Video: How to Tie the EP Turneffe Micro Crab Fly

The EP Turneffe Micro Crab is a great micro crab pattern for Bonefish, Permit, Redfish and picky Triggerfish! The EP Turneffe Crab can be tied in several color variations; olive, tan, sand, and brown are the most common and the most effective colors. The EP Turneffe Crab is most effective tied small, usually in sizes #04-08. This is a great pattern when things get technical and the fish reject all your other patterns!!

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EP Turneffe Micro Crab Fly Tying Recipe:
Hook: #04-08 Gamakatsu SL45
Thread: FL Orange Veevus 6/0
Eyes: Black Large Mono Eyes
Weight: Silver Medium Beadchain Eyes
Body: Olive Short EP Streamer Brush
Claws: Olive EP Silky Fibers
Weedguard: 20LB Rio Hard Alloy Mono
Glue: Brush On Zap A Gap and Zap A Gap CA Thin
Brush: Ultimate Dubbing Brush

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Learn how to tie the EP Micro Crab - video instructions

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