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The Sunray Shadow is a true killer fly for salmon fishing. Tied on a tube with a wing and no body, simple as few flies, but still - or maybe rather because of that - extremely efficient. The fly uses few materials and is very easy to tie.

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Saltwater Leaders: Bonefish, Mono to Fluorocarbon - 15 variations

A sturdy bonefish leader tied with flourocarbon in the tip section - the last leader section and tippet. Flourocarbon is less visible, softer, stronger and more abrasive resistant than mono and great for stealthy presentations. Aim for tippet material with a breaking strength of about 12-15 lbs.
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