Belize Fly Boxes …

[JG63]

Coming along nicely - a few dozen to go

 

[jifigz]

What ya gonna be fishin' fer? Bonefish? Tarpon?

 

[drakeking412]

In my experience the bones like small stuff there. I can post pictures of my boxes when I get home.

 

[JG63]

In my experience the bones like small stuff there. I can post pictures of my boxes when I get home.

So I’ve heard - this is a #8 I’m going to work up a few in tan and pink - most of what I’ve done is on #6 but I have a few streamers for baby Tarpon if I’m lucky enough or smaller Jacks out near the reef I wouldn’t say no to a ‘cuda other as long as I don’t drop the boga grip

 

[MJMFlyfisher]

I've had great luck with this one....medium bead chain eyes, tan Arctic fox with a whisp of finn coon overtop to give it a little contrast.
Grizzly hackle tips for "tails" , claws......
Simple single barred sili legs
Two strands of midge crystal flash and midge diamond braid on the body.
It's subtle with just enough flash and they really eat it up!

 

[Fredrick]

I've had great luck with this one....medium bead chain eyes, tan Arctic fox with a whisp of finn coon overtop to give it a little contrast.
Grizzly hackle tips for "tails" , claws......
Simple single barred sili legs
Two strands of midge crystal flash and midge diamond braid on the body.
It's subtle with just enough flash and they really eat it up!View attachment 1641253867

I like this fly looks simple and effective, what kind of hook did you use ?

 

[TerrellBFly]

Just started on my crabs! Ill share once I get further along. These things are more like arts and crafts than tying flies. That box is looking good. I am going to go small for my shrimps - size 6 and 8, I think.

 

[MJMFlyfisher]

I like this fly looks simple and effective, what kind of hook did you use ?

That batch is tied on #8 Ahrex SA220
But I also like the Mustad S71SAP in size #6 as well.
They are essentially the same size and profile hooks and that's the size I use the most. Medium bead chain eyes. They land soft, have a great look in the water and easy to tie.

You can scale them up or down with smaller or larger bead chain eyes.
Small bead chains on Ahrex 220 #10 or Mustad #8 for SKINNY water.
Large bead chains on Ahrex 220 #6 or Mustad #4 a little deeper water.

Both are terrific extremely sticky hooks. The Mustad is just a touch stealthier looking with its matte gunmetal finish.
This side of one of my boxes should tell you what I think of them....LOL 😉