Fox Squirrel Crayfish

This simple little crayfish imitation is great for spring smallmouth bass and continues to work basically all season long. It's durable, easy to tie and offers an ideal silhouette for the bass. Tie it in various weights to creep it along the river bed in slower pools and eddies. To support the channel, join the online tying classes and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers

Material list Hook: TMC 708 size 6 & 10 Thread: Brown uni Weight: Lead dumbbells Tail/wing: Red fox squirrel tail Body: Craw dub or similar shaggy dubbing Legs: Sililegs

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