Saltwater Flies #2 - Tying The Flexo Crab

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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[@Podobed]

This is the best version I have seen, and have seen explained during the tying sequences, including many steps and tips that are omitted from other tyers. Well done.

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thank you so much, glad it was helpful!

[@stanislavmankov7160]

I just tied my first one watching the video! Thank you very much for this! I hope I will give it a go sooner than later :)

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Stanislav that’s awesome! Well done!

[@luizdanilobarbosaterra2757]

Very good job, congrats!

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thanks for commenting, glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinmorgan145]

Awesome job!

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thank you Kevin! It’s a great pattern...

[@themaskedfisherman8596]

Excellent

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thank you for the comment...