How to tie a
Little Olive Crab Fly
The Merkin Style Crab Fly is undoubtedly the favorite fly of permit fishers, and has been since the beginning! Olive is a great color in the Florida Keys. Permit eat little crabs...
Materials List:
I
like to use a Gamakatsu SL12S size 2 for my crab flies. This hook is
strong and very sticky. Most appropriately sized saltwater hooks will do.
strong and very sticky. Most appropriately sized saltwater hooks will do.
This
particular crab pattern is tied with tan thread. I suggest using
something light colored that you can change with a marker later.
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This crab pattern is tied with medium weight eyes.
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splayed out "Keys Style" for the tail of the fly.
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can be tied with any sort of "fluff" I just happen to like this material.
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Mono
eyes are made easily with a little bit of heavy mono and a lighter.
With a little bit of practice, you will be making mono eyes like a pro.
The
body of this crab fly is made with Synthetic Fly Tying Fibers.
The
most popular is EP Fibers. I use tan for a Blue Crab Fly.
No crab fly is complete without wiggly legs. I like to use rubber
legs that are a similar color to what i am trying to imitate.
This
Blue Crab Fly takes life when you hit it with a marker.
I am sure to
always use a permanent marker when I color my crab flies.
For Step By Step Instructions on how to tie this style of crab fly in any color, size or weight. Please refer to my video titled,
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Good Luck! I hope you catch many big permit with your Little Olive Merkin Style Crab.
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