24K Alphlexo Crab: Fly Tying ASMR

With redfish in the (currently murky) Tampa Bay in mind, I packed this fly full of attractors. While this fly may make a permit nervous, it will hopefully ring the dinner bell for some of the big reds in my neck of the woods! 💙 Materials and tools are listed and linked below!
Fly: 24K Alphlexo Crab
Tied by: Erin Hyde
OG Creator: @UmpquaFeatherMerchants signature tyer Alec Gerbec
Target Species: Redfish, black drum
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Intro:
Pen: amzn.to/3AVXyFR
Paper: amzn.to/3XHkWjl
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Materials:
Hook Size 1: collabs.shop/i...
Thread: collabs.shop/a...
Rattle: amzn.to/4dV4lhV
Weights: collabs.shop/c...
Brush on super glue: collabs.shop/w...
Body tubing: collabs.shop/e...
Chenille: collabs.shop/i...
Eyes: amzn.to/3Tmcxz8
Nail powder: amzn.to/4gfTSPy
Art markers: amzn.to/4d4Ldwu
UV flex glue: collabs.shop/y...
UV thick glue: collabs.shop/h...
Gold foil: amzn.to/3zvhLC0
Topcoat: amzn.to/3MB5VJx
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tools:
Vise: collabs.shop/u...
Bobbin threader: collabs.shop/x...
Bobbin: collabs.shop/s...
Squizzors: amzn.to/3AWULwl
Cuticle nippers: amzn.to/3B7IdSA
Scissors: collabs.shop/j...
Whip finish tool: collabs.shop/q...
UV Light: amzn.to/3MAidBQ
Cautery tool: amzn.to/3XgQWcO
Lighter: amzn.to/3XxGoY6
Brush: amzn.to/3ZnOrIl
Tapestry needle: amzn.to/3XNKGdW
Thank you to @UmpquaFeatherMerchants for several of the tools used in the making of this fly!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Video/photo equipment:
Camera: amzn.to/4glTq2k
Probe lens: amzn.to/4ea4uhe
Macro lens: amzn.to/47jBPUD
Light: amzn.to/3XojEZ4
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Want to support the channel? You rock! Thank you!
Buy me a coffee here: buymeacoffee.c...
Buy merch here: shetiesflies.c...
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A list of recommended reads can be found here: amzn.to/3XxqSvs
IG: / _shetiesflies_
TikTok: / shetiesflies
FB: / the.shetiesflies
Space Rains And Thunders By gadzzon897
Disclaimer: As an Amazon and Fly Fish Food Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
#flytying #flyfishingjunkie #redfish #alphlexocrab #relaxing #calm #zen #satisfying #comfort #asmr

[@victoriancuddler]

i won't lie, the crab baits are the cutest and my favorites 😊

[@shetiesflies]

Mine too!!!!

[@roesque]

Idk anything about fishing or fly tying but this is super impressive. What a piece of art !

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it - no fishing required!

[@aguyintheozarks]

I love that you've added in letting us see how they move in the water. I also really enjoyed that you tie a lot of flies I don't use on Ozark Creeks and rivers.

[@shetiesflies]

Happy to bring you a variety that you don’t normally see! Swimming them is always so fun for me!

[@breakUrNicoKnees]

Im glad to see the crochet hook was helpful for you!!!!

[@shetiesflies]

YES! Thank you!!

[@breakUrNicoKnees]

@shetiesflies always happy to help a fellow crafter!!!! 🥰

[@mcmimichan]

You could say the thumbnail had me.. hooked 🎣🎣🎣 But really-I didn't even know what fly tying was until today; but I was looking for a video to fall asleep to, saw the little friend shape you made, and wound up watching the entire video, captivated by your process. You're amazing at your craft!! Thank you for sharing it with us! 🦀

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much! I love to hear that this video brought you some peace - that's our main goal in producing these week after week :)

[@Alexis-sj1mc]

The amount of hand eye coordination you have is amazing!

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much!! I’ll make a blooper reel one of these days so you can see the times I’m not quite to coordinated ☺️

[@articgrayling1300]

pretty crazy tie, amazing creativity

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much!!

