The Near Nuff Crayfish

A Deadly Fly That Looks Alive

If you fish for bass, you need to see this fly…

In this video, I’m tying the Near Nuff Crayfish—an incredibly effective crayfish fly pattern originally designed by Dave Whitlock.

This is a detailed fly tying tutorial where I walk you step-by-step through the entire process, from the dumbbell eyes and materials, all the way to the final finishing touches.

The Near Nuff Crawdad is a proven bass fly, but it also works great for trout, carp, and other species that feed on crayfish.

What makes this fly so effective is the way it sits and moves in the water—
with a realistic profile, lifelike movement, and a defensive crawfish posture that triggers aggressive strikes.

It does take a little time to tie this one, but once you understand the steps, it becomes much easier—and the results are well worth it.

In this fly tying video, I’m using materials like:
- rabbit strip
- dubbing
- rubber legs
- pheasant feathers
- and dumbbell eyes for weight (not to mimic crayfish eyes)

If you’re looking for an effective crayfish fly pattern, bass fly, or just want to improve your fly tying skills, this is a great one to add to your fly box.

Let me know if you fish the Near Nuff Crayfish—and what it’s caught for you.

📌 Links I recommend
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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:
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🛠️ Materials
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Hook: Risen Streamer 200 (size 6) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/hooks/products/streamer-200
Weight: Painted Lead Dumbbells (Medium) - https://amzn.to/3OsRdZN
Thread: Veevus 6/0 (brown) - https://veevus.com/pages/membership?via=McFly
Flash: Crystal Flash (gold) - https://amzn.to/4vi1Q2e
1st Legs: Bug Legs (black) - https://www.flytyersdungeon.com/Materials/Chart_Bug_Legs.htm
2nd Legs: Crazy Legs (rootbeer orange tipped) - https://amzn.to/3OIAj9B
Eyes: Make your own with this tutorial - https://youtube.com/shorts/VNJcOnAn0z4
Rostrum/Tail: Rabbit Strips (crayfish orange) - https://amzn.to/485QXqe
Dubbing: Personal Blend (Hareline, Antron, Diamond Brite) - https://amzn.to/4mulbsO , https://amzn.to/3O7aVdz , https://www.jsflyfishing.com/products/uv2-diamond-brite-dubbing-dispens…
Claws: Pheasant body feathers - https://amzn.to/4dLGy6L
Hackle: Soft hackle (brown) - https://www.jsflyfishing.com/products/hareline-hen-saddle?variant=43243…
Cement: Solarez Ultra Thin UV Resin - https://solarez.com/bone-dry-intro-kit.html

🛠️ Tools
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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/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/pr…
Whip finisher: Dr. Slick brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-benches/compact-bench/
UV Light: Solarez UV Cure (high output) - https://www.solarez.com/product/uv-cure-flashlight-high-output/

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