Sand Flea

[Barefoot]

Thanks, The head color is close. I tried many different materials even soft plastic to get this jig the way I wanted. I do like the way this sparse deer body hair gives a shrimp or crab like appearance.

 

[Jettywolf]

Yep, looking GOOD.......AWESOME!!!!!!!

 

[JSC]

Looks good as it is ... how about a few strands of yellow or chartreuse mixed in ?

 

[LedHed]

If that don't get bit - there ain't no fish in the pond!!!!

Do you tip the jig?

 

[Barefoot]

I very rarely tip a jig. I will use a small piece of Fishbites on a dropper jig or teaser though. I was thinking of adding some color or flash to the jigs, maybe get some body hair in fl yellow. I have belly hair but that stuff needs to be spun and trimmed as it is much more brittle.

 

[Pup]

That is a very good-looking jig. Will model that one to tie a few if I get to go SW fishing in the future.

 

[JSC]

"Sparsely tied" like you have is great . ,,

 

[Barefoot]

These 3/8 heads are not the best for a sand flea but would be good for distance casting. Trying the bead chain eyes instead of mono.

 

[Fin and Fur]

Nice! I see you slimmed down tail too.

 

[Pup]

That is a great-looking tie.

 

[Barefoot]

Thanks guys. I think I am getting closer to a durable pattern for a crab, shrimp, flea imitator on the flats and surf. 

This product that used to be sold by Fly Tyers Dungeon is fantastic stuff. Heavy nylon I think with a light flash that comes alive in the sun. Very tough stuff but I am having trouble finding more of it. Can anyone locate it?
I emailed the mad scientist to see if he has anymore.
 

 

[Fin and Fur]

Found this in bargain cave at cabelas in Denver
They also had some twisted flashabou in real thin sizes might be worth a check of their website.