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Rag Head Crab - Olive
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Rag Head Crab - Olive

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$8.89
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Description

The Raghead Crab is a time-tested permit fly that has earned its place as a staple in saltwater fly boxes across the Caribbean and beyond. Designed to imitate small crabs found on turtle grass flats and sandy bottoms, its wide, soft body and splayed rubber legs create a realistic, lifelike profile that moves naturally in the water. Equally effective for permit, bonefish, and even triggerfish, the Raghead Crab remains a favorite among guides for its simplicity, durability, and consistent ability to get eats. Strip it slow and hold on. 

Traditionally tied with glued sections of synthetic yarn to form the body, the Raghead has seen countless variations over the years. When at rest or slowly stripped, the splayed feathers at the rear mimic a crab’s claws raised in a defensive posture—a key trigger for wary permit. Variants like Doug McKnight’s ER Crab (Easy Raghead) use furry foam for a faster, cleaner tie, while other popular materials include McFly Foam, EP crab bodies, crab coins, and even trimmed scraps of craft fur. However you choose to tie or buy it, the Raghead Crab is a proven producer and one fly you never want to leave behind.

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SL11-3H 3x Strong Saltwater Series Fly Hook
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Gamakatsu/
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$11.25
UTC Ultra Thread 140 Denier
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Ultra Thread Company/
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$3.00
Dumbbell Eyes
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Wapsi/
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$2.50
McFly Foam
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$5.25
Furry Foam
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$2.75
Wooly Bugger Chenille
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$4.50
Krystal Flash
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Hareline/
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$5.25
Whiting Hen Cape
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$30.00
Speckle Flake Sili Legs
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$4.00

Hook/Thread: SL11-3H/UTC 140 Denier

Eyes: Dumbbell Eyes

Tail: Marabou/Krystal Flash

Claws: Hen Neck Feathers

Legs: Speckle Flake Sili Legs

Body: McFly Foam or Furry Foam

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