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We just received a new shrimpment of EP Spawning Shrimp in the shop.  The EP Spawning Shrimp has been a go to pattern for Permit, and especially in Belize.  We have in stock in the smaller sizes in tan, olive, and rootbeer for $2.99 a bug.  EP flies are time tested in the salt, look great, fish well and are durable.

Other bugs to ponder for the salt...

Bunny Gotchas... we got them in multiple colors and down to size 8's which are difficult to find since most bonefish bugs are made for the Bahamas it seems like.

The San Pedro crab... small crab patterns are also difficult to find.  We are going to San Pedro...if this thing is called the San Pedro crab...it's got to be good.  We also are going to be stocking EP's new Turneffe Crab which will also be a good choice.

Don't forget Tarpon/Snook flies...and Cuda flies for this trip.  We have Cochroaches, Deceivers, and poppers in stock with more coming.  EP is sending some called the Campeche Toad which is brand new for us to try for the trip...stop by and get some before you leave.

We are working hard on our saltwater selection this year, and are going to make it the most no nonsense, "here are the flies you need", well tied fly selection for saltwater there is.

Belize - always fish size 8's for the most part, which are sometimes more difficult to find because of the large Bonefishing market of Bahamas where sizes 4-6 are more common.

Gamakatsu hooks sizes are messed up...if the fly is tied on a Gamakatsu (which are great hooks) they are larger than normal.  A size 8 looks more like a size 6 in a standard saltwater hook.  Except for the Gamakatsu black bonefish hooks which are true to size ... and the only black saltwater hooks on the market and EP uses these on many patterns.

*** no matter what flies you bring, the guides will tell you don't have the right fly and you need to bring something different, so still bring your vise***