Tying the Alphlexo Crab with Alec Gerbec

The Alphlexo Crab has earned its' place in any self-respecting Permit anglers box. Inspired by the Orvis Crab and honed on the flats of the Seychelles, Umpqua Signature Fly Designer Alec Gerbec designed and tested the Alphlexo on the wily permit and triggerfish of the flats of the Indian Ocean. The Alphlexo sinks fast and flat out catches fish, no matter the fishery. Just ask Tucker - the Alphlexo was responsible for breaking his multi-year permit curse in Cuba.
Don't forget - We've got healthy helpings of Alec Gerbec coming our way and we're pretty excited about it. We're extremely lucky to have access to an angler and fly designer with years of industry-leading saltwater experience here on the Front Range. If you're looking to plan your next saltwater trip, don't miss his presentation here at the shop on Thursday on Tides. If you want to learn how to tie the Alphlexo and a couple of other salty patterns, Alec will be hosting a Fly Tying Class on February 6th here in the Denver shop. Details on both upcoming in-store events can be found below.
Alec Gerbec - In-store Presentation - Deciphering Tides for Your Next Saltwater Trip | Thursday, January 23rd, 2020
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Umpqua Signature Tying Class: Alec Gerbec | February 5th, 2020 troutsflyfishing.com/a/info/b...
MATERIALS LIST
HOOK: Gamakatsu SL12S Size 2-6
THREAD: 2/0 Danville's Waxed
BODY: Alphlexo Crab Body Tubing
EYES: Lead Eyes XS | Nickel & Bead Chain Eyes XS | Orange & Hard Mono
LEGS: Ultra Chenille Micro
Krazy Glue & Sharpies
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[@michaelwoolley2486]

Thanks for the tip to wrap the tying thread around your finger when tying off the thread at the head. It makes tying this epic fly so much easier. Tight lines

[@FattyMateo]

I love when creators put as much thought in to function as they do form 👍

[@robertoquinn7047]

Thank you; I've watched several similar versions but none as precise, detailed and well thought out and so simply explained.

[@ReplayFan562]

Excellent! Thank you for sharing. Very well, explained and good visuals.

[@iflysw1]

Nice work ! thanks for sharing.

[@louismartin1688]

Another great video. Alec's tips are so helpful with this fly; thanks!!!!!!

[@BrankoFlyFish]

I like that Aberlour bottle cap :) cheers mate !

[@gerrywendrovsky4765]

Thank you, truly appreciated and especially timely, as I am currently tying in preparation for my trip to Alphonse in early April.

[@danskmand4070]

How was it? Did you ever get to go?

[@gerrywendrovsky4765]

@@danskmand4070 Trip put over to February 2022

[@danskmand4070]

@@gerrywendrovsky4765 ah, I’m very sorry, hope it turns out great!

[@jimswartz183]

Great video. I cannot seem to find the Gamakatsu SL12S in anything smaller than a size 2 hook. Do you know if they make 4 and 6? Or if there is an equivalent hook from another manufacturer?

[@robertoquinn7047]

Nicely done; it looks like a crab, unlike some that have to be labeled as such!

[@fransjooste2331]

Nice video. What is your preferred leader setup for casting these?

[@xtiansimon]

How do you make fish want to eat it? I have a tidal area where most of the fishermen are using live blue crabs. Curious how to entice Tatung.

[@Thuggle_Bus]

what vise is that? very clean looking. I like it a lot

[@carkeek83]

J-vice... Made in SA

[@raybrown8847]

What size tubing did you use?

[@komando8365]

Gama SL12s don't go below size 2.

[@ashleypitt3143]

What size body tubing?

[@pecahperiuk]

how do i make that threader Bro?

[@trevorgreen2370]

Thanks for sharing. Are the legs and the claws slightly above the hook shaft?

[@cam76mcneil]

what vise is that?

[@danielduane3614]

It’s a J vise. Made in South Africa and ships world wide. Best vise ever made.