Gotcha Fly

The Gotcha Fly – Created by Jim Vay. It’s one of the most successful bonefish flies ever created. It imitates a small shrimp very well and utilizes the subtle action of craft fur and the signature pink nose. The story goes that Jim tied this fly using carpet clippings from a cab he was riding to the Andros Island Bonefish Club. The namesake is credited to Rupert Leadon, an Andros Island Bonefish Club guide, who exclaimed “Gotcha!” every time a fish took the fly.

Vary Retrieval Speed: Experiment with both slow and fast retrieves to mimic the erratic movements of fleeing shrimp, thereby triggering predatory responses from bonefish.