Hughes' Fleein' Cray

[@blingforyourstringwithmatt6391]

Thanks a ton guys. After watching the first zoom, and attending James' class, it is so awesome to be able to reference this video to refresh my memory while I am tying at home!

[@daward5051]

You mention the D&D is a good foundation to build from. Really impressed with your vision on creating a new fly platform. You have done your research and development.

[@thomaswetherington6683]

Thanks for another detailed tying video, SO! Keep them coming!

[@jonc.5310]

Wicked fly. This pattern is one of the rare ones that are changing the way I conceptualize fly tying and warm water patterns. Nicely done, thank you.

[@kokid8311]

Very nice James. Looks killer.

[@EricLeininger]

The raddest. Thanks for the tutorial dudes!

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

Awesome action packed pattern. I will definitely have to give it a go here someday soon.

[@michaelglennon6056]

Dude, great stuff!

[@daward5051]

Have noticed smallies have blue hue around gills when I have landed them and crayfish around spot on shell, too. My guess is minnow have the same. I noticed you added blue to the fleein' platform. Is this your reasoning for blue tint added to minnow and cray as an additional trigger to take fly?

[@jimmarkovich4119]

What the purpose of the lead keel? Do you find the keel reduces hook ups as the hook can't turn or go as deep in the fishes jaw?

[@SchultzOutfitters]

The keel keeps your fly oriented correctly, which helps it to swim, and keeps it riding at the correct depth. We haven't had problems with hook penetration.

[@AnonymousOtters]

Once you add a rattle, that lings a lure, not a fly, IMO. Nice tie though

[@SchultzOutfitters]

The line is blurring these days. However, if it's tied with thread, we consider it a fly.