Sandworm 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2015 I have always loved Horseshoe Crabs . So I thought I'd tie up a few . Talk about Jurrasic Park ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2015 Great mimic of a Horseshoe Crab. The only ones I've ever seen are dead on a beach. I've never seen one that small, but I am sure they have to start growing somewhere. Neat looking fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlaFly 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2015 Same here... only ones I've seen were about 8 inches wide. I've seen them live too while snorkeling. I can't imagine they'd have enough meat on them for a fish to get any nutritional value. But every living species has something that limits its population, so something must eat them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fisherboy0301 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2015 I have seen them that size in estuaries, and found a molted shell on the beach once about 4 inches across the back. As far as I know, redfish are known to eat them, along with black drum, and sheepshead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandworm 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2015 Hi guys. Thanks . I grew up on Jones Beach out on L. I. I spent a lot time walking the water line . Crab Claws and Horseshoe Crabs were a major score. L. O. L. Those things freaked me out about as much as my name sake . ( Sandworm ) 's .so I thought why not try to come up with a close copy . And your right about those fish you mentioned. The only other things I know of that eats them are Sharks and Turtles. If noth'N else , they are easy to catch ! Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites