How To Tie: Capt. Mark Giacobba's Backcountry Gurgler | A Topwater Snack

Fly tying tutorial on Capt. Mark Giacobba of Everglades National Park's go-to top water snook, tarpon and redfish fly, the Backcountry Gurgler!
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[@MrTspeeds07]

Awesome video 👍

[@OleFloridaFlyShop]

Thanks man we appreciate it!

[@chrislemmons6316]

Thats a bad ass fly. I will be tying up a few to try here in Texas. Going to try on Redfish & Trout and probably even bass, should be a great all around fly. Tightlines

[@OleFloridaFlyShop]

Oh yeah Chris, this thing would be perfect for Texas reds! Its a really good all around top water fly, wait till you see/hear the gurgle on it! Best of luck, Mike P!

[@matthewpirone2825]

Hey there, nice pattern! Is there a benefit to whip finishing and tying back in for each foam attachment rather than never tying off and working from the back of the hook to the hook eye?

[@OleFloridaFlyShop]

So I know exactly what you mean, I think it adds a small bit more durability of the foam not rolling. You can definitely not cut off and retie in if you put enough pressure or even a drop of glue! Thanks for the great question/comment. 👍

[@michaelcrawford4581]

What bobbin are you using

[@barneyewing2664]

I get why you split the lower foam on the head. Why split the lower foam on the rear of the fly?

[@OleFloridaFlyShop]

Hey Barney, Thanks for the comment. In all honesty it's more for just aesthetics/symmetry. It might allow for the craft fur to move a little more freely and keep it in a more straight back fashion.

[@joshhartley3287]

Hey guys what is the best redfish fly you use in the flats with grass in them??

[@OleFloridaFlyShop]

The Blue Claw! Link to it here olefloridaflyshop.com/shop/flies/saltwater-flies/bonefish-flies/blue-claws/ If you want to check out the tying video we have on it, find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6i6pq2YabCDgZo&ab_channel=OleFloridaFlyShop

[@joshhartley3287]

Ole Florida Fly Shop have you tried in any other colors?

[@OleFloridaFlyShop]

@@joshhartley3287 I tie a all chartreuse blue claw with black/Green hackle and it works great. Having a "natural" and "bright" patterns gives you the opportunity if you get rejected to change.