The Cowbell Cray

Producer: Charlie's Fly Box

Crayfish are an often overlooked food source for trout and other fish. This heavy, articulated crayfish pattern is best fished under an indicator but can also be stripped.

The Cowbell Cray
Hook: #6 Black or Blue Gamakatsu Octopus
Thread: Olive dun 72D Magpie thread
Mouth Parts: Olive dyed pheasant tail and olive & goose biots
Eyes: Orange Solarez resin eyes
Back: Mottled bustard olive Thinskin
Rib: Olive Brassie or small UTC wire
Dubbing: Olive Craw dub
Claws: Olive India hen back
Black Legs: Olive barred nymph Sili Legs
Hackle: Olive dyed grizzly cape feather
Hook 2: Tiemco 9395
Joint: Dacron backing
Cone: Black Large tungsten cone
Front Legs: Olive rabbit
Glue: Zap A Gap