Saltwater Fly
Capt Bryan McGowan’s Blackbone
Tied by Darrell Olson
Capt Bryan McGowan’s Blackbone recipe
| Hook | Gamakatsu B10S in a size 1/0 |
|---|---|
| Thread | 210 Denier in Black |
| Tail | Four Hot Orange Barred Orange Rubber Legs |
| Wing | Orange Cross-cut Rabbit Strip |
| Body | Holographic Black Cactus Chenille |
| Body Hackle | Black Schlappen Feather |
| Eyes | EP Crab/Shrimp Eyes - Large |
About this fly
The Blackbone is a fly that is a crab pattern that has a huge profile. It is used to cast to feeding black drum that enjoy eating crabs. I’m sure that a redfish would also find the Blackbone tasty on the flats as well.
What the Capt Bryan McGowan’s Blackbone imitates
- Shrimp / prawn
Tied for: Saltwater (general)
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