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Critter-Merk Crab

 
tied by Pujic
Fly Type: General Saltwater,
Target Species: Bonefish, Permit,
Recommended Region: Caribbean,
Imitation: Crabs,
Material List:
Hook: Mustad C705D Size 2

Thread: Tan UNI 6/0

Tail: A very short plume of burnt orange marabou.

Eyes: Burnt mono eyes.

Body: Tan and olive wool, tied so that the tan is on the sides and bottom, and the olive is on the top, near the eye of the hook.

Legs: 3 starnds of orange medium centipede legs tied to create 6 legs, 3 per side.

Weight: Medium dumbell eyes tied on the top of the hook shank, just before the eye of the hook, causing the fly to ride inverted.

Tying Instructions: This is a very general cross between a Merkin Crab and a Bonefish Critter. Both of those flies are individually very well known, however by adding legs and widening out the body a bit, a hybird can be created - hopefully having the same success as the other 2 patterns.
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