OceanFlies by John Antignano – Premium Saltwater Flies

OceanFlies is the work of Florida-based fly tier John Antignano, a retired saltwater guide with decades of experience on the flats. After years spent poling skiffs and watching how fish actually feed, John transitioned full-time into tying flies with the precision, restraint, and problem-solving mindset only a guide can develop.

Every pattern from OceanFlies reflects John’s time on the water. His flies are designed around clean tracking, natural movement, and durable construction that stands up to repeated shots at redfish, tarpon, snook, and bonefish in pressured fisheries. Materials are chosen with intent, proportions are refined through real-world testing, and each fly is tied one at a time to ensure consistent performance.

Finatics Fly Company is proud to offer a curated selection of John Antignano’s work — from hybrid shrimp-crab patterns to big-profile baitfish and technical redfish flies that match the forage of Gulf Coast and Florida waters. These are guide-built patterns created by someone who spent his career watching fish react, adjust, and commit.

If you want flies tied with the insight of a lifetime on the water, OceanFlies by John Antignano delivers proven, purpose-driven patterns made for anglers who demand reliability on every cast.