Merkin Crab is Del Brown's famous crab imitation and the #1 permit getter everywhere. Don't go near the flats without a few in your box.

Pattern details reflect Del Brown's crab imitation lineage and the proven approach anglers rely on when pursuing permit on the flats.

• Pattern: Merkin Crab, Del Brown's crab imitation, a proven reference in permit patterns used by anglers who fish the flats.
• Target species: permit, with the pattern widely used on the flats where permit feed on crab patterns.
• Habitat: flats, the primary environment for this crab imitation when presenting to permit.
• Reputation: the #1 permit getter everywhere according to long time anglers.
• Use: essential crab imitation to keep in your fly box for flats fishing scenarios.