Crawl Daddy – Unreal Underwater Movement (Fly Tying Tutorial)

This might be one of the most effective crayfish patterns you can fish for bass—especially around heavy cover. The Crawl Daddy, originally designed by Jake Villwock, is an articulated crayfish fly built to ride hook-up, stay mostly snag-free, and create a ton of natural movement in the water. The splayed claws, lifted front end, and articulated rear section give it a highly realistic defensive crayfish profile that bass are used to keying in on. In this video, I’ll walk you step-by-step through how to tie the Crawl Daddy, including materials, proportions, and a few small details that make a big difference in how the fly fishes. From the articulated rear section to the foam-supported claws, every part of this pattern is designed with movement and function in mind. This is not the quickest fly to tie, but it’s one that really shines when you’re fishing around rocks, wood, and debris—places where bass spend most of their time. Because of how it rides in the water, you can confidently fish it in heavier cover without constantly worrying about hanging up. If you’ve been looking for a crayfish fly pattern that looks alive underwater and performs well in real fishing situations, this is a great one to add to your box. If you enjoyed this video, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more fly tying tutorials, and fly fishing content. 🎣 _____________ 📌 Links I recommend ___________ Check out Veevus for some of the best fly tying threads available. When you sign up for their VIP membership using my link, you’ll get a free bobbin holder plus 10% off your entire order: https://veevus.com/pages/membership?v... Check out my sponsor Risen Fly for high-quality hooks, beads, and some of the best fly rods I’ve ever used. Use code McFly at checkout for 15% off your first order: www.risenfly.com Shop my custom McFly Angler fly boxes and gear here: www.amazon.com/shops/McFlyAngler _____________ 🛠️ Materials ______________ Hook: Gamakatsu B10S - https://amzn.to/42672su Thread: Veevus 6/0 (brown) - https://veevus.com/pages/membership?v... Weight: Lead Dumbbells (medium) - https://amzn.to/3OsRdZN Segment: Spawn 60 degree jig (20mm) - https://amzn.to/41xtCKq Legs: Sili Legs (multiple colors) - https://amzn.to/3OIAj9B Flash: Crystal Flash (gold) - https://amzn.to/4vi1Q2e Brushes: Make your own with this tutorial -    • Make Your Own Dubbing Brushes (Save Money ...   Foam: 2mm Eva Foam (orange) - https://amzn.to/4cuan9K Claws: Pine Squirrel Strips (natural pine) - https://amzn.to/4cfBWVn Eyes: Make your own with this tutorial -    • Stop Buying Easy Shrimp Eyes… Do This Instead   Carapace: Rabbit Strips (black barred brown) - https://amzn.to/4sAHmyU Cement: Solarez Ultra Thin UV Resin - https://solarez.com/bone-dry-intro-ki... 🛠️ Tools ________ Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://amzn.to/2t2FFmo Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - https://amzn.to/2YWOf39 Scissors: Risen 4.5" Straight Hair - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/... Whip finisher: Dr. Slick brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-be... UV Light: Solarez UV Cure (high output) - https://www.solarez.com/product/uv-cu... 🌐▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Follow Me on Social! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Facebook:   / mcflytier   Instagram:   / mcflyangler   Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@mcfly.angler 00:00 Intro 00:53 Hook selection 01:11 Starting thread 01:38 Front legs and flash 02:20 Forming the rostrum 03:12 Making the claws 04:24 Tying in eyes 04:46 Dubbing brush body 05:17 Adding the 2nd set of legs 05:40 Adding the 1st Carapace 06:21 Finishing the body, 3rd set of legs, and 2nd carapace 06:51 Cement the fly 07:06 Connecting the shank and starting thread 07:28 Adding the dumbbell eyes 07:53 Adding more body brush 08:18 Tie in 3rd carapace and 4th set of legs 08:33 Make the dubbing loop 09:18 Whip finish and cement 09:20 Fly discussion 10:07 Past and future flies 10:39 My branded gear 11:07 Discounts I snagged you 11:24 Now you go catch some fish! #flytying #flyfishing #bassfishing #flytyingtutorial #crayfishfly #bassflies #streamerfishing #warmwaterflyfishing #flyfishingbass #fishingflies