Bitter Xương Cá

First cast onto the flat and this thing got inhaled before I could even strip. The pattern sits well in the water and the salt hasn't chewed it up after a full morning of tailing fish. Exactly what I want in a bonefish fly.

The hook held up beautifully on a grassy flat after a missed strike, and the saltwater-proof build didn't show any wear by the end of the day. Casts true even in a stiff wind, which made all the difference when that tail showed up.

Tied one of these on for a morning session on the flats and the saltwater build showed itself right away—the pattern stayed intact through a dozen hard casts and a couple of quick hookups. It rode true through the water and got the attention I needed without falling apart. Solid choice if you're aft