In this video Olly Thompson shows us how to tie his favourite permit and triggerfish pattern - the Flexo Crab. Olly has had huge success with this fly during his time guiding on the various atolls in the Seychelles along with Caribbean permit in Mexico. He gives us a step by step in his tying process.
Materials:
Hook: Gamakatsu SL12 Size 2 for standard flexo, Gama SL11 size 6 for smaller flexos
Thread Veevus GSP 100d
Eyes: Small lead dumbells, sometimes medium or extra small
Flexo Material: Fly Scene Crab Body Tubing or to get it cheap: Flexo Pet - 1/4 from Wire Care, Tan, Snake Skin, White or Clear
Legs: Ultra Chenille, Tan, Olive or Brown
Super Glue
Flexable UV glue, Solarez UV flexo is what he uses
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