Being as this page is an ongoing project, we will be adding other flies designed by Tom McQuade at later dates.
To order flys or to arrange for guided fly-fishing email Tom or call him - tom@visaltwaterfly.com (340) 693 -9446
These pictures are courtesy of David Klausmeyer.
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The other thing hooksize 6 & 8
Trash line squid hooksize 2 - 2/0
Natural crab hooksize 2 - 8
Banded shrimp hooksize 4 - 8
Fuzzy shrimp hooksize 4 - 8
Easy crab hooksize 6 - 8
Imitator shrimp with rattle hooksize 2 - 4
The thing hooksize 4 - 8
The following pictures are courtesy of Mike Tuohy.
These Custom Offshore Popper Flies are designed and made by Tom McQuade in 3 sizes. Large and medium sizes are available. They come in their own protective plastic tube. The large fly is from 8" to 8 1/2" long and weighs in under 9 grams. The medium fly is 7" to 7 1/2" long and weighs in under 8 grams. The small size is not yet available. Reason being, it's still in field trials. The heads are made of soft and durable foam, so when a fish bites down it can crush the head (which will spring back to its original shape) thus not interfering with the hook set. These flies took four years in developement and field testing, to bring all the right materials together in the right quantities and qualities. Out of the 18 different color combinations, these six shown have been the most productive.
We also want to thank Captain Bubba Carter and Captain John Prince, in the F&D, for without their help these flies would never have come about.
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The first picture shows both sizes of fly currently available.
Blue and white
Red and pink
All pink
Pink and green
Blue and pink
Pink and white
Following are two styles of crab in three colors. The bottom three are floaters.
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Following are "Ghost Shrimp".
These off-white/tan flys are great for any fish which eats shrimp.
They are available in three sizes: 4, 6, and 8
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