Published Sep 1. 2015 - 8 years ago

Crayfish

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When it comes to the Crayfish Small is better than large for the bigger fish

There are plenty of good crayfish patterns especially the Clouser and Whitlock flies. I keep my version very simple. For this fly, the "big fly for big bass" rule is the exception. A small crayfish (2 inches or less) with small pinchers is preferable to a larger imitation. Brown over orange and olive over yellow are two good color cominations.

Pattern type: 
Wet fly
Skill level/difficulty: 
Not selected
Instruction: 
Materials: 
Hook
TMC 5263 size 6
Body
Orange antron dubbing (brushed out after fly is completed)
Claws
Fox squirrel clipped flat near the ends
Overbody
Brown furry foam

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