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CALHOUN'S SWIMMING SAND CRAB 
Originated by Bill Calhoun

 

Thread: Gudebrod "G" Flo. Orange
 
Eyes: Spirit River Dazl-eyes 5/32 or for the lite pattern use  Spirit  River Mono eyes size large
 
Legs:

Spirit River Flex Floss White. Color with black marker. Cut in 3" lengths.
 

Tail Spirit River Flex-Floss White no markings
 
Body

Hareline Magnum Strips White and Grizzly cut to size.
 

Head Wapsi Flo. Orange chenille size fine.
 
Hook:  

Tiemco 811S size #6 or Gamakatsu SL11-3H size #6
 

Glue Zap Gel. Glue Rabbit strip tabs together and adjust legs for proper angle.
 

 Comb rabbit towards head to even out fur. Then blow back fur towards tail to get proper taper.

 This fly has caught legal halibut, all size perch, corbina, and yellowfin croaker. The fly is available through Bob Marriott's.  Shops can order them through Umpqua starting May 2002. 

 

 

2003-2005 copyright gary bulla