SCI FLIES Saltwater Crustaceans – Estuary Fly Pack

The SCI FLIES Saltwater Crustaceans – Estuary Fly Pack is a versatile 12-piece selection of premium saltwater flies designed for anglers targeting estuary and coastal predators that feed heavily on shrimp, prawns, crabs, and other bottom-dwelling crustaceans.

The collection brings together proven Crazy Charlie-style patterns, shrimp and crab imitations, and attractor flies, providing a range of colours, profiles, weights, and presentations for fishing shallow flats, estuary channels, tidal river mouths, mangrove areas, and coastal structure.

Tied on premium Grip hooks, these flies are built for saltwater fly fishing and are suited to targeting species that patrol shallow water looking for fleeing or exposed crustaceans.

The assortment includes natural presentations such as Crazy Charlie White and Olive, highly visible attractors such as the Bright Eye Charlie, and heavier bottom-oriented patterns such as the Fleeing Crab / Spawning Shrimp. This makes the pack an excellent choice for adapting to changing water clarity, depth, current, and feeding behaviour.

Included Fly Patterns

1. Bright Eye Charlie – Tan

The Bright Eye Charlie combines the proven Crazy Charlie-style crustacean profile with a highly visible fluorescent orange eye element. The tan body provides a natural presentation over sandy and light-coloured bottoms, while the bright eyes act as an additional visual trigger.

Key Features:

• Tan crustacean colourway.

• Bright fluorescent orange eyes.

• Classic shrimp/crustacean profile.

• Excellent for shallow flats.

• Strong visual attraction in varying light conditions.

2. Pillow Talk

Pillow Talk is a sparse, streamlined saltwater pattern designed to provide a subtle presentation while maintaining enough movement and profile to attract feeding predators.

Its relatively understated appearance makes it a useful option when fish are feeding selectively or when a less bulky presentation is preferred.

Key Features:

• Sparse saltwater fly design.

• Natural-looking profile.

• Suitable for shallow flats and clear water.

• Designed for a subtle presentation.

• Versatile estuary and coastal pattern.

3. Crazy Charlie – White

The Crazy Charlie White is a classic saltwater crustacean pattern and an essential fly for anglers targeting shrimp- and prawn-feeding estuary species.

Its light-coloured body creates a translucent bait-like profile, while the bead-chain eyes help position the fly correctly in the water and provide additional movement during the retrieve.

Key Features:

• White colourway.

• Classic Crazy Charlie design.

• Crustacean/shrimp imitation.

• Bead-chain eyes.

• Excellent shallow-water pattern.

• Suitable for clear and lightly coloured water.

4. Crazy Charlie – Olive

The Crazy Charlie Olive provides a darker, more natural alternative to the white version. Its olive colour blends effectively with darker estuary bottoms, vegetation, and areas of slightly coloured water.

It is an excellent choice when a more subdued crustacean presentation is required.

Key Features:

• Olive colourway.

• Natural crustacean profile.

• Designed for shrimp and prawn imitation.

• Effective around vegetation and darker substrates.

• Excellent alternative to brighter patterns.

5. Golden Knight – Natural

The Golden Knight Natural combines a natural crustacean profile with additional flash to provide visual attraction without creating an excessively bright presentation.

The flash-rich body can help the fly remain noticeable when light conditions change or when fish require a little extra visual stimulus.

Key Features:

• Natural colourway.

• Flash-enhanced body.

• Crustacean-style profile.

• Suitable for changing light conditions.

• Designed to encourage aggressive takes.

6. Fleeing Crab / Spawning Shrimp – BDB

The Fleeing Crab / Spawning Shrimp is a heavier bottom-oriented crustacean imitation designed to reach deeper water and maintain contact with the lower part of the water column.

Its weighted eye configuration helps the fly sink through current and creates a natural presentation when retrieved close to the bottom, where crabs and shrimp are often targeted by predatory fish.

Key Features:

• Crab/shrimp imitation.

• Weighted construction.

• Designed for deeper presentations.

• Suitable for current and drop-offs.

• Effective when fishing close to the bottom.

Key Features

• 12-piece saltwater crustacean fly selection.

• Designed specifically for estuary and coastal fishing.

• Premium Grip hook construction.

• Includes shrimp, prawn, and crab-style imitations.

• Combination of natural and attractor colourways.

• Includes weighted and lighter patterns.

• Excellent selection for shallow flats and estuary channels.

• Suitable for fishing over sand, mud, weed, and mixed substrates.

• Designed for predators feeding on crustaceans.

• Versatile selection for changing water and light conditions.

Pack Contents

Pack Quantity: 12 flies

Target Species

The SCI FLIES Saltwater Crustaceans Estuary Pack is suitable for targeting a variety of estuary and coastal predators, including:

• Spotted Grunter

• Wave Garrick

• Purglass

• Cape Stumpnose

• Leerie / Garrick

• Juvenile Kingfish

• Other crustacean-feeding estuary predators

Actual species encountered will depend on the location and local fishery.

Ideal Fishing Environments

These flies are particularly well suited to:

• Shallow coastal flats

• Estuaries

• Tidal river mouths

• Mangrove channels

• Estuary drop-offs

• Sand flats

• Mud flats

• Weed edges

• Rocky and mixed-bottom areas

• Areas with tidal current

Recommended Presentation

Crustacean imitations are most effective when fished close to the bottom and presented with deliberate, controlled movements.

A short, erratic strip retrieve can make the fly appear like a fleeing shrimp or crab attempting to escape a predator. When using weighted patterns, allowing the fly to settle between strips can keep it within the feeding zone for longer.

On sandy or muddy bottoms, the movement of the fly and weighted eyes can disturb small amounts of sediment, helping create a natural-looking presentation similar to a crustacean moving or fleeing along the bottom.