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“In successful-fly-pattern-years, the Avalon Permit was basically born yesterday. Next month will mark the 7th birthday of this iconic fly, but over the last decade no other permit fly has enjoyed such success. Developed by Mauro Ginevri specifically for Cuban permit, this is THE pattern no Caribbean fly fisherman would be caught without. Avalon Outdoor’s website goes so far as to claim that over 800 permit have been caught and released on this fly in Cuba alone. Dumbell eyes keep the Avalon sinking, and riding, hook-up. And that little cyclops bead keel? That bad boy will be putting out the sweet, sweet vibrations of a fleeing shrimp. ¿Entendido?” – Fly Tying Specialist Jack Reis
Materials:
- Hook: Tiemco 811s – sz 1/0-6
- Thread: UTC 140 – Tan, Orange
- Head: Arctic Fox Fur – Orange, Rubber Legs – Barred Orange, Krystal Flash – Black
- Underbody: 20lb mono, silver/gold beads, Diamond Braid – Pearl, Marabou – Tan
- Claws: Rabbit Strips – Tan
- Collar: Senyo’s Laser Dub – Tan
- Eyes: Dumbbell Eyes
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