I think pickings are going to be pretty slim here..but I think I'm going with something in this range. Something with a bright orange, pink, or rootbeer estaz colors. These colors are close to the eggs that the female flea has on her belly.
With a lot of surf and wave action the fish have to hit what is there at the moment or lose it to another fish or the food escapes. I have seen a few Gottcha plugs dragged across the bottom catch pomps. I believe they were hitting at the head, red and orange colors.
I do have a crab patter that is very simular to what you are showing me. I tied mine in more of a purple and pink colors. The 1 arm bandits around Topsail take on those colors or close to them.
Thanks for the link and fly ideas.