The Tiny Tungsten Crayfish

The Tiny Tungsten Crayfish

I love to tie and fish big crayfish flies. Whether my flies are realistic or impressionistic, they always seem to get action on the stream or at the lake. There are times when a big crayfish fly is a bit too much, however. In small streams I often turn to the Tiny Tungsten Crayfish when larger patterns land too hard and spook the fish.




A little weight gets this tiny fly down where the fish are.

The Tiny Tungsten Crayfish has a hidden tungsten bead in the thorax. The bead not only adds weight, but its placement keeps the hook point riding up and adds realistic bulk to the thorax. I tie this pattern on a size 10 TMC 200R hook, which is slightly curved. This allows me to tie the claws with a bit of angle, giving the crayfish a little more action. 

The Tiny Tungsten Crayfish is a go-to fly for small-stream trout.

The Tiny Tungsten Crayfish is great for small-stream trout and panfish. Fish it as you would any crayfish pattern, either swinging downstream or hopping along the bottom. The tungsten bead is heavy enough to get this little fly down deep. You won't have to worry about a big splash spooking all of the trout, either.

Putting the Tiny Tungsten Crayfish together.

The Tiny Tungsten Crayfish can be a little difficult to tie at first. You must first put the bead on the hook, slide it down to the eye and secure it with a piece of tape before you can start tying the claws. Once you get the hang of it they go pretty quickly. I hope you get a chance to fish this one. Whether you tie your own or purchase a few, you won't be disappointed.

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