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N_O 's Crayfish

 
tied by northern_outdoorsman
Fly Type: Weighted,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Imitation: Crayfish,
Material List: 6X Long Hook
Lead wire
30 lb mono
Rabbit Fur Strips
Brown Thread
Brown or Rust Color Dubbing
Swiss Straw Rust or Brown
Tying Instructions: Start thread and wrap lead wire for weight.

Burn mono with lighter and then tie the two pieces on.

Tie on two strips of rabbit fur for claws

Wax the thread and pt on dubbing and wrap the body.

Tie on the swiss straw behind the eyes and then at the tail

LIGHTLY Burn the tail to give it a real-life look.

Presentation Tips: I like to cast in deeper holes and mend in the line with small jerks to imitate a crayfish swimming.