Description
The Dead Drift Crayfish- Created by Tim Hadden of Umpqua Feather Merchants. It’s engineered for targeting massive predator fish, the key is to present the offering near the river or stream bottom. A free-floating crawdad appears unnatural, but a tumbling crawdad fly in the current becomes irresistible to the fish.
Pro Tip
Use a large indicator to control depth. Adding weights on the leader will pull the fly towards the river bottom, allowing unweighted crayfish flies to drift with a lifelike illusion of disconnection.
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Recipe
Hook: Size 4-6, strong streamer hook (e.g., Tiemco 5262 or Mustad 34007) Thread: Olive or brown UTC 140 or 210 Weight: Lead or tungsten bead chain eyes or lead wraps around the hook shank for sinking Body: Brown or olive chenille or dubbing to create a thick, segmented body Claws: Orange or red rubber legs or zonker strips, tied to the sides to mimic crawfish pincers Tail: Brown marabou or rabbit strip for the soft, flowing tail of the crayfish Eyes: Small black bead chain eyes or painted lead eyes for realistic eye placement and added weight Ribbing (optional): Small copper or black wire to add a segmented texture to the body