How to tie the Merkin Crab - Saltwater flats permit fly
Channel: McFly Angler
Date: 2016-01-31

The Merkin crab is a great crab imitation fly.  It is very popular and has probably caught more permit than any other fly.  This was specifically designed to fish permit in the flats and surf, however it will catch any species that regularly eat crabs, like redfish and bonefish.  This fly will also imitate shrimp.  

Its not an easy fly to tie, so keep in mind that you will have to really work around the materials with precision.  

Hook:
Mustad 3407 size 2

Claws:
Hackle feathers

Flash:
Krystal flash

Body:
Super Fiber

Weight:
4MM Dumbell Eyes