Tying the Alphlexo Crab 

Thanks, glad it was useful

charles mc farlane thanks Charles, can see these killing it in Okinawa. Actually quite easy to tie if a bit time consuming

Thanks Peter

Just my local fly shop, it's called a fly tier's hot tip

Hi, I think I got them from tungstenbeads.com

Michael Nowak I'm not sure if you'll get the shape from E-Z body because of the amount of expansion but you could try it. It's worth looking on ebay for expanding cable sleeving too Happy new year Martyn

If you are in the UK when you replied, surely it's time for you to go to bed. Hogmanay celebrations, notwithstanding. I live in the US, so I should be able to get the Flexo tubing in 1/8 inch w/o too much difficulty. On appearance, this fly does not seem to stand out from the multitude of other crab fly patterns. But the guides on Alphonse swear by it, and I have had really good success with it. looking at it, I thought the fly would be nigh on impossible to tie, until I saw you video instructions, so thanks so much. Michael Nowak

Michael Nowak I'm actually in Japan at the moment so it's mid-day. It's a much easier fly than a lot of people think, happy tying.

Almost always, although a matte finish similar to the overall colour is also good

It's a cauterizing tool, but is sold as the fly tyer's hot tip. most fly shops will be able to get it if you ask them.

I'm tying the Flexocrab since 2016, the needle and the use of a cauterizing tool makes it much easier for me. Thank You!

You're very welcome, I'm glad it has helped you out

You can uses 1/8" or 1/4" depending on how big you want the crab

Benjamin McConnell I got it from eBay but the main stockist is wirecare.com

@@FlickingFeathers Are you using PTN0.13BE Flexo® PET - tubing from wirecare?

@@jimcivitarese9585 SOrry for the delay Jim, just saw this. I use the 1/8th fly flex from wire care.