Chartreuse Gotcha Crustacean Saltwater Hook : Mustad 34007 or Tiemco 800S or equivalent. Thread : Chartreuse. Tail : Marabou. Body : Chartreuse diamond braid. Eyes : Beadchain. Wing : Tan Craft fur.
Tying Instructions 1) Start thread at hook bend. 2) Tie in tail material. 3) Tie in body material. 4) Advance thread to position where eyes will go. 5) Tie in beadchain eyes. 6) Wrap body material around hook shank. 7) Tie off and trim excess at beadchain eyes. 8) Rotate hook in vice. 9) Tie in wing material. 10) Form a small head, tie off thread and trim excess.
Fly Notes Crazy charlie variation.
Fishing Notes Full Sinking line with average length leader. Allowed to sink fully, quick stop start retrieve or medium length strips with small pauses. Repeat till line comes tight, hopefully not on a snag. Target species include bream, whiting, flathead, trevally species etc. Most estuary species, just vary the size of the hook.
Location Notes Most estuary locations, oyster beds, rock walls, sand or mud banks.
Prey Notes Attractor pattern. Could be taken for baitfish or crustacean depending on stripping speed.
Tier Kristilee Carter

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