A great Merkin style crab imitation that makes wonderful use of synthetic tying materials for the body. The heavy barbell lead eyes make this a claws-up pattern when the fly is at rest imitating the natural. This pattern imitates a number of species in the Families; Portunidae (Swimming Crabs) and Majidae (Spider Crabs). Designed to be fished in typical crab style for Permit and strip and pause style for bonefish.
Enrico Puglisi has gone overboard with crab patterns. There are many different types of crabs and he continues to experiment to find the perfect one. He has received excellent feedback on his crab...
The Kung Fu Crab is a killer crab pattern for Permit, Bonefish and Redfish. The Kung Fu Crab is a more life like version of the Del Merkin and EP Crab. The Kung Fu Crab has claws, which...
The river may be frigid, but if you can get to (or live in) one of the warmer coastal areas from South Carolina to Florida to Texas, winter offers some of the year's best shots at skinny-water...
Although there are countless species of crabs, the one that is most recognizable and the therefore the one I most frequently try to emulate is the blue crab. It’s vibrant splashes of...
This CDC Midge Fly is among the very best adult midge patterns available. It works well when fished early in a midge hatch or when midges are available to trout but not mating. Larger sizes also work...
The Brown Micro Mayfly Nymph is a very effective nymph fly for spring creek and tailwater fly fishing. The brown version is a useful PMD and baetis mayfly imitation when trout get a bit picky and...
This Olive CDC Midge is among the very best adult midge patterns available. It works well when fished early in a midge hatch or when midges are available to trout but not mating. Larger sizes also...
This dark profile Max Canyon Fly pattern with a bright tag and tail is a useful steelhead and salmon pattern for low light situations or rivers that may be a bit murky.
Peacock with CDC put this fly among the very best adult midge patterns available. The Peacock CDC Midge Fly works well when fished early in a midge hatch or when midges are available to trout...
This Tan CDC Midge is among the very best adult midge patterns available. It works well when fished early in a midge hatch or when midges are available to trout but not mating. Larger sizes also work...
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