[@Michemoomoo]

Have i ever gone fly fishing? No. Do I plan on ever going and trying? Also no. HOWEVER THIS IS A FORM OF ASMR I AM NOW OBSESSED WITH, the lil eyes got me i wont even lie 🦀

[@shetiesflies]

Sweet!!! No fishing required! So glad to hear you like the videos :)

[@AndrewSteffenHB]

YaY! ☺What an adorable 🦀Alphlexo crab! 🦀and doing a little dance at the end, I'm absolutely melting🧊watching this video. Having just seen another crab video last week, I feel like I'm in crab-watching heaven. This is such a delightful experience!

[@shetiesflies]

Who would've thought that a crab-themed zen session would be so enjoyable?! :)

[@_sean_294]

I really wish there were versions of these without the ambient droning in the background because it feels like it gives me a headache but I really enjoy the other sounds / watching these videos...

[@Lisa-gt6ve]

Same

[@shetiesflies]

Totally get it! It's a tough balance and the music isn't for everyone. I've started doing live fly tying sessions without the music - maybe you'd enjoy that? Either way, I appreciate you giving them a try!

[@star_berrii]

YAY CRAB

[@shetiesflies]

🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀

[@LeeannCarver-ll2ej]

I had NO IDEA I needed this.

[@shetiesflies]

Welcome!! I'm glad you made it here! :)

[@odettememiko5418]

Amazing control with the lighter incredible 👌👏👏

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you!!! 🔥

[@Rumbler357]

I made a playlist of cool flies, so many of yours are in my playlist. Keep on tying/whip finishing awesome creations.

[@shetiesflies]

That's awesome! I love to hear that I made the cut!!

[@pm3618]

thank you for crab :)

[@shetiesflies]

Thank YOU for watching!!

[@charlafox5701]

I always get so excited seeing another crab!!! I’ve watched this every night since you’ve uploaded it but I haven’t gotten to the end yet without falling asleep! It’s just just relaxing… I’ll make it through tonight though!

[@shetiesflies]

Good luck! :) I don't know whether I hope you made it through or not!

[@kelsie_kataklysm7604]

i love crab

[@shetiesflies]

Crab loves you! 🦀

[@goldfishwishes]

That Lock tight brush looking like my hair in the mornings.

[@shetiesflies]

You are NOT WRONG! It's so bad!!

[@johnjwm2984]

Amszng! And WOW!. Back when such materials were not available, so it is nice too see how they can be used. For tears I never sed a bobbin. I used a modified wooden clothespin.

[@shetiesflies]

That's wild!!! I think I'd rather give up the vise than the bobbin!!

[@johnjwm2984]

You should have seen a man by the name of Lee Wulff tie his famous Gray Wolf fly without a vice or bobbin! Amazing! Mr. Wulff was a big man with big hands. It was treat to watch the process.

[@thefudgems]

I honestly just want an army of these cuties 😭 I love crabs so much and you do them such justice 😭👏🏽

[@shetiesflies]

An army of these could really be intimidating or adorable! Can't decide!

[@ian-online]

the quality woah??? also the baits reminded me of will graham (hannibal nbc) haha

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much!! I still haven't watched the show but I need to!

[@Hannah-po6ez]

I hope you never stop making these videos 😭

[@shetiesflies]

I don't plan on stopping - having too much fun! :)

[@theinvasivespecies1119]

Your getting better on your whip finishes

[@shetiesflies]

Thank youuu!!! My nemesis, but I keep working at it :)

[@theinvasivespecies1119]

@shetiesflies that's my hardest part too actually

[@sofitrusso]

I'm sorry I know nothing about fly tying and also english isnt my first language but I love this videos, can you tell me what do you mean with "whip finishes" like point a moment in the video where I can see it? I dont really get what you are referring to and I want to know. Thank u!!

[@spinejackel]

that’s too fancy lookin to be catchin fish with it

[@shetiesflies]

Fancy fly for a fancy fish? :)

[@michaelburk9171]

Ive watched several of your vids this morning. Your patterns and techniques are amazing. Had to watch with the sound off though. ASMR sounds like scurrying bugs or nails on a chalkboard to me

[@shetiesflies]

Totally get it - ASMR definitely isn't for everyone. Glad you were able to find a way to enjoy it!

