March 2013

The Inverted Merkin Crab

 

This is the fifth installment of Essential Permit Patterns The complete step-by-step instructions for tying this pattern can be downloaded from www.saltyflytying.com

Materials

Hook: Diiachi 2546 or Similar Saltwater Hook

Thread: Lagartun X Strong 95 Denier – Beige

Tail: 6-7″ Woolly Bugger Saddle Hackle Variant

Eyes: 5/32 Dumbbell – Silver Large

Body: Tan EP Fiber, Antron Yarn, or Similar Synthetic

Legs: Sand Loco Legs Knotted

Misc.: Krystal Flash – Bonefish Tan

Adhesive: Clear Cure Goo Hydro

 

5 flies that must be in your box for chasing Permit, a.k.a “The Black Fin Devils”- 100 page downloadable pdf. of Essential Permit Patterns, illustrated with ultra-hi resolution step-by-step instructions.

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The Bottle Cap Crab

 

This is the forth This installment of Essential Permit Patterns The complete step-by-step instructions for tying this pattern can be downloaded from www.saltyflytying.com

 

Materials

Hook: Daiichi 2546 size 2

Thread: Tan Lagartun 95 Denier

Legs: Floating Fly Line Knotted

Eyes: Large EP Crustacean Eyes or Burt Mono Eyes

Misc: One Beer Bottle Cap

 

5 flies that must be in your box for chasing Permit, a.k.a “The Black Fin Devils”- 100 page downloadable pdf. of Essential Permit Patterns, illustrated with ultra-hi resolution step-by-step instructions.

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The McCrab

This is the third installment of Essential Permit Patterns The complete step-by-step instructions for tying this pattern can be downloaded from www.saltyflytying.com

Materials

Hook: Diiachi 2546 or Similar Saltwater Hook

Thread: Lagartun X Strong 95 Denier – Beige

Tail: 6-7″ Woolly Bugger Saddle Hackle Variant

Eyes: 5/32 Dumbbell – Silver Large

Ep Crab & Shrimp Eyes – Black

Body: Deer or Antelope Body Hair – Natural

Fabric Puff Paint – Adobe or Sand

Legs: Rubber bands Knotted

Misc.: Krystal Flash – Bonefish Tan

Adhesive: Clear Cure Goo Hydro

E6000

5 flies that must be in your box for chasing Permit, a.k.a “The Black Fin Devils”- 100 page downloadable pdf. of Essential Permit Patterns, illustrated with ultra-hi resolution step-by-step instructions.

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