Classic Merkin Crabs can be somewhat intricate to tie, especially when you have several bundles of EP resisting you with every turn of thread. Tying in rubber legs can even be tedious. The Hourglass Merkin crab is an original design, made to tie quickly and easily. It offers a flatter body which can be trimmed to your own specs and “fleeing” legs which are simply bundled and wrapped to the hook shank. Tie color combos that resemble your indigenous crab species.