Posts tagged: Permit Crab Fly

Video: Fly Tying - Crouser for Bonefish & Permit

Video: Fly Tying - Crouser for Bonefish & Permit

By now you have likely seen or heard about the Original Crouser fly that Joe Webster ties here at All Points. As this is a pattern that is most commonly fished along the bottom to imitate crab, shrimp, flounder, etc. here in Maine for striped bass, it quickly was morphed into a (smaller) version for bonefish & permit. Its productivity in tropical flats world was quick and we started to receive messages and photos from customers who had brought some great bonefish & permit to hand with the Crouser. Although the original color of olive/light olive worked well, variations of tan/sand, pink, or rootbeer (for redfish!) seemed to really gain popularity. 

Crouser Fly Pattern for Bonefish Permit

In the following video, Joe demonstrates his Crouser pattern in a smaller bonefish & permit variation. You can also watch the video of the Original Crouser HERE

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Fly Focus Friday: Tactical Tungsten Crab Fly

Fly Focus Friday: Tactical Tungsten Crab Fly

Striped bass love crabs. They are an easy and plentiful meal, especially here in Maine. With the right fly and setup, a fly angler can effectively imitate this sought after food source! In similar style and tying technique to the well known Avalon Shrimp pattern, the Tactical Tungsten Crab Fly is tied with strung tungsten beads along the bottom to not only provide the proper counter weight for inverted retrieve, but also for their rattle-like sound (when stripped) which can attract fish. This particular crab pattern tied by Joe Webster here at the shop has gained a reputation for being able to fool the biggest and smartest striped bass out there. On top of striped bass this also makes a great permit fly especially when down sized.

Tactical Tungsten Crab

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