In this episode of The Fly Tying Station, Stuart Webb shows us how to tie a fly that works incredibly well when it comes to targeting giant trevally on the flats. This fly was developed initially by Alphonse Fishing Co. guide Cameron Musgrave two years ago and has since been one of our top fly choices for targeting multiple flats species!
Giant trevally has been referred to as the gangsters of the flats, and they have a reputation for being bullish and unforgiving. They prey on almost anything that moves, from crabs, lobsters, and squid, to eels and mantis shrimps. That is why garlic butter is the perfect choice when it comes to imitating one of GT’s favourite snacks, namely the squid.
This specific version of the garlic butter is a bit smaller than the original. It’s lightweight, realistic, and creates incredible movement in the water, which makes them irresistible to any cruising GT.
Not only does this fly work exceptionally well to lure in the GT, but there is a range of other species in the Outer Islands of Seychelles, like the bluefin trevally, grouper, barracuda, and snapper, who also find this fly irresistible.
The garlic butter is a staple in our fly-tying boxes, and we would highly recommend this fly to anyone who is thinking of taking on the GT! This is usually accompanied by another staple, namely the NYAP fly. (learn how to tie this below).
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