The copperhead is currently the hot fly here. It is said red drum will not refuse it. I am sure it is indeed an effective pattern, but I have yet to see the the pattern I cannot get a any fish to refuse. For those who have not seen it, it is basically a crazy charlie pattern. There is copper flashabou and copper crystal flash for tail and wings. Copper Estaz or chenille forms the body.
Essential flies: You should have include Clousers, Deceivers, Crazy charlies and a few woolly buggers. A couple crease flies or poppers to use when your losing flies to oysters. I also favor the Enrico Puglisis flies. They are amazing in the water. Colors should include white, chartreuse, black, olive in various combination's and sizes.
Additional patterns that are valuable for inshore anglers: Some shrimp patterns would be next. Some swear by spoon patterns though I have never given them much of a chance. Same with crab patterns. I like bend backs though. I also like poppers.
After that there are about a million fly patterns you can tie or buy. Experiment.
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