FlyFysher
Texas Toad
A Kwan variant with a flat, segmented body, soft tail, and separate shrimp eyes.
A segmented Kwan-family dressing with contrasting body bands.
- At the vise
- Intermediate
- Common sizes
- #2
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.
Position both eyes
Cross-wrap bead chain near the hook eye. Secure shrimp-eye stalks at the bend, pointing rearward.
Add the tail
Wind an Estaz spot at the bend. Add a 2.5-inch fur tail and two folded leg strands, distributed evenly.
Make the collar
Wrap Crack Wrap, then Shaggy Wrap, sweeping fibers rearward. Secure and smooth the remaining shank.
Build five bands
Invert; cross-wrap sparse transverse fiber bunches toward the bead chain, alternating tan/brown/tan/brown/tan.
Trim and finish
Trim body to a triangle, about quarter-inch wide near the eyes and half-inch behind. Trim legs to tail length, whip finish, and cure resin on exposed thread.
On the water.
Present in shallow water for redfish or snook. Match weight to depth and cover.
Find your Texas Toad.
Have this pattern tied for your water.
No versions are listed yet. Choose a tyer and ask about your sizes, colors and materials. The tyer must confirm availability and send an offer.
Recipe references
Original written instructions adapted from the sources below. Materials and methods may vary between versions.
- Sight Cast Fishing Company — Tying the Texas Toad
- Sight Cast Fishing Company — Texas Toad species and sizes
Portrait reference
Pattern dressings vary; use the written recipe for exact materials and proportions.
