Reply With QuoteHi Guys, here's my crab fly. Used dubbing mixed with epoxy for the body and elastic bands for the legs. The eyes are earbuds, but i make them with burnt 100lb mono these days.
Steelhead
Hey guys, ive never fished crab patterns before.. what hook size are we looking at here and how would you fish them and in what sort of water?
Hi Guys, here's my crab fly. Used dubbing mixed with epoxy for the body and elastic bands for the legs. The eyes are earbuds, but i make them with burnt 100lb mono these days.
Steelhead
I started tying fresh water crabs for Lakensvlei.Originally Posted by swsmith
i wonder how they know when they moultingmaybe pick up the difference in colour.
i was looking for something similar to what MC used on his triggerfish pattern.dont want to use yarn etc etc
thanks for the replies so far guys.....seems only 3 guys fish freshwater crab patterns
After seeing the amount of crabs in their stomachs, it was the way to go.
For the body, I use a dark green furry foam, with epoxy.
Have had varied succes with it. I think it needs more refinement to be a consistent fish taker.
Korrie Broos
Don't go knocking on Death's door, ring the bell and run like hell. He hates it. (anon)
Nymphing, adds depth to your fly fishing.
Nymphing, is fly fishing in another dimension
Steelhead
I might have missed it cause I browsed through this thread very quickly, but what about velcro(sp) the fluffy side for body?
PK
I am haunted by waters - Norman Maclean
Steelhead
Not good, it gets stuck on the fish with hair on their chest. Then it is not legal.
Korrie Broos
Don't go knocking on Death's door, ring the bell and run like hell. He hates it. (anon)
Nymphing, adds depth to your fly fishing.
Nymphing, is fly fishing in another dimension
Steelhead
ah I see but it could be beneficial for yellows getting better hook up when they have those spawning pimplesNot good, it gets stuck on the fish with hair on their chest. Then it is not legal.
PK
I am haunted by waters - Norman Maclean
Steelhead
Well you wouldn't need a fly patch on your fishing vest...Not good, it gets stuck on the fish with hair on their chest. Then it is not legal.
The more you know, the less you need (Aboriginal Australian proverb)
Only dead fish swim with the stream (Malcolm Muggeridge)
Steelhead
Steelhead
Soft-bodied crab imitations are in my opinion the best - especially as fish have the time to 'feel' the fly by nature of the static or slow nature in which they are fished. As others have mentioned the crab is at it's most vulnerable and juicy when it's just moulted it's shell. In England we used to call these 'peeler' crabs. Rather like going to your local Pork 'N Cheese restaurant and having your prawns de-shelled before you eat them. Not quite as much fun but a darn sight quicker and more comfortable to eat than shelled crustaceans!
The more you know, the less you need (Aboriginal Australian proverb)
Only dead fish swim with the stream (Malcolm Muggeridge)
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