Avalon Permit Fly

Photo of El Pescador owners

Pattern Background

Designed by Mauro Ginevri for Cuban Permit. Works on big bonefish as well.

Materials

HOOK: #2 Tiemco 811S.

THREAD: Tan 140-denier UTC Ultra Thread.

EYES: Silver or gold 3 mm dumbbell eyes.

KEEL: Hard 20-pound nylon monofilament with four2.8 mm silver or stainless steel beads.

MOUTH: Arctic fox tail dyed yellow/orange (1 cm).

ANTENNAE: Black or wine Krystal Flash (7 cm).

LEGS: Two strands of medium orange, Hareline Grizzly Barred rubber (5 cm).

SHELLBACK: Two strands of Pearl Diamond Braid.

BODY: Tan marabou.

CLAWS: Two straight-cut light tan or gray Zonker strips tied delta wing (skin 2 cm, hair 4 cm).

HEAD: Fluorescent orange 210-denier UTC Ultra Thread.

Directions

See detailed information and step by step instructions at https://www.flyfisherman.com/editorial/avalon-permit-fly/151697

Here is a fun video from Gink and Gasoline on Youtube on how to tie an Avalon

Testimonial

Thank you for making our first trip to Belize most memorable. Your organizational skills are outstanding – we were very impressed from the moment we stepped off the plane. The trips the wives went on while the men fished far exceeded expectations. They were most informative with very knowledgeable guides. Lastly, we cannot thank you enough for the friendliness of your staff and management – everyone from housekeeping, dining, etc. Hope to be back and bring the whole family.
Kim and Pam