Gotcha - ( UMPQUA) - Blue Quill Angler

Gotcha Saltwater Sizes 6 and 8

The gotcha got its name from fishing on flats for bonefish and yelling GOTCHA when you hook into a bog ole bone! This fly produces fish and has a great profile of a fleeing shrimp on the flats.

Umpqua Parawulff Dry Fly

The GOTCHA is one of the best known bonefish flies of all time. Designed somewhat by happenstance in the Bahamas. As the story goes, Jim McVay while traveling in a Bahamian taxi decided to clip some carpet fibers on the way to his room. Using the carpet to tie up some flies for the next day's fishing. After several days of catching plenty of bonefish with his new creation his guide began saying GOTCHA every time he hooked up.

Umpqua Gotcha - 4 Pearl

The GOTCHA is one of the best known bonefish flies of all time. Designed somewhat by happenstance in the Bahamas. As the story goes, Jim McVay while traveling in a Bahamian taxi decided to clip some carpet fibers on the way to his room. Using the carpet to tie up some flies for the next day's fishing. After several days of catching plenty of bonefish with his new creation his guide began saying GOTCHA every time he hooked up.

Umpqua Gotcha - 4 Pearl

Gotcha - ( UMPQUA) - Blue Quill Angler

Dry flies are designed to be fished on the top of the water. Dry flies float either on their own, or with the assisstance of a floatant such as silicon based gel, or dry fly shake. They can be fished in rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes alike. Many fish will rise the surface to inspect a dry fly and decide if they want to strike at it or not.

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Gotcha - ( UMPQUA) - Blue Quill Angler

The Crazy Charlie is a classic saltwater pattern that is a must have when chasing bonefish! Tied with bead chain eyes, this is a relatively light

Crazy Charlie

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Flies - Saltwater Flies

The Shrimp Spiker is a great all around bonefish fly! Tied with dumbbell eyes, this pattern is great when targeting bonefish in 2-4 feet of water.

Shrimp Spiker - ( UMPQUA) - Blue Quill Angler