{"product_id":"sci-flies-saltwater-crustaceans-estuary","title":"SCI FLIES SALTWATER CRUSTACEANS ESTUARY","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSCI FLIES Saltwater Crustaceans – Estuary Fly Pack\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSCI FLIES Saltwater Crustaceans – Estuary Fly Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile \u003cstrong\u003e12-piece selection of premium saltwater flies\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for anglers targeting estuary and coastal predators that feed heavily on shrimp, prawns, crabs, and other bottom-dwelling crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection brings together proven \u003cstrong\u003eCrazy Charlie-style patterns, shrimp and crab imitations, and attractor flies\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a range of colours, profiles, weights, and presentations for fishing shallow flats, estuary channels, tidal river mouths, mangrove areas, and coastal structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTied on \u003cstrong\u003epremium Grip hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e, these flies are built for saltwater fly fishing and are suited to targeting species that patrol shallow water looking for fleeing or exposed crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assortment includes natural presentations such as \u003cstrong\u003eCrazy Charlie White and Olive\u003c\/strong\u003e, highly visible attractors such as the \u003cstrong\u003eBright Eye Charlie\u003c\/strong\u003e, and heavier bottom-oriented patterns such as the \u003cstrong\u003eFleeing Crab \/ Spawning Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes the pack an excellent choice for adapting to changing water clarity, depth, current, and feeding behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Fly Patterns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Bright Eye Charlie – Tan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBright Eye Charlie\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTan crustacean colourway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright fluorescent orange eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic shrimp\/crustacean profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for shallow flats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong visual attraction in varying light conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Pillow Talk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePillow Talk\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sparse, streamlined saltwater pattern designed to provide a subtle presentation while maintaining enough movement and profile to attract feeding predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts relatively understated appearance makes it a useful option when fish are feeding selectively or when a less bulky presentation is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparse saltwater fly design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural-looking profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for shallow flats and clear water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for a subtle presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatile estuary and coastal pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Crazy Charlie – White\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCrazy Charlie White\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic saltwater crustacean pattern and an essential fly for anglers targeting shrimp- and prawn-feeding estuary species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite colourway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Crazy Charlie design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrustacean\/shrimp imitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBead-chain eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent shallow-water pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for clear and lightly coloured water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Crazy Charlie – Olive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCrazy Charlie Olive\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an excellent choice when a more subdued crustacean presentation is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive colourway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural crustacean profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for shrimp and prawn imitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective around vegetation and darker substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent alternative to brighter patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Golden Knight – Natural\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Knight Natural\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a natural crustacean profile with additional flash to provide visual attraction without creating an excessively bright presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flash-rich body can help the fly remain noticeable when light conditions change or when fish require a little extra visual stimulus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural colourway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlash-enhanced body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrustacean-style profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for changing light conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to encourage aggressive takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Fleeing Crab \/ Spawning Shrimp – BDB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFleeing Crab \/ Spawning Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavier bottom-oriented crustacean imitation designed to reach deeper water and maintain contact with the lower part of the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrab\/shrimp imitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighted construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for deeper presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for current and drop-offs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective when fishing close to the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-piece saltwater crustacean fly selection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for estuary and coastal fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium \u003cstrong\u003eGrip hook\u003c\/strong\u003e construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes shrimp, prawn, and crab-style imitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombination of natural and attractor colourways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes weighted and lighter patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent selection for shallow flats and estuary channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for fishing over sand, mud, weed, and mixed substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for predators feeding on crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatile selection for changing water and light conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePack Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFly Pattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright Eye Charlie – Tan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrustacean \/ Shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShallow flats \u0026amp; visual attraction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePillow Talk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSparse Saltwater Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear water \u0026amp; subtle presentations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrazy Charlie – White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShrimp \/ Crustacean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShallow flats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrazy Charlie – Olive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShrimp \/ Crustacean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDarker bottoms \u0026amp; vegetation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden Knight – Natural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlash Crustacean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChanging light conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFleeing Crab \/ Spawning Shrimp – BDB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeighted Crustacean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep flats, channels \u0026amp; current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Quantity: 12 flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SCI FLIES Saltwater Crustaceans Estuary Pack is suitable for targeting a variety of estuary and coastal predators, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpotted Grunter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWave Garrick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurglass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCape Stumpnose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeerie \/ Garrick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuvenile Kingfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther crustacean-feeding estuary predators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActual species encountered will depend on the location and local fishery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIdeal Fishing Environments\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese flies are particularly well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShallow coastal flats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstuaries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTidal river mouths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMangrove channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstuary drop-offs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSand flats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMud flats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeed edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocky and mixed-bottom areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAreas with tidal current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRecommended Presentation\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrustacean imitations are most effective when fished close to the bottom and presented with deliberate, controlled movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eshort, erratic strip retrieve\u003c\/strong\u003e can make the fly appear like a fleeing shrimp or crab attempting to escape a predator. 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