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Bauers Crab Fly
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Item Number: BauersCrab
Manufacturer: Merrimack River Flies
Manufacturer Part No: BauersCrab
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Bauer’s Flats Crab Fly
Precision Crab Imitation for Permit, Redfish, and More
The Bauer’s Crab is a proven, purpose-driven pattern created by master angler Jonny King and popularized by Bob Bauer, specifically for finicky permit, redfish, and other crab-crushing gamefish. With its flattened profile, realistic shape, and subtle movement, this fly is designed to fool even the most selective tailers in shallow water.
Tied with a compressed wool or EP-style body, realistic barred legs, and weighted with lead dumbbell eyes, Bauer’s Crab sinks quickly and lands softly—delivering just the right balance for sand and turtle grass flats. The flared fibers give it a defensive “crab stance” look when stripped or paused, triggering predatory instincts.
Whether you’re stalking permit in Belize, reds in Louisiana, or triggers in the Seychelles, the Bauer’s Crab Fly is an essential in any serious saltwater angler’s box.
Features:
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Ultra-realistic crab profile for selective flats species
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Barred rubber legs for lifelike kicking motion
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Dumbbell or tungsten eyes for proper sink and hook-up orientation
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Tied with synthetic or wool body for durability and crab-like texture
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Strong saltwater hook for maximum holding power
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Available in natural, olive, tan, or crabby pink color variations
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Sizes: 2, 4, 6
When it has to look real, tie on a Bauer’s Crab.
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Blended wool body and lead eyes make for an effective crab imitation fly pattern. Sits in a defensive position on the flat. Available in a variety of hook sizes.
Hook size #2 - 8
Weight: lead eyes
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