The Fleein' Cray is not your traditional crayfish pattern. Instead of being tied with lead, this fly uses a trimmed head to achieve dig and an erratic swim action.
Thread: Veevus 140
Rear Shank: Flymen 20mm shank
Legs: 8 strands each of medium Sexi Floss, color of choice
Antennae: 2 strands of medium Red Sexi Floss, kept long
Bump: 1 inch Frenzy Fly Brush
Claws: Pine squirrel zonker, one on either side of shank. Keep them long. Color of choice.
Body: 1 inch Lively leg brush, trimmed flat on both top and bottom after it’s been tied off.
Carapace: Mallard flank feather, tied zoo cougar style…then reinforced with flex resin
Connection: 20mm shank
Front Hook: Ahrex 26 degree down eye
Keel: .030 lead
Bump : 1 inch Frenzy Fly Brush
Body 1: Rabbit
Body 2: Lively Leg brush, 1.5 inch. Color of choice. Trimmed flat only on bottom after it’s been tied off.
Carapace: Three mallard flank feathers. One each side of fly, tied in to create a slight “tent” effect.
Custom Color Option: Copic/Sharpie Marker
Legs: Sili Legs
Throat: Rabbit
Head: Crustaceous Brush
Resin: UV Flex with be used on both sections of the pattern.
21 мар 2022
