Kwan Fly – Shrimp or Crab Imitation – McFly Angler Fly Tying Tutorial

Kwan flys are a loose representation of a cross between a shrimp and a crab. They work great for saltwater fish that target Crustaceans. Fish like redfish, speckled trout, permit, bonefish and more. They are fairly easy to tie, except for the body. However once you get the technique down of doing the x-wraps and tying tightly, it becomes fairly easy and quick to do. Granted I dont think anyone can bust out 20 per hour, but ive been known to tie 10+ in an hour. Now this one specifically I tied is a slight variation of the original. I use hackle, a chickabou feather and legs to accent it. There have been so many different variations of this pattern in the past that honestly I dont know exactly what the original is. However this is the style I go with, and find works best.

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Materials
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Hook: Gamakatsu SL11’s (size 2) – www.dooleysflyfishing.com/products/gamakatsu-sl11?variant=36312942706846
Thread: Veevus 140 Power Thread (brown) – www.dooleysflyfishing.com/products/veevus-power-thread?variant=34919861354654
Dumbell Eyes: Brass Dumbell (gold/4.0mm) – www.dooleysflyfishing.com/products/spirit-river-dazl-eyes?variant=37397092303006
Tail Accent: Whiting Chickabou Patch (grizzly orange) – www.dooleysflyfishing.com/products/whiting-farms-chickabou-patch?variant=32863248023683
Tail: Extra Select Craft Fur (tan) – www.dooleysflyfishing.com/products/extra-select-craft-fur?variant=13663702876206
Marker: Risen Fly Tying Markers (brown) – www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/products/fly-tying-markers
Legs: Hot Tipped Crazy Legs (rootbeer orange tipped) – www.dooleysflyfishing.com/products/hot-tipped-crazy-legs?variant=13655424466990
Hackle: Whiting Brahma Soft Hackle With Chicabou Pelt (mottled died brown) – www.dooleysflyfishing.com/products/whiting-brahma-soft-hackle-with-chicabou?variant=32977197891715
Body Material: FTD Water Silk (gold sand/pheasant tail) – www.dooleysflyfishing.com/products/fly-tyers-dungeon-water-silk?variant=40753518641310

Tools
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Vise: Renzetti Traveler – amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec – amzn.to/2YWOf39
Razor Scissors: Risen 4″ Razor Scissors – www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/products/4-razor-scissors
Hair Scissors: Risen Straight Hair Scissors – www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/products/4-5-straight-hair-scissors
Whip finisher: Dr. Slick brass – amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench – www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-benches/compact-bench/
UV Light: Ultrafire UV Super Power – amzn.to/3mX52xW

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