[@def_jt]

🥱 you’ve done it again. my fave bedtime videos ❤❤❤

[@shetiesflies]

Sweet dreams!! 🥰

[@woodchuck243]

Very nice ❤😊keep up the great work looking forward to the next one

[@shetiesflies]

The encouragement means a ton! Thank you so much!

[@raimundocasadomanas4788]

Tardaste en volver pero valió la pena esperarte 😘 me encanta verte montar 😍

[@shetiesflies]

:)

[@raimundocasadomanas4788]

@@shetiesflies :(

[@sava-smth]

Is jumping! Niceeeee

[@shetiesflies]

I loved how this guy behaved in the water :)

[@wayned5872]

Permit & bonefish catcher for sure

[@shetiesflies]

I hope so!! I think the rattle and the gold may scare the permit, but maybe not!

[@wayned5872]

@@shetiesflies nice try on that gold leaf job, that's a dying art to apply that stuff, many moons ago 1993 watched a guy gold leaf trim out new pumper/ fire engine he knew of only 3 others in south jersey that did it

[@tacticalllama67]

Sweet.... I love tying saltwater patterns, but when you live 8-10 hours from any descent saltwater flyfishing, you have to settle with trying your creations on trout and smallies.

[@shetiesflies]

One can dream, right?! I'm dreaming of Colorado rivers at the moment :)

[@АлександрПлахотный-ю1д]

Класс! Мне очень понравилась ваша работа! Двигается как настоящий!👍

[@shetiesflies]

Большое спасибо! Теперь ему просто нужно ловить рыбу!

[@abbeyv4148]

Has anyone ever done this but without the hook and used it as a cat toy? I really want to try, though I know it’s defeating the whole point

[@shetiesflies]

I'm sure someone's done it!!

[@TheSmallYoutuberHi]

Can you make a snake next?

[@shetiesflies]

That would be WILD but fun to try!

[@logandanikkw600]

If you did one without the background music I think that would be great

[@shetiesflies]

Definitely looking into it! Want to make sure we don't get flagged for duplicate content or I would just post one with or one without! :)

[@rock_machine01]

What UV glue brand are you using?

[@shetiesflies]

Typically Solarez collabs.shop/hn1pyx

[@istarcandy303]

how often do you poke yourself? 🤣 genuinely curious.

[@shetiesflies]

Often - especially if I'm rushing! That's why I like to take it nice and slow :)

[@alexbuilds706]

Killer

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you!!

[@anthonygrady3733]

Quick question.. why don’t you have any of your flies for sale in your shop?

[@shetiesflies]

Excellent question! I tie in the evenings and have a full time job. There just hasn’t been enough time to create the content to the level I want and also produce flies for sale so they’re typically one of a kind flies. I hadn’t found a good way to sell them yet, but I believe I’m going to start here shortly. 😊

[@anthonygrady3733]

@@shetiesflies Word I feel you.. the quality of your work is amazing I believe it won’t hurt to charge a little more for your flies.. just an ideal if you make a small quantity say 10 & price them at $20 or more I’m sure they would sale out. Anyway I enjoy your work.. thanks 😊

[@pogostix6097]

It's too cute! I wouldn't be able to put it in the water with the fish, he'd have to just hang out in my tackle box and be my buddy.

[@shetiesflies]

Definitely tempting!

[@michaelburk9171]

My thought too. She made a pet, not a lure.

[@mw8157]

I swear I thought I was about to watch an ASMR with an actual crab

[@shetiesflies]

Ha!!! That would be wild!

[@bl00jay]

Just saw the thumbnail and I can already tell I'm going to be impressed.

[@shetiesflies]

Hope you enjoyed it!! :)

[@trickycrayon]

Honestly these make me wanna fly fish. Lol.

[@andpersand25]

Came from tumblr, this is excellent, instant subscribe

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much!! Where on tumblr?

[@Hecatomb_b]

I’ve started to draw your flies and let me say it makes me appreciate your craft so much more

[@shetiesflies]

Whaaaaaat?! That's amazing!! If you're comfortable, I'd love to see!!

[@Hecatomb_b]

@@shetiesflies yeah of course!! I’ll post some on Instagram tomorrow and tag you!

[@RomaRoma1992]

I love the music, very relaxing indeed and it kinda reminds me of Subnautica.🦀🐠🐚🌊