Tying a Strong Arm Hooligan Crab with Martyn White
Here’s a variation on my successful Hooligan crab pattern, tied with the “strong arm” style claw. These little compact crabs have proven to be exceptional triggerfish flies and have caught many other species including permit, tusk fish and bones. To support my channel and enter the giveaways head to www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers
Materials list
Hook: Owner fly liner 2-4
Weight: Small lead or tungsten dumbbells
Thread: Tan 140 den
Arm: Knotted ultra chenille
Shoulder: Marabou
Hot spot: Fl shell pink ice dub
Hackle:Cheap Indian cock barred Ginger variant
Body: Lydia’s sparkle yarn
Legs: Silli legs
Superglue
Head cement