Colt Johnson Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 I have been studying various saltwater crab patterns for the last couple weeks trying to come up with a relatively simple and realistic crayfish pattern. This is what I came up with. It has dumbell eyes tied at the eye of the hook (hidden on the underside). The hook is a size #6. It's fairly easy to tie. We'll see how it fairs in the water. I've also been tying some EP streamers, also size #6. It's been awhile since I've tied, and I need to polish up my proportions. But they should work fine. I'm looking forward to getting back on some local smallmouth streams! Colt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S. Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Nice selection. I like throwing the EP patterns; they work really well when the minnow bite is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 i see a section of the crab that is like the tarpon toads should work fine. rich mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Colt, those look like fish catchers for sure but only when used with glass rods I bet Have you ever used Fly Tyers Dungeon Congo hair for those EP style flies, lot cheaper than EP fibers in case you didn't know about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 They look good to me Colt. Cool Daddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Durham Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Awesome looking smallmouth flies, look perfect for the Dupe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wright Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Super! really nice! Ive fished a similar pattern to your crab/crawdad with great success! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt Johnson Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Thanks guys. There are some great crab and shrimp patterns that can easily be converted to crawfish patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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