Designed by saltwater legend Enrico Puglisi, the Sand Crab fly is the ultimate flats companion. With an incredibly lifelike profile and movement, this pattern perfectly imitates the natural behavior of a sand crab—one of the most common and sought-after prey items for picky permit and bonefish. From tropical flats to shallow estuaries, this fly is all about subtlety, realism, and hard strikes.
True-to-life crab design with anatomically accurate body and claws
Tied on a durable #1/0 saltwater-grade Gamakatsu hook
Built to entice permit, bonefish, and other crustacean-feeding species
Durable synthetic materials that resist saltwater corrosion
Ideal for slow retrieves or static presentations in sandy-bottomed environments
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Type: Sand crab imitation fly
Target Species: Permit, bonefish, redfish
Hook Size: 1/0
Materials: Synthetic crab body, realistic legs and claws
Ideal Waters: Flats, shallows, estuaries
The EP Sand Crab is a lifelike, durable saltwater fly ideal for targeting permit and bonefish on the flats. Built on a strong 1/0 hook to handle tough fish.