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- 01EP Shrimpnymph
Shrimp are a year-round food source inshore and on flats, effective for both bonefish and milkfish.
Hanalei River & Bayfrom 5 reports80% - 02Bonefish Scampinymph
A highly effective shrimp imitation for bonefish on shallow sandy flats, which is consistent year-round.
Hanalei River & Bayfrom 4 reports80% - 03Crazy Charlienymph
A versatile shrimp and crab imitation, ideal for bonefish and milkfish on tropical flats year-round.
Hanalei River & Bayfrom 2 reports80% - 04Merkin Crabdry
Crabs are a consistent food source on tropical flats, and this imitation is effective for tailing bonefish. Fall is generally good for flats fishing in Hawaii.
Hanalei River & Bayfrom 5 reports80% - 05Gotchanymph
A classic shrimp imitation that is effective year-round on tropical flats for bonefish.
Hanalei River & Bayfrom 4 reports80% - 06EP Shrimpnymph
Shrimp are a primary food source for Bonefish on inshore flats. This pattern is effective year-round, including the fall season.
Kailua-Kona Coastfrom 5 reports80% - 07Cuda Flystreamer
Specifically designed to imitate needlefish, a common prey for Barracuda over tropical flats and wrecks throughout the year.
Kailua-Kona Coastfrom 1 report80% - 08Palolo Wormwet fly
Fall is one of the key periods for Palolo worm hatch events, which can trigger significant feeding frenzies for Bonefish on the flats.
Kailua-Kona Coastfrom 5 reports80% - 09Merkin Crabdry
Crabs are a consistent food source for tailing Bonefish on tropical flats year-round, making this an effective imitation in the fall.
Kailua-Kona Coastfrom 5 reports80% - 10Clouser Minnow (Saltwater)streamer
A universal baitfish and shrimp imitation, effective year-round for both Bonefish and Barracuda on tropical flats and inshore waters.
Kailua-Kona Coastfrom 4 reports80% - 11
A topwater pattern that creates disturbance, mimicking fleeing baitfish, enticing aggressive strikes from Barracuda in the warm fall waters.
Kailua-Kona Coastfrom 2 reports80% - 12Bonefish Charliestreamer
A classic shrimp and crab imitation, highly effective for Bonefish cruising or tailing on shallow saltwater flats, consistent in fall conditions.
Kailua-Kona Coastfrom 1 report80% - 13Bonefish Scampinymph
Specifically designed to imitate shrimp, a key food source for bonefish on shallow sandy flats, making it a crucial pattern for Kaneohe Bay.
Kaneohe Bay Flatsfrom 4 reports80% - 14Palolo Wormwet fly
The fall season is a prime time for the Palolo worm hatch, triggering aggressive feeding from bonefish and other flats species.
Kaneohe Bay Flatsfrom 5 reports80% - 15EP Shrimpnymph
Shrimp are a consistent and abundant food source year-round on the flats of Kaneohe Bay, making this a reliable pattern for all target species.
Kaneohe Bay Flatsfrom 5 reports80% - 16Merkin Crabdry
Crabs are a primary forage for bonefish and trevallies on tropical flats. This imitation is effective for tailing fish in the shallow waters.
Kaneohe Bay Flatsfrom 5 reports80% - 17Gotchanymph
A versatile shrimp imitation that is effective year-round on tropical flats, making it a staple for bonefish and trevallies in Kaneohe Bay.
Kaneohe Bay Flatsfrom 4 reports80% - 18Crazy Charlienymph
This classic shrimp/crab pattern is a year-round producer on the shallow flats, attracting bonefish, milkfish, and trevallies.
Kaneohe Bay Flatsfrom 2 reports80% - 19Clouser Minnow (Saltwater)streamer
A highly versatile baitfish imitation that is effective year-round for predatory species like trevallies and milkfish, as well as opportunistic bonefish.
Kaneohe Bay Flatsfrom 4 reports80% - 20Woolly Bugger (Olive) (Bass)streamer
An indispensable pattern, excellent for imitating leeches and baitfish, a year-round staple for bass, tilapia, and catfish in Lake Wilson.
Lake Wilson (Wahiawa Reservoir)from 1 report80% - 21
A universal baitfish imitation, particularly effective for aggressive Butterfly Peacock Bass and Largemouth Bass in Lake Wilson.
Lake Wilson (Wahiawa Reservoir)from 1 report80% - 22
On warmer fall days, this popper creates surface disturbance, drawing aggressive topwater strikes from bluegill, sunfish, and bass.
Lake Wilson (Wahiawa Reservoir)from 1 report80% - 23Scud (Pink/Orange)nymph
Freshwater amphipods are a year-round staple. Pink or orange scuds are excellent for mimicking this abundant food source in Lake Wilson's vegetated areas.
Lake Wilson (Wahiawa Reservoir)from 1 report80% - 24Damsel Nymph (Olive)nymph
Mimicking active damsel nymphs, this pattern is effective when stripped slowly along the abundant weed beds for bluegill, sunfish, cichlids, and tilapia.
Lake Wilson (Wahiawa Reservoir)from 1 report80% - 25Palolo Wormwet fly
Matches the active fall Palolo worm hatch, a key seasonal food source for these flats species.
South Maui Flats (Kihei/Wailea)from 5 reports80%
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