Bead-chain Crab Crustacean Saltwater Hook : Tiemco 800s. Thread : White flat waxed nylon. Eyes : Painted black. Body : Bead-chain to suit hook covered in pearl E-Z shape sparkle body. Legs : Sili legs.
Tying Instructions 1) Place hook in vice, attach thread. 2) Cut a length of bead-chain in the size to suit hook. Approx. 5-6 beads should do it. 3) Tie in bead-chain at hook bend, advance thread to eye. Bending the bead-chain in a semi-circle away from you, tie the end of the chain in near hook eye. 4) Secure bead-chain into position by wrapping thread over bead-chain and back to shank (kinda like a spider web). 5) Invert hook and attach 3 sets of rubber legs. 6) Cover the body with pearl e_z shape sparkle body and let dry. 7) Paint on eyes and mouth parts (if desired).
Fly Notes Pattern origins from a Florida Saltwater fly swap. It was designed to catch bonefish and Permit but has met with success here in Australia. It's simple to tie and with the weight the bead-chain provides, keeps it down on the bottom when fishing close to shore breaks.
Fishing Notes Nothing fancy, a floating or an intermediate line; 5 or 6 weight rod when the conditions allow and an appropriate leader for the fish targeted. Retrieves are what you'd use for any crab pattern. When fishing in the last dumper, the fly gets tossed around by the waves so retrieves are not much more than keeping track of your line to keep in touch with the fly. It can be used for any fish that likes crustaceans from whiting to Bream.
Location Notes When fishing for sand and yellow-whiting often times they are found in the white foamy water feeding on blood worms, small crabs, etc. The tendency is to fish out and beyond when in fact the fish are just at your feet.
Prey Notes Crab.
Tier Kevin McDonald

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