Tying the Skip's Dad - Dressed Irons

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Skip's Dad crawdad fly.

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Hook: Mustad 9671, 4 - 10
Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 140 Denier, Brown
Claws: Ring Neck Pheasant tail
Body: Whitlock SLF Dubbing, Red Fox Squirrel
Shellback: Ring Neck Pheasant tail
Rib: Lagartun Copper wire, Large
Tail: Ring Neck Pheasant tail
Weight/Eyes: Unpainted Lead Dumbbell Eyes, Medium

The Skip's Dad is a wonderful crawdad imitation for warmwater species. I think it would work well for Trout as well if they happen to target crayfish but it was created and is mostly fished for warmwater species. It is a quick fly to tie with uncomplicated claws, shell and tail. I first discovered the Skip's Dad from Skip Morris' book The Art of Tying the Bass Fly ( https://amzn.to/45lVlOe ). It is a great fly for shallow and clear water where you might be sight fishing but I also like to swing it under a strike indicator through deeper holes and runs like you would a nymph. All in all, a fun fly to tie as in the video or in other colors and a great fly to always have in your fly box. -- Enjoy

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