SW Florida Fly Patterns.

[Take-a-Gander]

I am heading to the Naples area this March. What would the local pirates suggest for fly patterns for this area?
Are there areas to wade fish around there as well or would beach fishing be an option?
Thanks for any help you would offer
TaG

[saltydancindave]

The best all round flies are bendbacks, clousers, deceivers, seaducers & then add a few crab patterns, topwater gurglers or rose-lipped poppers. http://www.flyfishingnaples.com/ http://www.evergladesangler.com/portal/ & http://www.mangrovecoastflyfishers.com/

[Take-a-Gander]

Thanks for the info and the links!! Much appreciated.
I have a guide for one day but will have a couple of afternoons to fill before that.
TaG

[Capt Tony]

www.tightloopsflyfishing.com

Then go to the New Patterns dropdown, and the Photo Gallery dropdown. Coypy those and you'll have the right flies.

Tight Loops,
Capt. Tony

[tonysav]

www.flyfishingusa.ning.com

Go to photo's and you will see some great flys

[MontanaMoose]

Great looking fly tony, do you feel like posting a detailed recipe with pics? I think that pattern could answer some smallie catching/releasing probs I'm having at times.

Cheers,

MontanaMoose

[Take-a-Gander]

Capt Tony and TonyS
Thanks for the great patterns!!!
I will have plenty to do before my trip.

[tonysav]

Hook: Mustad 34007 or hook of choice.
Thread: White monocord.
Tail: Four white neck hackles ( not splayed ).
Flash: Pearl flashabout.
Collar: One palmered white neck hackle.
Eyes: With or without eyes your choice.

Steps:

1. Tie four neck hackles at the rear of hook and add flash.
2. Palmer one hackle and lay back.
3. attach eyes.
4. coat with cement.

This fly was a creation of Steve Gibson from Sarasota, Fl.
Great for snook, redfish and just about anything that swims.

[MontanaMoose]

DT Special:

http://flyfishingusa.ning.com/photo/...context=latest

Well that's easy enough Tony S., thanks very much for the DT Special recipe !

I tye a similar bug for smallies but I'm definitely going to be tying the DT next sitdown.

Cheers,

MontanaMoose

[Ron]

Also good tied with chartreuse thread in front!