I’ve been fishing crayfish patterns for a while, mostly for bass, so most of my flies have been way too big for trout. For this one, I wanted something with a smaller profile and a heavy head that would sink fast and bounce along the rocks if needed. To make sure it rides right in the water, I added a deer hair slider head. The rest of the fly is super simple to tie. Feel free to tweak it however you like—make it as easy or fancy as you want, as long as it catches fish!
Material List
Hook: Fulling Mill 6040 Streamer Stripper - 4
Hook (Alternate): Gamakatsu B10S - 4 - 25 Pack
Thread: SemperFli Nano Silk Ultra Fine 100D 6/0 - Black
Thread (Alternate): SemperFli Nano Silk Ultra Fine 100D 6/0 - Brown
Eyes: Fulling Mill - Tungsten Dumbbells - Black Nickel - 3.0mm
Eyes (Alternate): Fulling Mill - Tungsten Dumbbells - Gold - 3.0mm
Legs: Senyo's Shadow Fiber - Brown
Legs 2 : Senyo's Shadow Fiber - Orange
Legs 3: Senyo's Shadow Fiber - Kingfisher Blue
Legs (Alternate): Senyo's Shadow Fiber - Amber
Legs (Alternate): Senyo's Shadow Fiber - Olive
Claws: Leech Leather - Worm Tan
Claws (Alternate): Leech Leather - Olive
Body: Senyo's Super Satin Chenille - 10MM - Brown
Body (Alternate): Senyo's Super Satin Chenille - 10MM - Olive
Flash: Krystal Flash - Black
Flash (Alternate): Krystal Flash - Rusty Brown
Beard: Ice Dub - Pheasant Tail
Beard (Alternate): Ice Dub - Rusty Brown
Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
