Capt. Ken’s Marabou Flats Shrimp Selection – 8 Saltwater Shrimp Flies for Redfish, Bonefish and Permit

A proven flats pattern tied by Capt. Ken Tutalo. This 8-fly assortment features four productive colors in two sizes, designed to imitate shrimp with lifelike movement and a natural, translucent appearance.

Description

Capt. Ken’s Marabou Flats Shrimp is a guide-tested pattern developed and refined by Capt. Ken for fishing the shallow saltwater flats of Tampa Bay. The marabou tail comes alive as soon as the fly hits the water, creating natural movement that helps make this shrimp imitation especially convincing.

The body combines natural and synthetic materials to produce the translucent appearance of a live shrimp. This is a dependable pattern when targeting wary redfish, including fish that see plenty of pressure in shallow water. It is also an excellent choice for bonefish, permit and other inshore species that feed on shrimp.

When Capt. Ken is guiding on Tampa Bay's flats and targeting tough, selective redfish, this is one of his go-to patterns.

Why Fish Capt. Ken’s Marabou Flats Shrimp?

Shrimp are an important food source for nearly every inshore and flats species. This pattern combines realistic movement, a translucent body and a compact profile to create a natural presentation that can fool even cautious fish.

The lively marabou tail provides movement without requiring an aggressive retrieve. Whether you're targeting redfish in Tampa Bay or pursuing bonefish and permit on tropical flats, this is a versatile shrimp pattern to keep in your fly box.

How to Fish It

Fish the Marabou Flats Shrimp around shallow grass flats, potholes, oyster edges and other areas where shrimp are likely to be found.

Use short, controlled strips with pauses to let the fly settle and the marabou tail move naturally. Adjust your retrieve to match the fish's activity level. When targeting pressured fish, a subtle presentation can make all the difference.

Capt. Ken’s Guide Tips

For tough Tampa Bay redfish, don't overwork this fly. Make an accurate cast, let it settle and use short strips to suggest a shrimp moving along the bottom. The marabou tail continues to provide movement during the pauses.

For bonefish and permit, focus on a natural presentation and pay close attention to how the fly lands and settles. These fish can be extremely selective, and a subtle shrimp imitation is often the right choice.

Selection Details

This is an 8-fly selection, with two flies in each of four colors.

Two sizes included:

• Size #6 – approximately 1.75 inches

• Size #2 – approximately 2.5 inches

Premium Quality Construction

• Tied by Capt. Ken Tutalo

• Lively marabou tails

• Natural and synthetic body materials

• Translucent shrimp-like appearance

• Super-sharp saltwater hooks

• Quality materials selected for durability and repeated use

These premium saltwater flies are built to stand up to heavy casting and multiple fish.

Add Capt. Ken’s Marabou Flats Shrimp Selection to your saltwater fly box and be ready for redfish, bonefish, permit and more.