FlyFysher
Redfish Crack
A barred craft-fur tail and brush head make a mobile marsh searching fly.
- At the vise
- Beginner friendly
- Common sizes
- #4–1/0
At the vise.
Work through the numbered steps in order. Use the written materials and proportions as your guide; select an image for a closer look.
Set the tail
Cover the shank with thread. Attach a sparse craft-fur tail at the bend and cement the tie-in.
Body
Wind several chenille turns over the tail base and secure.
Brush head
Attach the brush ahead of the chenille. Wind toward the eye, stroking fibers rearward, and tie off.
Finish
Whip finish and cement. Pick out trapped fibers, comb back, and bar the tail with marker.
On the water.
Place ahead of a cruising redfish and move with short strips. This unweighted version suits shallow water.
Find your Redfish Crack.
Have this pattern tied for your water.
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Recipe references
Materials and tying methods may vary between versions. Compare the sources below for this dressing.
Portrait reference
Pattern dressings vary; use the written recipe for exact materials and proportions.
