{{+1}}Rubber legged gotcha – Etu inspired{{-1}}
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If your heading off on a fishing trip the gotcha fly in a few colour combinations and a couple of sizes should definitely be included in you fly box.
Whilst preparing for a trip to Aitutaki I came across a video of Etu tying a fly like this for Paul Worsteling from the Tackle World franchise ... the story line was that the bonefish had refused every fly they had offered the day before so for the next days outing Etu tied this fly on the beach and then he and Paul walked straight into the water and immediately hooked a fish ... gee it must be a good fly.
Anyway I do like it because Aitutaki bonefish do seem to like flies that incorporate a yellow component.
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Gamakatsu SL11-3H or Mustard 34007 SS size #6 to #2 | UTC fluro fire orange 140 waxed thread | Sinthetic living fibers in orange | UV pearl krystal flash | Real or dumbbell eyes - yellow eye & black pupil 8/32 and 3/16 | UV sparkle flash in pearl | Tan Faux fur or Finn Racoon | Yellow silicon or rubber legs |
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