Florida, United States
Fly tyer and fisherman based on the east-central coast of Florida. When I’m not tying, I work as a sea turtle biologist studying three of Florida’s sea turtle species.

Saltwater inshore fly that mimics small crabs, shrimps, and baitfish. This pattern is tied to mimic blue crabs, a favorite foraging item of redfish and black drum. However, it can be tied in any color way to mimic other crab and shrimp species.

The Schminnow fly is the perfect fly for shallow inshore fishing or freshwater fishing. Beadchain eyes allow for a slow sink and ice chenille gives this fly a flashy profile. The marabou tail provides plenty of flowing movement in the water, attracting hungry fish.