Crawdad Patterns

$3.75

Hook Size #6 #8 #10

Fly Style Shiner Clouser Brown Clouser Rainbow Fry Clouser StrawCraw ZonkerCraw

When the water warms a bit, the Jacobs Fork supports a pretty good population of Smallmouth Bass. For me, smallies are pound for pound one of the most aggressive freshwater game fish and are a blast all summer with a fly rod. While the CT Buggers are all round good flies for them, they really dial in on crayfish (crawdads ‘round here) and here’s a couple pattens I have found to be really effective. I tie two patterns, ZonkerCraws and StrawCraws. The ZonkerCraw is a bit heavier and is primarily fur, while the StrawCraw uses Swiss Straw for the carapace and abdomen and squirrel tail fibers for the claws. These both fish hook point up and a little jig backwards on the strip gives the presentation of an easy meal. If you don’t see a color you are looking for, let me know, I will happily customize you order. For orders of 12 or more flies, please include the coupon code JAKESDOZEN for 10% off your order. Orders over $35.00 ship FREE with coupon code JAKESSHIP

Thanks for your interest in Jacobs Fork Fly Tying. All flies are custom tied to order, and I will make every effort to get them completed as quickly as possible to get you on the water.

I typically tie orders in a queue format based on when they are received. Turnaround time varies from about 4 weeks to 10 weeks depending on volume and complexity of orders.

If you have any special requests or questions regarding turnaround time, please don’t hesitate to drop me a line.