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Merkin Crab permit and bonefish fly
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Species:
Bonefish, Permit, Redfish -
Imitation:
Crab,
Crustacean -
Skill Level:
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Destination:
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What we can say about the classic version is it works! This is a crab imitation which is tied in many different colors. The original was tan & brown body, Tan hackle & white legs with red tips, small amount of flash. This version uses stacked synthetic fibers instead of yarn.

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RECIPE
Hook: |
TMC 9395 #1-4, Mustad 34007 #1-4, Gamakatsu SC15 #1-4 |
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Thread: |
Chartreuse Flymaster plus (210 denier) |
Eyes: |
Lead Dumbbell |
Tail/Head: |
2 hackles in either tan or brown, tan marabou, root beer or pearl krystal flash |
Body: |
Tan & Brown EP fibers or other synthetics. |
Legs: |
White or Tan rubber Sili Legs, color at the tips with red marker |
Flash: |
Flash: Krystal flash (rainbow) |