{"product_id":"capt-kens-marabou-flats-shrimp-fly-selection","title":"Marabou Shrimp Fly Selection | Redfish, Bonefish \u0026 Permit","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Marabou Flats Shrimp Selection – 8 Saltwater Shrimp Flies for Redfish, Bonefish and Permit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA proven flats pattern tied by Capt. Ken Tutalo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This 8-fly assortment features four productive colors in two sizes, designed to imitate shrimp with lifelike movement and a natural, translucent appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Capt. Ken is guiding on Tampa Bay's flats and targeting tough, selective redfish, this is one of his go-to patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Fish Capt. Ken’s Marabou Flats Shrimp?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish the Marabou Flats Shrimp around shallow grass flats, potholes, oyster edges and other areas where shrimp are likely to be found.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Guide Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelection Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-fly selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with two flies in each of four colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 flies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo sizes included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize #6 – approximately 1.75 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize #2 – approximately 2.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Quality Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTied by Capt. 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