Veverka's Spawning Mantis Shrimp (Size 2, 4 or 6)

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Veverka's Spawning Mantis Shrimp

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Developed by Bob Veverka this simple pattern has been one of the most consistent and super effective bonefish patterns ever! I personally prefer to fish the spawning version since I strongly feel from my own experience that a subtle orange spot is a steroid like strike trigger for bones!

I've included five different sili-leg color options which include the following:

Pumpkin - Which is best for typical tan to darker colored flats
Ghost - Semi-clear (Sand) which is best for very light to white sand flats
Amber - I just love this color when chasing bones
Crusher - Chicone's Brown Crusher legs another variation for tan to darker colored flats
Ascension Bay - Yellow eyes and yellow sand Chicone crusher legs. Ascension Bay specific variation.

Five weighting options are available:

- Blind (No weight)
- Small Beadchain Eyes (Sm BC)
- Medium Beadchain Eyes (Med BC) - This is the most common weighting option for hook sizes 2 through 6
- Small Brass Barbell Eyes 1/8" (Sm BB) - Good for size 4 or 6
- Medium Brass Barbell Eyes 5/32" (Med BB) - Recommend for Size 2 and 4
- Large Brass Barbell Eyes 3/16" (Lg BB) - Recommended for Size 2 only

These is are Must Have patterns when bone fishing throughout the Bahamas (including the Turks and Caicos), Mexico and Yucatan/Belize! Never leave home without some!

Tied on Premium Chemically Sharpened Gamakatsu Hooks! Same hooks used on all Enrico Puglisi (EP) Flies and SS Flies!

I have been tying and fishing the salt for nearly 40 years. Of all the hooks I have used I settled on Gamakatsu in the 1990's. Sharpest hook out of the box I have ever found and have never lost a fish due to a broken hook or straightening, that includes Bonefish, GT, Roosterfish, Marlin, Dorado, Tuna and Tarpon.

These are must have patterns when bone fishing throughout the Bahamas! Don't leave home without a few in your box!

I tie this pattern is tied the way it should be and utilize only the finest materials including chemically sharpened Gamakatsu SL11-3H hooks. I have over 45 years of fly tying experience and countless hours on the flats. Quality is the hallmark of my ties...Just check out my eBay feedback!

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