Question?Which do yall thank is best for crawdad pattern?

[iso18 0]

Just wondering,just started tying this pattern and was wondering what yall think.The feather one LOOKS better,But the bunny strip one looks like it would really move and pulsate in the water.What have been some of your experiences with the 2 techniques?

shane

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Shane,

 

I guess it would depend on what species you are targeting but I will never use feathers for claws. Just not enough movement. I use bunny strips or marabou.

[Crotalus 0]

I prefer the fur strips - usually rabbit or squirrel

[maddog48 0]

Fur strips here too. :headbang:

 

 

Mike

[Old Hat 0]

Fur strips. Like in Kelly Gallops's Crawfish pattern. He spins a small head of hair at the rear of the hook and then ties in 2 furs strips on each side, leather in. You can also use mink or squirrel for smaller crawfish. I have also used a rubber material sold as a tail for buggers and such. I don't remember what they were called but are wide, flat and shaped in a half circle so they really wiggle when stripped. Easy to tie in and they worked well, I just like using natural materials when I can.

[Fishyman 0]

Bunny, Bunny, and Bunny. :headbang:

[Faster Fish 0]

Another for bunny strips

 

[Futzer 0]

Fur. Most fish 20 to 1, I have hooked on Crayfish took just as I stopped at the end of a strip. I think fur looks better for that. It also is more durable.

 

Cheers, Futzer.

[purolohi kalastaja 0]

Third option: I beleive it is called "Poly Bear," in a rusty color. LOTS of movement...

[DHise 0]

Rubber legs or pheasant rump feathers.

[DHise 0]

Rubber legs or pheasant rump feathers. Claws are pretty stiff and dont move too much.