Saltwater Fly Patterns

Saltwater fly fishing lives or dies on fly selection, and the right pattern at the right time can be the difference between a blank day and the catch of a lifetime. From proven bonefish patterns like the Crazy Charlie and Gotcha to tarpon flies like the Toad and Black Death, from permit crabs to redfish spoon flies and Clouser Minnows for stripers, every saltwater species has its own set of go-to patterns. Understanding the how and why behind each one is what separates the anglers who consistently score from those who don't.

A hundred-plus saltwater patterns fished, tied, and evaluated across species and conditions - what works, what doesn't, and why. Tying tutorials and species-specific pattern guides are all organized below.