...I have also straightened out 2 this month from trying to stop the all out run...would think the 8lb tippet would give 1st but its tough line

[jimmy]

Thank for the info. I wish I got to fish to bones that size. Most of my fishing is Belize and a size 2 is just slightly larger that the average bone!:) I like your use of orange. I tied up a few charlies with bright orange legs, like a biter. They worked great. I am going to have to try some of your clousers. Thanks again

[catspaw]

The dreads were refused on Eleuthera whether moved or just sitting.
Color didn't seem to matter, I think they're just too "full". Small and sparse
always seems better there. If I could tie some # 8's or 10's maybe but my fat fingers won't allow it.