I got few fly pictures from Mika Oraluoma who has tied few saltwater flies for his trip to South Pacific. These flies are actually being tested now at New Zealand and within few weeks at Cook Islands as well. I have been told by several fly fishers that Cook Islands are well know by very nice sized Bonefish. Ten pound bonefish is very common catch there. These three flies should be the “top three” there as Mika says. You can follow Mika’s and his new wife’s trip here.
This one is called Kung Fu Crab and it is tied on Sakuma 410 size 1 stainless saltwater hook.
Kung Fu Crab
Pattern
Hook: Sakuma 410 #1
Butt: Pink Ice dub
Eyes: weighted booby eyes, adjust according fishing depth
Claws: Formed and cut gold pheasent tail barb
Legs: Silicone legs
Body: Furry Foam
Next we have a fly called Clouser Minnow. Also tied on Sakuma 410 size 1
Clouser Minnow
Pattern
Hook: Sakuma 410 #1
Eyes: weighted booby eyes, adjust according fishing depth
Wing: Yellow and white bucktail with some crystal flash
Third fly is called Barred Gotcha. Also tied on Sakuma 410 size 1
Barred Gotcha
Pattern
Hook: Sakuma 410 #1
Eyes: weighted booby eyes, adjust according fishing depth
Tail: Pearl crystal flash
Body: Sand coloured vinyl rib or other similar yarn
Wing: Sand coloured Craft Fur
Legs: Sili Legs
Wing: Yellow and white bucktail with some crystal flash
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