FLATS FLIES

SWFA BASTARD SHRIMP FLY

This highly effective shrimp fly pattern has an unbelievable pulsing action that triggers hard bites.

A well presented bastard shrimp with slight strips seems to produce the most hookups, this pattern has hooked many species including Big BB's,Tuskies and Bonefish - Also featuring Ben "NOTSO" Bright of LAST CAST, Weipa who caught his NZ Grand Slam on the SWFA Bastard Shrimp Fly!

Gamakatsu SL12 1/0 - TAN - with Gold Dumbbell eyes

Gamakatsu SL11-3H #2 - TAN -  with Gold Dumbell eyes

Gamakatsu SL11-3H #4 OLIVE -  with B/C eyes

SWFA SPAWNING SHRIMP FLY 

Around spawning time, some shrimp species exhibit an orange egg mass, this pattern displays this perfectly. A great all round pattern to have in your fly box

GAMAKATSU SL12 1/0  GOLD/CHART D/B - TAN

GAMAKATSU SL12 1/0  GOLD D/B - 4.8 MM -TAN

GAMAKATSU SL12 1/0  GOLD D/B - 4.8 MM - OLIVE

GAMAKATSU SL11-3H #4 - MEDIUM GOLD D/B - TAN

GAMAKATSU SL11-3H #4 - MEDIUM SILVER D/B - TAN

GAMAKATSU SL11-3H #4 - MEDIUM GOLD D/B - OLIVE

GAMAKATSU SL11-3H #6 - MEDIUM GOLD D/B - OLIVE

COACH DUFF MANTIS SHRIMP FLY

SWFA was approached by Coach Duff to tie his Mantis shrimp innovative Original Coach Duff Mantis Shrimp fly.

We had no hesitations adding this killer fly to our flats selections. SWFA are proud to present to you Coach Duff original Spam and Egg fly, although many variations are in the industry, Coach designed the "Coach Duff Spam n Egg fly" with dark colours imitating the Ciliated mantis shrimps located on there flats in Hawaii.

Coach Duff lived in Hawaii for 13 years but has since moved back to the USA to chase his beloved Steelheads.

Capt Coach Duff pictured with a Monster Hawaiian Bonefish

GAMAKATSU SL11-3H #2 -  DUMBBELL EYE

GAMAKATSU SL11-3H #4 DUMBBELL EYE

SWFA ORANGE BEARDED MANTIS SHRIMP FLY

SWFA OBMS is a simple and very effective rendering of a favorite flats forage, the fly uses its rubber legs and natural beard to mimic lifelike movements and is the first choice flats pattern pick.

A Great all round flats fly that comes alive once wet! The SWFA Orange Bearded Mantis shrimp fly is another of our best flies with fantastic reviews with many bonefish applications as well as other species

GAMAKATSU SL12 1/0 TAN GOLD D/B - 4.8MM

GAMAKATSU SL12 1/0 TAN GOLD/CHART D/B - 7/32

SL11-3H #2 TAN - MEDIUM GOLD DB EYE

SL11-3H #4 TAN AND OLIVE  - MEDIUM GOLD DB EYE

SL11-3H #4 TAN GOLD  - MEDIUM GOLD DB EYE

SWFA MCVAYS GOTCHA FLY

SWFA has stuck pretty close to the traditional dressings, but have used more durable fibers that are natural coloured to imitate big shrimps on the flats.

Many captures have been caught on this pattern with SWFA customers.. 

Gamakatsu SL12 1/0 - GOLD/CHART SPIRIT RIVER EYES

SWFA SHRIMPLOID FLY

SWFA SHRIMPLOID FLY is a awesome flats pattern with many "key elements" tied into the one fly!

 Fitted with it's HIGH UV GLOW body that has been epoxied for durability.

Gamakatsu SL12 1/0 - GOLD DB EYE

Gamakatsu SL11-3H #2 - GOLD DB EYE

SWFA SPARNON NIPPER FLY

The Sparnon Nipper Fly which is a Great shrimp imitation pattern for the flats .

This fly has caught a wide number of species from spooky Blue Bastards to Bonefish and some killer sized Bream.

Fitted with its UV GLOW NIPPERS which entice bites from wary feeders.

GAMAKATSU SL12 1/0 - GOLD DB

GAMAKATSU SL11-3H #2 - GOLD DB

SWFA PILBARA SHRIMP FLY

Designed for Pilbara waters with successful testing by long time friend and customer Andy Janowski

Great flats pattern on many species feeding on prawns/mantis and nippers...

GAMAKATSU SL11-3H #2 Gold Dumbell eye

SWFA GOTCHA FLY - ORANGE TAIL

The Gotcha Fly is perhaps the most popular fly ever designed and has accounted for thousands of Bonefish for anglers around the globe.

SWFAs Gotcha fly is fitted with a Gold dumbell eye and x2 FLURO Orange legs plus it's Orange tail attract's bites from the spookist fish on the flats.

Our Customers have caught the "Fish of a lifetime"  on this pattern.

Gamakatsu SL12 1/0 - LARGE Gold Dumbbell eye 

Gamakatsu SL12 1/0 - LARGE CHART/GOLD EYE 7/32

SL11-3H #4 - Medium Gold Dumbell Eye - Tan

SL11-3H #4 - Small Gold Dumbell Eye - Tan - Twin Pack

SL11-3H #6 - Small Gold Dumbell Eye - Tan - Twin Pack

SL11-3H #6 - BC Eye - Tan - Twin Pack

SWFA MANTIS BUG FLY

A longer profile fly designed for bigger feeding flats fish smooching in the mud looking for mantis shrimps

This is a bigger size offering which will definitely get you into the backing

GAMAKATSU SL11-3H #2 AND SL12 1/0

SWFA WORM TAIL GOTCHA FLY

Whats a Gotcha pattern without a worm tail?

Designed this pattern late one night tying gotcha and hammers worms and combined the two together..

Since then our customers and Guides have had Great success targeting bonefish and Australia's most targeted flats species using this pattern.

A must fly needed in your kit! 

Gamakatsu SL12 1/0 LARGE FLURO ORANGE Double Pupil Eye

Gamakatsu SL11-3H #2 MEDIUM Double Pupil Eye

Gamakatsu SL11-3H #4 MEDIUM Double Pupil Eye 

Gamakatsu SL11-3H #8 SMALL Double Pupil Eye 

SWFA BACKBURN GOTCHA FLY - BONE TAN

Tied with Finn Racoon Fur, tan/black speckle legs and full epoxy body to add durability.

It's a enticing shrimp imitation for targeting various flat species.

Gamakatsu SL12 1/0 - Large Double Pupil Lead Eye (UV GLOW)

Gamakasu SL11-3H #2 - Large Double Pupil Lead Eye (UV GLOW)

Gamakasu SL11-3H #4 - Medium Double Pupil Lead Eye (UV GLOW)

Gamakatsu SL11-3H #6 - Small Double Pupil Lead Eye (UV GLOW)

Gamakatsu SL11-3H #8 - Small Double Pupil Lead Eye (UV GLOW)

SWFA LINEBURNER GOTCHA FLY 

The Gotcha Fly is perhaps the most popular fly ever designed and has accounted for many Bonefish for anglers around the globe

SWFA's Lineburner is fitted EP fibers and two fluro Orange legs that attract's bites from the spookiest fish on the flats.

It's a Great pattern to have in your kit for targeting some of the most popular flats dwellers.

Gamakatsu SL12 1/0

Gamakatsu SL11-3H #2

Gamakatsu SL11-3H #4

Gamakatsu SL11-3H #6

Gamakatsu SL11-3H #8