The Bonefish has been called a "Ghosts of the Flats". Bonefish spend much of their time in shallow water flats and are superbly adapted to it. They have a unique ability to change their colors blend into their surrounding environment. They’re streamlined and very fast. Their hydrodynamic shape gives them the ability of moving on the flats with speed and stealth. This speed makes them one of the world’s most sought after fly rod game fish.
Bonefish inhabits most of the world's tropical waters. Hawaii is the latest hotspot for bonefishing. The most popular bonefish destinations are South Andros Bahamas, Abacos Bahamas, Grand Bahamas, Florida Keys, Belize (Central America), Christmas Island (Indian Ocean), and Yucatan (Mexico). Give bonefishing a try in the less pressured "out islands" of the Bahamas.
Bonefishes are bottom feeders. Look at their mouth and notice that it’s ‘pointed’ downward. Their main diet consists of shrimp and small crabs. Our selection of flies are designed to match all of the forage that makes up the bonefish diet.
If you aren’t sure what Bonefish and Permit flies you’ll need for an upcoming trip, let Merrimack River Flies work with you to create a selection of effective flies. I’ll provide you a selection that will meet your needs and fit your budget! Contact us for more information. 978-502-8756
Whether you're planning a trip to the Bahamas, Belize, or any other bonefish destination, the Gotcha Clouser is a must-have fly that has proven its effectiveness time and again. Commonly tied in sizes ranging from #2 to #8.
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Tied specifically for Bahamas Bonefishing, this fly is good anywhere the bonefish are. Hook size # 2 - 8 Weight: tailing, bead chain, lead eyes
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The Electric Crab Fly is a powerful addition to any flats angler’s box—especially for crystal-clear or mildly stained conditions where visibility counts. It offers a sharp, lifelike silhouette, durable construction, and a sinking, hook-up-ready setup.
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Tied specifically for Deep Water Cay Bahamas Bonefishing, this fly is good anywhere the bonefish are. Hook size # 2 - 8 Weight: tailing, bead chain, lead eyes
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The latest creation from Ed Hudon at Merrimack River Flies. Designed to fool Bonefish wherever there are blue crabs on the flats. You choose hook size and weight.
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Part Crab Fly and Part Shrimp Fly. It's a Kwan Fly! Perfect for Bones, Redfish and Permit when heavily weighted. Your choice of colors, size and weight.
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The Merkin Crab is more than a fly—it's a time-tested legend. Its lifelike design, weighted precision, and adaptability make it a must-have for flats anglers targeting crustacean feeders like permit, bonefish, and striped bass.
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Whether you're stalking the flats for bonefish or targeting permit, Peterson's Spawning Shrimp is a proven pattern that delivers consistent results. Its lifelike appearance and movement, combined with durable construction, make it a must-have fly
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A HOT fly for Bonefish and Redfish. Selection of weight and hook sizes available. Hook size # 2 - 8
Weight: lead eyes
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The Bunny Gotcha Fly is a modern twist on the classic Gotcha pattern, renowned for its effectiveness fly fishing for bonefish. This fly features a rabbit fur wing that provides lifelike movement, mimicking small shrimp or baitfi
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A nice little shrimp pattern featuring prominent shrimp eyes and tied with a quality dubbing brush.
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The Andros Island Gotcha elevates the classic bonefish pattern with serious enhancements: a thicker epoxy-bodied profile, full Arctic Fox wing, and customizable weight options. Designed through practical experience on Andros’s southern flats.
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The Avalon Permit Fly is not just a pattern—it’s a scientifically designed, field-proven fly that delivers results. If you're targeting permit, or any bottom-feeding flats predator, this shrimp/crab imitation should be your go-to choice.
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Tied with a soft rabbit fur body, realistic rubber legs, and a sparse flash blend for just the right glint, the Bahama Mama sinks with a controlled flutter thanks to small lead or bead chain eyes. Its neutral, lightly tinted coloration blends perfectly.
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A combination of the Bahama Mama with rabbit fur wing and the Bonefish Special makes a hot saltwater bonefish fly! A special fly for the Andros Island bonefishing flats. Available in a variety of hook sizes and weights
Hook size # 2 - 8
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Tied with an EP-style body, realistic barred legs, and weighted with lead dumbbell eyes, Bauer’s Crab sinks quickly and lands softly, delivering just the right balance for sand and turtle grass flats. The flared fibers give it a defensive "crab stance."
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The Bonefish Clouser blends the proven bait-fish profile of the classic streamer with the subtlety and finesse required for targeting wary bonefish. Built with premium salt-water materials and tied to ride cleanly over shallow sand and mud flats.
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A unique skinny water bonefish fly that is a favorite of experienced saltwater flats fly casters all over the world. Hook size # 2 - 8. Weight: Tailing
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The Bonefish Worm Fly is tied with soft leech yarn in a variety of weight and hook size # 2 - 8
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A unique skinny water bonefish shrimp fly that is a favorite of experienced saltwater flats fly casters all over the world.
Hook size # 2 - 8; Weight: tailing, bead chain
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Tied specifically for North Point Bahamas Bonefishing, this fly gets noticed anywhere the bonefish are. Hook size # 2 - 8 Weight: tailing, bead chain, lead eyes
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A unique skinny water bonefish fly that is a favorite of experienced saltwater flats fly caster all over the world.
Hook size # 2 - 8; Weight: bead chain or tailing (blind)
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A 'killer' bonefish fly for Andros and the Bahamas. Selection of weight and hook sizes available. Hook size # 2 - 8
Weight: bead chain, lead eyes, tailing (blind)
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A unique skinny water bonefish fly that is a favorite of bonefish guides at East End Lodge. Light tan in color with a trimmed brown hackle body
Hook size # 2 - 8
Weight: Lead eyes, bead chain or tailing (blind).
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A time tested favorite for bonefish and Redfish. Selection of weight and hook sizes available. Hook size # 2 - 8
Weight: bead chain, lead eyes, tailing (blind)
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Slender, flashy fly is a great milk fish fry imitation and continues to be a great producer at Christmas Island or anywhere else that bonefish is found. Multiple Sizes.
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A standard in any flats fishing box. Available in a variety of hook sizes and weights.
Hook size # 2 - 8
Weight: Tailing, Bead Chain, Lead Eyes
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A hybrid crustacean pattern designed by Doug McKnight, the Crimp merges crab and shrimp features into one deadly fly. Ideal for bonefish and permit. It's a versatile staple for any flats box.
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A crystal version of the popular crazy charlie. Available in a variety of hook sizes and weights. Hook size # 2 - 8; Weight: Tailing, Bead Chain, Lead Eyes
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Designed for a Bonefish Lodge in the Bahamas. A simple, but effective Crab Fly Pattern. Tied with synthetic fibers and either XL or standard bead chain, or lead eyes. Available in hook sizes #2 - 8
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