{"product_id":"261-tailwaters-flies-magnum-mantis","title":"Tailwaters Flies Magnum Mantis","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTailwaters Flies Magnum Mantis\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I chose the Umpqua XS 435 Bendback hook for the foundation of the fly. It’s an extremely strong forged hook with a unique shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does the bend of the hook perfectly emulate the curvature of a mantis shrimp, but it is very well suited for patterns designed to ride in the hook point-up position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is critical when fishing around hard-bottom habitats like coral rubble or oysters, where getting hung up is a frequent occurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOversized mono eyes give this pattern its iconic mantis-like appearance, and the micro crusher legs and Finnish Raccoon impart this pattern with plenty of natural movement when stripped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI prefer large Stealth chain eyes in a color that matches the body for shallower fishing applications, but heavier dumbbell eyes should be used when targeting species in deeper water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of chartreuse wire-free synthetic fox brush and crustacean tan Estaz gives the body of this fly and realistic translucency and provides a shrimpy segmented look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast but not least, I went with a barred round rubber leg to emulate the noticeably thicker antenna.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Signature Tyer Drew Chicone\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tailwaters Flies","offers":[{"title":"Chartreuse \/ 1","offer_id":47830536487124,"sku":"74242","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Orange \/ 1","offer_id":47830536519892,"sku":"74240","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \/ 1","offer_id":47830536454356,"sku":"74241","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tan \/ 1","offer_id":47830536552660,"sku":"74239","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/6323\/4516\/files\/Tailwaters_Flies_Magnum_Mantis-Chartreuse.jpg?v=1778116246","url":"https:\/\/tailwatersflyfishing.com\/products\/261-tailwaters-flies-magnum-mantis","provider":"Tailwaters Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}