Materials
| Hook | #1-4 Gamakatsu SC15 |
|---|---|
| Eyes | Medium or Large Pseudo Eyes |
| Thread | Tan UNI 6/0 |
| Tail | Tan EP Fibers, Fair Flies or Craft fur |
| Rib | 5# Mono |
| Body | Tan EP Fibers, Fair Flies or Craft fur in a Dubbing Loop |
| Egg Sack | Orange McFlylon or Artic Fox |
| Hackle | Grizzly Hackle |
| Legs | Tan Loco Legs |
Notes
A bonefish pattern developed in Hawaii to imitate a mantis shrimp, one of the largest food sources for big Hawaiian bonefish. The spider-like legs splay out and undulate in the current to entice the fish, and the body is kept sparse so the underbody shows through. Dumbbell eyes or bead chain can be used for a faster sink, and the tan colour is the most effective.
Published in March 2020 (Vol 53 No 3), page 16.