Flies for Bonefish

[fishon]

We are going to Bonaire for Spring Break and I have booked a 1/2 day bonefish trip. What types of flies should I be looking at?

Any ideas where to purchase your suggestions

I have an 8w systems....is that too big?

[FISHINGARTIST]

I would imagine crab and shrimp imitations would be on the list, your set up sounds good. The guide may suggest and have all the flies you would need, I'd ask.

[Animal Chris]

Crazy Charlies, Clousers, snapping shrimp, mantis shrimp and glass minnows is a good start. If you get by FTU, check with Chris Phillips or Andy Packmore and / or if you get by Orvis, ask Marcos Enriques. 8 wt is fine, be sure your reel holds a couple hundred yards of backing. Tight lines, AC

[stew1tx]

Most of your bonefish guides will suggest some really small customs. They have a tiny hook with some thread built up on the shank and a few little hairs on them. An 8 is perfect, hook a good one you will wonder why you didn't bring your 10 lol. Heck, one person I have fished with in Belize said he has caught 100+ tarpon on a rig similar to my 8 that I had with us.

[skinnyme]

Ditto what Animal Chris said with the addition of Gotcha's to his fly list

[Animal Chris]

Also, throw in some Charteuse and White Clousers...a world wide fly.