Over the years the tie has transformed into many other functional forms, including multi-wing hi-ties and wide profile synthetic hair flies, an example of which is Puglisis Black and Purple Tarpon Fly
You may want to use a 3 to 8-ounce jig with a bright yellow, pink, or chartreuse tail, drop it down to the bottom, and then work it along the reef or a ledge by occasionally raising and lowering your rod tip
They can be tied with lead eyes, but most top guides and I prefer Reel Eyes from 7/32 to 1/4 inch, yellow/black or red/black I favor yellow/ black for more contrast
ECHO Boost, $229 , 2-wt through 10-wt
In fact, those are most of my customers either they buy them or they refer their customers to me