The 5 Best Saltwater flat Flies (2023 reviews)

The latest saltwater flat fly is an absolute beast in terms of its features, and rightfully takes the top spot with ease. The chartreuse feathers, strands of peacock herl and bleeding throat is a great imitation of a struggling bait fish. The top of the line 3/0 Mustad Signature hook is sharp, strong and corrosion resistant. It features a 1x extra long shank and duratin finish for maximal corrosion resistance. The straight eye gives the fly a more natural swimming action when stripped in.

The Mustad signature fly hooks feature unique sharpness and strength. It can be used on guide boats in florida, belize, bahamas, and mexico. It is suitable for a wide range of bonefish flies such as crazy charlie’s, clousers, redfish and permit patterns, but also for traditional fish imitation patterns using mylar tubing. The Micro barb can easily be pinched down without damaging the hook for barbless applications.

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Chemically sharpened, nor-tempered high carbon steel
Sharp, strong, corrosion resistant mustad signature duratin fly hooks
Durable hand tied flies by professionals

Best Runner up: Region Fishing productive Saltwater Fly

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The 2X extra heavy wire Saltwater Streamer hook is a classic O’ Shaughnessy style hook, suitable for a wide range of bonefish flies such as Crazy Charlie’s, Clousers, Redfish and Permit patterns, but also for traditional fish imitation patterns using Mylar tubing. This fly travels in the water upside down, the weed guard and calf tail keeps the pesky turtle grass off the hook.

This may be the perfect fly for fishing the flats. It is made with all premium materials. This fly does well with all shrimp / glass minnow eating flats species including the ever elusive permit.

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Monofilament weed guard to keep the snags to a minimum
New and hot release

Best For Trout: Region Fishing extremely effective Shrimp pattern

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Compared with other products by Region Fishing, the region fishing extremely effective shrimp pattern has a convenient design. It is an extremely effective shrimp pattern used in saltwater. It is a great fly for bonefish, redfish, black drum and anything that eats shrimp. The lead eyes will get this fly deep quickly so that bonefish will pick it up and start making your reel scream.

This pattern has a weed guard which is invaluable when you need them. It is extremely durable so it can be fished in saltwater. They sink fast and are irresistible to redfish and sea trout. The build quality is also excellent.

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One of the new comers and featured product
Good investment for long term

Best For Bass: Region Fishing Great Fly

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For a low asking price, region fishing great fly has managed to overwhelm their customers by packing as many features as they could. It is designed for bass, the fly has gained popularity in all waters. It is an extremely effective baitfish pattern used in both fresh and saltwater.

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One of the new comers and featured product
New and hot release

Best budget: Region Fishing Crab Fly

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It is the favorite fly of the world class permit guides in belize. It has a special weight that ensures the fly lands hook side up, combined with a weed guard. It allows the angler to move the fly when the permit is around and not worry about snagging the bottom.

It is extremely durable and stands up to the saltwater well. It is also to catch all crab eating fish such as redfish, bonefish and tarpon too. It has some great fish-ability but it also looks like a delectable multicolored native crab for the pickiest of permit guides in belize. These are very well tied with attention to detail.

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