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Born in the Bayou, Built for Battle
RIO's Hopedale Crab
Crafted for the muddy marshes and cold-season tides of Louisiana, RIO's Hopedale Crab is a flats fly with a body count. Designed during real-world testing on bull redfish over 30 pounds, this pattern is built to perform in the heart of redfish country—Hopedale and beyond. The profile is compact, crabby, and convincing, ideal for winter presentations where subtle sink and strong silhouette win the day.
Anchored with extra-heavy lead eyes, this crab rides low and lands with authority. The stout saltwater-grade hook ensures fish of any size stay buttoned, whether it’s a bruiser red or an ancient black drum. If you're sight fishing for giants in skinny water, don’t show up without this in your box.
Key Features:
Style Number:
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Designed for winter redfish in Louisiana marshes
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Proven effective on large redfish and black drum
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Extra-heavy lead eyes for quick drop and realistic action
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Durable, saltwater-grade materials and stout hook
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Winner of RIO’s in-field testing for big bull reds
Summary
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Pattern Name | RIO's Hopedale Crab |
| Target Species | Redfish, Black Drum |
| Ideal Use | Winter Sight Fishing, Marsh Flats |
| Sink Rate | Fast—heavy eyes get down quick |
| Hook Strength | Extra stout saltwater-grade for big game |
Meta Description:
RIO’s Hopedale Crab is a proven big redfish fly with heavy eyes, perfect for winter marsh sight fishing and enticing both bull reds and black drum.