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Natural Spirits – The Rio Bone Doctor
Overview
The Rio Bone Doctor is a meticulously crafted shrimp pattern designed for clear flats and selective fish. With a subtle profile, soft body, and fluid movement, this fly is deadly effective for bonefish and permit that have seen every trick in the book. Its natural shrimp imitation and weighted eyes create a convincing presentation that turns skeptics into strikers.
Why It Works
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Mimics natural flats shrimp with lifelike accuracy
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Soft body and articulated legs move enticingly in current
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Weighted eyes ensure proper hook orientation and realistic sink rate
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A proven performer in heavily fished waters
Key Features:
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Realistic shrimp profile ideal for calm, shallow flats
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Lifelike movement from soft body and flexible legs
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Weighted with lead eyes
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Proven color schemes: Tan
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Hook size: #4
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Target Species | Bonefish, Permit |
| Size | #4 |
| Color Options | Tan |
| Movement Style | Articulated legs, soft body |
| Weighting | Bead chain or lead eyes |
When to Use
Best used on sunny, shallow flats with wary fish. Highly effective during slow tide transitions and calm conditions when a stealthy, natural shrimp imitation is essential.
Rio Bone Doctor – Size #4
A natural shrimp flats fly with soft movement and weighted precision. The go-to for spooky bonefish and permit in technical conditions.
Rio Bone Doctor is a realistic shrimp flats fly with soft body, articulated legs, and weighted eyes—perfect for fooling picky bonefish and permit.