Crab patterns

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I’m looking for a raghead crab recipe if anyone has one. Google brought me nothing.

Also, I’m trying to copy a crab fly I found that looks like a marabou/flash tail and rubber legs sandwiched between two round pieces of foam, size of a quarter (could use felt, too). Any ideas on how to glue the two pieces together without it sticking to my fingers in the process? I need to add some rigidity, too.

Thanks all.

2

frabric paint works wonders on crab flies.

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Try these links, photos and recipes.

http://www.flyofthemonthclub.com/store/catalog.asp?item=1108
http://blog.saltyflytying.com/the-rag-head-crab/

Larry —sagefisher—

4

Velcro “coins” work great for crab bodies; Furry Foam, too.

Regards,
Scott

5

Thanks all. I’m still fuzzy on how to form the body of a raghead crab. It looks like epoxy mixed with wool fibers, then shaped. Some I’ve seen appear to have a little flash mixed in. Anyone have any experience forming an epoxy body, particularly any tips on how to keep it from sticking to everything it touches?

6

Found this link

http://www.reel-time.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31885

Go to post #4; may explain the process a little better.

Regards,
Scott

7

Scott,

That is helpful. Thanks. I have some Sally and will give it a try. It’s definitely an easier clean up than epoxy.