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Hatches Magazine: Crocheted Crawdad, by Duane Doty

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SmallieHunter View Member Profile View Member Blog	Mar 1 2006, 09:40 AM Post #1
For I am Mullis...Lord of the idiots! Group: Admin Posts: 8867 Joined: 22-July 03 From: The armpit of America Member No.: 1	Reply to this topic with any questions, comments or to say "thanks" to the author Click Here to read Crocheted Crawdad -------------------- Hatches Magazine Become My "Friend" at FlyAddicts

Redwings1 View Member Profile	Mar 1 2006, 09:43 AM Post #2
solid technique with a dash of style Group: Members Posts: 3404 Joined: 14-October 05 From: Dublin Ohio Member No.: 3536	Ridiculous patience and creativity on this pattern Duane. I think your step by step can get about any of us to get a 'fishable' version of this pattern, but probably will take some time to approach your level of art with it. -------------------- -Mike Schmidt of ANGLERSCHOICEFLIES.COM

duckydoty View Member Profile	Mar 1 2006, 09:51 AM Post #3
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 958 Joined: 12-March 05 From: Nixa, Mo Member No.: 2368	Thanks Redwings 1. Its an always evolving pattern--such as, I have found recently that 5 knots behind the eyes look better than the 3 in the tutorial. I used partridge feathers, in the past but, in the tutorial I'm using soft hen hackles and call them partridge--opps! Its a fun pattern to tie, and gives a good idea how to weave,(crochete), that can be applied to other patterns Duckydoty -------------------- A little rain wont hurt them fish--They're already wet

vices View Member Profile View Member Blog	Mar 1 2006, 09:55 AM Post #4
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 1156 Joined: 12-May 04 From: Oshawa, Ontario Member No.: 871	Very nice tye ducky.. and very nice step by step.. -------------------- Work to live, live to fish.

deeky View Member Profile	Mar 1 2006, 09:59 AM Post #5
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 899 Joined: 21-December 05 From: Sioux Falls, SD Member No.: 3964	Any experimentation with size? How big or small can you tie them without the technique losing its effect? I was surprised it was only a size 14.

duckydoty View Member Profile	Mar 1 2006, 10:03 AM Post #6
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 958 Joined: 12-March 05 From: Nixa, Mo Member No.: 2368	I've tied them on 12's. That type of hook is really alot bigger than its size rating lets on. I have not really played with size too much, always just wanted a real small baby craw to fish with Duckydoty -------------------- A little rain wont hurt them fish--They're already wet

Shoe View Member Profile	Mar 1 2006, 10:47 AM Post #7
Bellied up to a Sand Bar Group: Members Posts: 3181 Joined: 25-September 03 From: SE Michigan Member No.: 92	Sweet craw, Duane I guess you wouldn't probe any lumber with that one -------------------- I know where they live, I know what they eat. Now it's time to fool them with thread, feathers and roadkill.

ridderbos3 View Member Profile	Mar 1 2006, 11:00 AM Post #8
"Sorry boss I seem to have anal glaucoma. I just cant see my ass going to work today" Group: Members Posts: 1665 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Kalamazoo, Michigan Member No.: 128	Ralf, tell me that wouldnt be a great fly on the muskegon !

Shoe View Member Profile	Mar 1 2006, 11:18 AM Post #9
Bellied up to a Sand Bar Group: Members Posts: 3181 Joined: 25-September 03 From: SE Michigan Member No.: 92	You're not just kidding! -------------------- I know where they live, I know what they eat. Now it's time to fool them with thread, feathers and roadkill.

duckydoty View Member Profile	Mar 1 2006, 11:34 AM Post #10
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 958 Joined: 12-March 05 From: Nixa, Mo Member No.: 2368	Shoe, Its only a fly If you lose a couple dozen, just tie a few more up Duckdoty -------------------- A little rain wont hurt them fish--They're already wet

luvinbluegills View Member Profile View Member Blog	Mar 1 2006, 11:53 AM Post #11
And before he rested on the seventh day...he created the bluegill! Group: Members Posts: 3077 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 63	I can just picture that Craw, draggin lightly across the sand and WHAM! Smallmouth! Nice work! -------------------- ~Only be concerned with that which lasts, then go deep into the backing! Adventures with Fish!

wickedcarpenter View Member Profile	Mar 1 2006, 01:45 PM Post #12
Hello my names Brent...and i'm a Swapaholic,but i can quit anytime i want..really! Group: Members Posts: 1318 Joined: 22-September 03 From: Ypsilanti,Michigan Member No.: 81	Great job Duane! You can bet I'll be tying a bunch of those for myself and the kids. Excellent job on the photos and even better on the pattern. Brent -------------------- [size=]Paul Whillock is gonna be missing teeth when I see him![/size]

duckydoty View Member Profile	Mar 1 2006, 03:57 PM Post #13
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 958 Joined: 12-March 05 From: Nixa, Mo Member No.: 2368	Thanks guys, Happy to finally find a good way to share it with you guys Duckydoty -------------------- A little rain wont hurt them fish--They're already wet

harleyhunter View Member Profile	Mar 1 2006, 05:01 PM Post #14
It only rains on my fishing days. Group: Members Posts: 1424 Joined: 17-August 05 From: New City, NY & North Augusta, SC Member No.: 3232	Man DD thats one cool step by step! I'm going to try my hand at them for the smallies in the Susquehanna but I'm sure they will not be as top n otched as yours. -Sam -------------------- Genesis 1:20-23 KJV

duckydoty View Member Profile	Mar 1 2006, 05:12 PM Post #15
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 958 Joined: 12-March 05 From: Nixa, Mo Member No.: 2368	Now, come on, Sam! I've seen what your capable of tying and I'm sure yours will be right in there too Duckydoty -------------------- A little rain wont hurt them fish--They're already wet

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