RIO's Arctic Bone is a highly successful spawning shrimp pattern with natural movement achieved by using arctic fox fur, paired with rubber legs. This fly is perfect for Bahamas, Belize and Christmas Island.
When RIO Signature Tyer, Josh Boyles, got wind that the local Redfish were crushing soft plastics over flies, he immediately had an idea. Tie a fly that looked like a gulp on a jig head. Voilà.
It has been a key pattern for those on Biscayne Bay, the Keys and Everglades for snook and bonefish, as well as those targeting saltwater salmon in Puget Sound and Alaska.
The Avalon is one of the best permit shrimp flies around, with lead eyes for quick sinking and to keep it crawling on the bottom. This Avalon Light version has smaller lead eyes that gives a lighter presentation – perfect for fishing in shallower waters.
