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Capt Bryan McGowan’s Blackbone fly pattern tied by Darrell Olson
Saltwater Fly

Capt Bryan McGowan’s Blackbone

Tied by Darrell Olson

Capt Bryan McGowan’s Blackbone recipe

HookGamakatsu B10S in a size 1/0
Thread210 Denier in Black
TailFour Hot Orange Barred Orange Rubber Legs
WingOrange Cross-cut Rabbit Strip
BodyHolographic Black Cactus Chenille
Body HackleBlack Schlappen Feather
EyesEP 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

Tied for: Saltwater (general)

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