General Saltwater Patterns
Squish's Shrimp
The Squish's Shrimp was designed over several trips to CXI specifically to target a species that has become an obsession of mine - the Triggerfish.
So many other species also love them, it's now my go to Flats pattern.
Fulling Mill have tied some up for us on size 2 and 1/0 Gamakatsu SL12s hooks, so make sure you have some in your flats box!
Wolf's Exmouth Crab
Brett Wolf from Ningalooflyfishing has been kind enough to share his gun Permit pattern with us. Designed to sink quickly, it is a must have flyfor anyone chasing permit in Exmouth.
Alphlexo Crab #2
The Alphlexo Crab was developed in the Seychelles, but has been smashing it all over the globe. It is eagerly eaten by all kinds of fish including Permit, Blue Bastards, Triggers, Bonefish, along with and a host of other species.
The Alphlexo Crab has become one of those essential flies that you simplymust have a few rows of in your saltwater fly box.Tied by Flyzinc on Gamakatsu SL12s #2 hooks
Alphlexo Crab - 1/0 Exmouth Special
The Alphlexo Crab was developed in the Seychelles, but has been smashing it all over the globe. It is eagerly eaten by all kinds of fish including Permit, Blue Bastards, Triggers, Bonefish, along with and a host of other species.
The Alphlexo Crab has become one of those essential flies that you simplymust have a few rows of in your saltwater fly box.
Tied by Flyzinc on Gamakatsu SL12s 1/0 hooks, and with a 4.8mm tungsten dumbbell eye, this one is a fantastic Permit fly for Exmouth.
Lost Fly Clouser #2/0 SL12s
NYAP 6/0
Fulling Mill - Chris Beech VGDC Avalon Tan/Yellow 1/0
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Fulling Mill - Chris Beech Itchy Trigger Light Brown/TanTied on Owner Flyliner hooks to handle brawlers such as triggers, tuskfish and blue bastards on the tropical flats. The size 4 version features 5/32 ounce eyes and the size 2 carries larger 3/16 ounce eyes to find the bottom quickly without spooking wary fish.
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Fulling Mill - Chris Beech Fuzzle Shrimp Tan/YabbyNot your average Fuzzle Shrimp – this version is tied with SLF dubbing which is a bit stiffer, providing a fuller looking body. Great for imitating the nippers and small shrimp found on the flats – this fly is an each way bet for permit and golden trevally.
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Beech's 3D Squid
Available in Orange or Clear in 2/0 & 4/0
VGDC - Cree Claws #1/0
VGDC - Mud Crab - Olive/Olive claws/olive legs #1/0
Julia
Julia was created to look like something edible to several flats species, but most importantly it was made to stand out against a backkground of broken coral, sand and pebbles. Standing out in a crowd with an orange highlight, this fly was named for a formed Australian Prime Minister. Effective on everything from Trevally, Permit and Tuskfish to Slatey Bream and anything that likes to eat FOOD. Fish it on tough leaders of 9' or longer, and best fished with a loop knot. Let it stand still, crawl it along the bottom or twitch it fast - feed that fish!
Beech's Tarantula Crab
Fulling Mill - Chris Beech Grim Reaper Shrab 1/0
A great pattern for northern flat species such as permit and golden trevally. Tied on Gamakatsu SL12S hooks with 7/32 ounce eyes to reach the bottom quickly and stay there in strong currents, this pattern is a must-have on the flats.
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Fulling Mill - Beech's Undertaker Shrimp - #1/0Designed by Chris Beech, tied by Fulling Mill on a 1/0 SL12s hook.
Tan or Pink. 
Fulling Mill - Beech's Cormorant Crab - Floating #2/0Tied by Fulling Mill
Fulling Mill - Beech's Surf CandyThe perfect small bait imitation originally developed by Bob Popovics. The colours and sizes that we have chosen imitate many small bait species in Australia such as anchovies, sand sprats and white bait. Use them on everything from salmon to tailor, tuna and snapper. Tied on the Gamakatsu SL12S so they won’t let you down if you happen across a trophy! Available in match-the-hatch colours.
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Fulling Mill - Beech's Fuzzle Shrimp - OliveNot your average Fuzzle Shrimp – this version is tied with SLF dubbing which is a bit stiffer, providing a fuller looking body. Great for imitating the nippers and small shrimp found on the flats – this fly is an each way bet for permit and golden trevally.
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Fulling Mill - Beech's Cormorant Crab - Sinking #2/0Tied by Fulling Mill
Beech's Cotton Candy Pink #2/0A great baitfish representation specifically designed for tuna in southeast and far-north Queensland but highly effective on pelagic fish anywhere.
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Wayne's Milky Magic #6
Homer ShrimpsonAn essential pattern for targeting flats species such as bonefish and permit but also great with bread and butter species such as flathead, bream and snapper.
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Sand PrawnDesigned by Alphonse guide and Fulling Mill consultant James Christmas, the Sand Prawn is effective for a host of Saltwater species.
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Keel Shrimp
Clouser Deep Minnow
Chris Beech has tied these on Gamakatsu SL12s hooks and has used premium bucktail.
H20 James Sand Prawn
H20 Spawning Shrimp
Available in Tan, Olive and Pink.
H2O Epoxy Crab - Orange
EP™ FLEX CALAMARI ORANGE
EP™ GT'S BLACK & PURPLE #8/0
A fly for BIG GT's!