Permit Crab - Umpqua Fly
Details
The Permit Crab (AKA Del's Merkin or the Merkin Crab) is probably the most effective permit fly ever invented. Like a Gotcha to a bonefish fly angler the Permit Crab is a fly box staple and must have for the fly fisherman going fly fishing for permit.
Fly Recipe
HOOK: Tiemco 811S (1/0 - 4)
THREAD: Danville 210 (Chartreuse)
EYES: Plated Lead Eyes
BODY: Sparkle Yarn (Tan and Brown)
LEGS: Round Rubber Legs (White, tips painted Red)
CLAW: Neck Hackle (Grizzly)
FLASH: Flashabou (Pearl)
THREAD: Danville 210 (Chartreuse)
EYES: Plated Lead Eyes
BODY: Sparkle Yarn (Tan and Brown)
LEGS: Round Rubber Legs (White, tips painted Red)
CLAW: Neck Hackle (Grizzly)
FLASH: Flashabou (Pearl)