Fly Fishing

JamesP · Posted: Thu 04/29/10 7:05 am Post subject: Saltwater Flies: Snapper Flies?

I have fished in many places but for the past two trips i went to Turks and Caicos, just below the bahamas. I have mainly fished for bonefish their, with great succes! But i have never been able to catch snapper, under the rocks or a dock, on the flats or in the mangroves. I find them to be more picky than the bonefish.... or maybe that is just me?

If there are any experts or anyone who has caught a couple, please tell me any favourite flies or tactics, or just any general advice!
Thanks,
James

JamesP · Posted: Fri 04/30/10 1:54 pm Post subject:

C'mon guys any advice? anything....?

PeterE · Posted: Sat 05/01/10 1:14 pm Post subject:

When I catch little mangos on the fly its normally bi-catch on little clousers and such. But small shrimp flies should do the trick too I would think. One little trick you can use of to spary gulp spray on the fly or what ever smelly attractant you prefer.

But it seems like the smaller the fly the better, a crazy charlie ought to work too. Good luck.

abcritt · Posted: Sun 05/02/10 4:27 pm Post subject:

What flies did you use that were so successful for the bones?

chefboyardee · Posted: Sun 05/02/10 5:58 pm Post subject:

just got back from cuba and found snapper in the trenches off the flats. we were using green and white and red and white clouser minnows medium size . i also caught a bonefish in the same water 25 feet deep just letting the current carrying and free falling with the odd small strip and fall [/img]

JamesP · Posted: Mon 05/03/10 2:26 am Post subject:

Thanks guys.

abcritt,

When bonefishing i normally use very simple flies. Crazy Charlies are my favourite. But remember to match your fly with the bottom you are fishing. And i would also take a couple small crabs when fishing against the mangroves.

James.