I have spent countless hours fishing on the West Coast but ususally south of Naples. If I was on the outside, for example on a grass flat around Pavillion Key, the Dinner Bell is definately a fly I would use. I might also use a large Big Tasty, a Cllouser Minow or any of my Critter varients. Those are all solid choices that produce fish. I often start with a large fly and work my way smaller until I start getting bites. I find that the Snook tend to like the larger flies. If I start getting a lot of Ladyfish action,I try to use a heavier fly, I try to get it closer to the bottom. I have had luck getting into the specs and away from the Ladyfish that way. If you think there might be some Tarpon around you need to consider the hook size. More than once have I hooked a surprise Tarpon while searcing for Snook or Redfish. I hope this helps and I hope you will send some fish pictures. Good Luck Catching, SWF
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I have spent countless hours fishing on the West Coast but ususally south of Naples. If I was on the outside, for example on a grass flat around Pavillion Key, the Dinner Bell is definately a fly I would use. I might also use a large Big Tasty, a Cllouser Minow or any of my Critter varients. Those are all solid choices that produce fish. I often start with a large fly and work my way smaller until I start getting bites. I find that the Snook tend to like the larger flies. If I start getting a lot of Ladyfish action,I try to use a heavier fly, I try to get it closer to the bottom. I have had luck getting into the specs and away from the Ladyfish that way. If you think there might be some Tarpon around you need to consider the hook size. More than once have I hooked a surprise Tarpon while searcing for Snook or Redfish. I hope this helps and I hope you will send some fish pictures. Good Luck Catching, SWF