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Crab Flies
Crab flies aren’t just for Permit Fly Fishing anymore....Each year, more and more of our customers report success using crab flies from Merrimack River Flies. In the NorthEast, fly casters are discovering the satisfying and enjoyable challenges of fishing for striped bass on the saltwater flats. These crab patterns have been field tested by our own Pro-Staff and proven to be effective!
The Electric Crab Fly is a powerful addition to any flats angler’s box—especially for crystal-clear or mildly stained conditions where visibility counts. It offers a sharp, lifelike silhouette, durable construction, and a sinking, hook-up-ready setup.
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The latest creation from Ed Hudon at Merrimack River Flies. Designed to fool Bonefish wherever there are blue crabs on the flats. You choose hook size and weight.
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Part Crab Fly and Part Shrimp Fly. It's a Kwan Fly! Perfect for Bones, Redfish and Permit when heavily weighted. Your choice of colors, size and weight.
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The Merkin Crab is more than a fly—it's a time-tested legend. Its lifelike design, weighted precision, and adaptability make it a must-have for flats anglers targeting crustacean feeders like permit, bonefish, and striped bass.
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The Avalon Permit Fly is not just a pattern—it’s a scientifically designed, field-proven fly that delivers results. If you're targeting permit, or any bottom-feeding flats predator, this shrimp/crab imitation should be your go-to choice.
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The Bauer's Crab is a tried-and-true permit fly—also proven effective for bonefish, striped bass, and other bottom-feeders. Trusted in Belize, Mexico, the Keys, and beyond, it delivers reliability season after season.
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Designed specifically for triggerfish in regions like Christmas Island, the Seychelles, and the Southern Bahamas, the Bongo Trigger Fish Fly is a rugged, high-performing crab/shrimp imitation built to withstand the hardest bites on tropical flats.
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A hybrid crustacean pattern designed by Doug McKnight, the Crimp merges crab and shrimp features into one deadly fly. Ideal for bonefish and permit. It's a versatile staple for any flats box.
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Designed for a Bonefish Lodge in the Bahamas. A simple, but effective Crab Fly Pattern. Tied with synthetic fibers and either XL or standard bead chain, or lead eyes. Available in hook sizes #2 - 8
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Supplied by EP Flies, Merrimack River Flies is an authorized EP Flies Dealer.
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Supplied by EP Flies, Merrimack River Flies is an authorized EP Flies Dealer.
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A simple, but effective Crab Fly Pattern. Tied with synthetic Fibers and either XL or standard bead chain, or lead eyes. Available in hook sizes #2 - 8
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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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Trigger Fish Crab for Christmas Island and Seychelles. Tied on super strong Gamakatsu hooks in size 1/0
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This velcro crab is an innovative crab fly. It's not readily available from commercial tyers but Merrimack River Flies has it. Sizes 2 and 4
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Similar to a raghead crab, but without the red tipped legs. Sits in a defensive position on the flat. Available in a variety of hook sizes.
Hook size #2 - 6
Weight: lead eyes
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