Nine LB Hammer

The Nine LB Hammer, crafted by Charlie Craven, is a highly effective crawfish imitation designed for targeting trout and other predatory fish in fast water or deep runs. Built on the reliable Tiemco 708 jig hook and weighted with a slotted tungsten bead, this fly is engineered for durability, quick descent, and snag resistance. Its multicolored tail, subtle ribbing, and fine sili legs perfectly mimic the lifelike movements of a fleeing crawfish, while the compact design ensures it fishes well under an indicator or as part of a hopper-dropper rig. The Hammer’s ability to imitate a staple prey item like crawfish makes it a deadly choice in rivers with rocky substrates or areas where trout rely on crustaceans as a key food source.

Rock-Hopper Stalk: Target deep pools with rocky bottoms by slowly dragging the fly along the substrate with short, subtle twitches. This technique imitates a crawfish slowly foraging, a behavior that large fish recognize as an easy meal.