Fishing Tips

So, as you stand on a flat, you realize that perfect Permit pattern you tied in preparation for your trip just isn't quite heavy enough. The guide tells you that you need something heavier! Drats!
You know that this is the fly!

Don't give up on the fly. Next time you go on a trip, throw a half dozen black Tungsten beads in your fanny pack. If you run into this situation and want to stay with your awesome creation just thread one of the tungsten beads onto the leader and re-tie the fly on the leader.

Bead will rest up against loop knot.

Although not as efficient as the right size lead eyes, this will likely sink the fly to where you need so you can prove your theory as to you "perfect" creation!

As an additional note, if you're designing new patterns for Permit and Bonefish, and want to test how the fly rides and sinks in water, keep in mind that flies will sink considerably faster in fresh water than salt.
I know of situation where an angler has tied dozens of flies, only to find that , although they sunk well in the sink, they almost floated in salt water.