RIO's Christmas Mantis RIO Spey Fly Lines - Skagit The tungsten bead allows this

The tungsten bead allows this fly to be suspended in the mid to upper water column when dropped off a dry or as the anchor fly in a light nymph set up

and it is not quite a full dry adult either

But in the colors we have here

this fly is extremely universal

we ended up with this pattern that really fits the bill

RIO's Christmas Mantis RIO Spey Fly Lines - Skagit The tungsten bead allows thisSearching for the universal shrimp imitation that both triggerfish and bonefish will eat readily, we ended up with this pattern that really fits the bill. With subtle flash and a muted, more natural tail, it is the perfect fly to not spook finicky fish, and it incorporates all the colors that make a "Christmas Island Special" so effective. It also includes extra small lead eyes that helps the fly get to the bottom quickly, but without much of an