When the water is skinny and the fish are suspicious, Clear keeps things understated — CRAB SHAPED without the bold silhouette.
Some flats days are simple: fish charge, you strip, they eat. Other days, they drift in like ghosts and reject anything that looks even slightly “off.” The Flexo Crab – Clear is made for those tougher moments where subtlety beats flash and the right posture matters more than extra material.
The clear body presents a restrained outline in bright conditions, helping the fly blend into pale sand, light marl, or mixed bottom. Once it lands, it drops efficiently and settles into a crabby profile that looks believable when you stop moving it. That “pause and hold” is often the trigger—especially when a permit slides over for a close inspection or a bonefish tracks in slow.
This is a dependable crab option to keep in rotation when you want something that won’t overpower the scene. If you’re getting follows but no commits, or you only get one clean shot at a cruiser, Clear is the kind of fly that can make your presentation feel calmer and more natural.
This braided sleeve crab provides durability, color and texture that bonefish and permit find attractive. Water passes through this easily which helps the fly sink into position quickly.
Note: The size 2 includes both a beadchain, a dumbell, and a weedguard, whereas the size 6 only has a set of beadchain in the body
Key Features
- Low-contrast clear profile for bright flats and clear water
- Designed for quiet, controlled presentations at close range
- Gets down quickly so you can fish short windows in moving tides
- Natural stop-and-go behavior that sells the “crab freezing” moment
- A smart choice for permit, wary bonefish, and other crab-eaters
How to Fish It
- Lead the fish and let it land with slack to avoid dragging.
- Give one or two short bumps, then stop. Let it sit.
- If a fish tips or angles in, do less, not more—tiny movement wins.
- Missed eat? Let it pause, then creep it again instead of ripping it away.
FAQ
Is “Clear” only for clear water?
It’s best when fish can see well, but it also works anytime you want a softer outline and less visual weight.
Flexo Crab - Clear