Bring lifelike realism to your saltwater and flats patterns with premium, ready-to-tie crustacean claws designed for effortless performance at the vise. Crafted for durability and true-to-nature movement, these prefab parts help you build convincing crab and shrimp imitations that trigger confident takes from finicky fish.
Engineered by a trusted name in fly tying, each claw features a balanced profile, subtle translucence, and just the right stiffness-to-flex ratio for a natural grab-and-release action in the water. They’re easy to position, trim, and secure, making them ideal for quick builds, guide flies, and refined showcase patterns alike.
Perfect for flats, surf, and estuary scenarios, these claws integrate seamlessly with popular crab and crustacean bodies, synthetic brushes, and natural materials. Whether you’re targeting tailing fish on shallow flats or probing deeper edges, the realistic silhouette and minimal bulk ensure clean casts, fast sink rates, and a convincing presentation.
Key benefits include:
- Realistic shape and proportion for lifelike crab and shrimp profiles
- Consistent, durable construction that stands up to toothy predators
- Easy-to-tie, time-saving design for efficient production at the bench
- Natural movement and subtle translucency for enhanced realism
- Versatile compatibility with a wide range of saltwater fly patterns
Upgrade your crustacean patterns with reliable, pro-grade claws that deliver the look, action, and durability serious tiers demand—so you can spend less time at the vise and more time connected to fish.
Made of chenille for that realistic crab claw fuzz and lifelike movement in the water, this is the claw used in many of our patterns such as Descendent Crab, Tarantula Crab, and Palometa Crab. Popular for Crayfish patterns as well.