{"product_id":"umpqua-mcfly-crab-fly","title":"Umpqua McFly Crab Fly | Premium Crab Fly for Permit, Redfish \u0026 Black Drum","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"15t5e6v\" data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"428\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eUmpqua McFly Crab Fly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eUmpqua McFly Crab Fly\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eSignature Tyer Drew Chicone\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an innovative crab pattern created to deliver one of the most natural presentations available for shallow-water flats fishing. Unlike many traditional crab flies that fall quickly with heavy lead eyes, the McFly Crab is engineered to land softly and sink naturally, closely imitating an unalarmed crab moving across the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eCrabs are a primary food source for many of Florida's premier inshore species, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"981\"\u003epermit, redfish, black drum, snook, and sheepshead\u003c\/strong\u003e. The McFly Crab's realistic profile and subtle movement make it an outstanding choice when fish are feeding on shallow flats, sandy potholes, oyster bars, and turtle grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eOne of the fly's unique features is its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003ewire-weighted foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e, which distributes weight evenly along the hook shank rather than concentrating it at the front with lead eyes. This balanced design allows the fly to settle gently into the water with minimal disturbance before descending naturally through the water column. The result is a presentation that closely resembles a relaxed crab instead of one darting frantically toward the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003ePremium materials provide exceptional durability while creating realistic movement during both the retrieve and the pause. The flexible legs move naturally with current and subtle strips, while the compact body profile accurately matches the juvenile crabs commonly found throughout Florida's Gulf Coast fisheries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eAnother advantage of the McFly Crab is its adaptability. 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