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Post by Frank Swarner on Dec 26, 2008 21:28:31 GMT -5
Tube Fly Crayfish This is a fly that I had tied for a trip to the Salmon River, NY which was the week after Turkey Day. It produced the most fish for me and the takes were solid to say the least. The Brownies and the Steelies literally tore it up. The carapace feathers and one claw were ripped off and it still produced the last day we fished. It is a nice "change up" fly to get away from the hot colors , eggs, and the flashy patterns the fish see day in day out. I think this fly will be good for other species such as Smallmouth Bass. I also think it can be used in saltwater (striped bass) to represent a mantis shrimp or possibly a crab. Tube: 1 1/4" long tube - diameter of 1/8" or smaller Hook: Blackbird Sabretooth - size 4 Thread: 8/0 black Antennae: GP tail fibers and Pea**** Sword fibers Ribbing: Small gold or copper wire First body: Brown dubbing Antennae/Feelers: Whiting Bird Fur - Coachman Brown Claws: Hen Pheasant feathers Mid-body joint: Pea**** sword or Pea**** herl Hackle: Hen Pheasant marabou Ribbing: Small Gold or Copper wire Second Body: Tan Dubbing Carapace: 2 Hen Pheasant feathers
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