Redfish Crab Fly Tying Tutorial | How to Tie the Mac Flies Simple Crab

In this video, we will show you how to tie a highly effective fly for catching redfish, but also works great for permit and bonefish. The Mac Flies Simple Crab is a redfish crab fly that has been tested and proven to work wonders all around Florida, as well as the Bahamas in smaller sizes.
The Mac Flies Simple Crab is a simple yet highly effective pattern that imitates a crab, which is a favorite food of many saltwater species. This video will show you how to shape and tie the merkin style body, attach eyes, hackles, and dubbing and some additional tips for fly tying in general
Whether you are an experienced fly tier or a beginner, this video will provide you with all the information you need to tie a Mac Flies Simple Crab and start catching more redfish, permit, and bonefish on your next fishing trip.
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[@jamesross8026]

Great looking fly , exactly what I need for an upcoming trip to the low country of Charleston SC.

[@BecauseILikeItThatsY]

Watching you made me realize I have a long way to go! You did things so seemingly casually. Great vid!

[@richardbradley2059]

Thanks Again. Work work work back to my bench

[@vieuxacadian9455]

Merci en bonjour de Louisiane !

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Nice fly!

[@komando8365]

If you pull those ep fibers straight down and make your cut, you usually get a better outcome! Nice bug!

[@tailwaterflyshop]

Yessir!

[@johnconnolly3635]

Great job

[@gregrichards5963]

Good video. Are you associated to a fly shop?

[@tailwateroutfitters]

Yep! We’re Tailwater Outfitters in Clearwater, FL

[@kenlayre5973]

Mac, what thread are you using? size, color, brand.

[@tailwaterflyshop]

Hey! It’s danvilles 210 denier in brown

[@kenlayre5973]

Thank you Sir. BTW do you use danville 210/140 for most of your flies?@@tailwaterflyshop

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Mostly 210, but sometimes 140 on some smaller stuff like size 6 or 8@@kenlayre5973

[@christophercook723]

The Camera needs to zoom more.