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Step by step instructions for a killer little bonefish shrimp. https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers sign up to enter the giveaways and get access to members only content Materials. Hook: SL11-3H or equivalent size 8-4 Thread: Tan, Gotcha pink or Orange Flat Waxed Nylon Weight: bead chain or dumbbells Mouth parts : marabou Hot spot: crystal chenille collar:Ginger or tan hackle Legs: sillli legs body: dubbed craft fur

Tying an Absolute Flea

Instructions for a great bonefish fly that works for all kinds on flats species.  to Enter the giveaways and get access to the members only content head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up. Materials list Hook: saltwater hook of your choice 2-8 Thread: flat waxed nylon Weight: bead chain or dumbbells to suit depth Butt: chenile Tail: 4 hackle tips tied splayed Collar: cock hackle Body: shaggy dubbing or leech yarn Weed guard: hard nylon

Tying a Red Francis

The Francis is truly one of the most effective salmon flies. Tie them on tiny hooks to large tubes, they all work. To enter the giveaways  and support the channel head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron Materials Used Tube: 1 inch copper Thread: 8/0 uni Tail: Calf tail Feelers: Stripped hackle stems Hackle: Red game Body: Red wool Rib: oval gold

Tying a Brenda with Martyn White

Step by step instructions for a killer coastal seatrout pattern. https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Partridge saltwater shrimp 4-8 Weight:4-5mm gold bead Thread: tan 8/0 Tail: Ginger hackle fiber Flash: Rainbow crystal flash Body: Rainbow salmo supreme dubbing Hackle: Ginger cock hackle

Tying an Articulated Ragworm

Step by step instructions for a deadly polychaete worm imitation. this is intended for seatrout but the colour and size can be adjusted to suit the worms and target species in your area. https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Materials list Hooks: 2 short shank hooks rear hook 1 size smaller than the font i.e. front is a size 4 and the rear is a size 6  (I like carp boilie hooks) Weight: tungsten bead 4-5mm Thread:6/0 to match body colour body: any long staple fairly coarse dubbing like seal fur, slf or TMC pellet dub with a little flash mixed in. Articulation loop: 20lb gel spun PE line

Tying the Polar Magnus

step by step instructions for the Polar Magnus coatal seatrout fly. https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Your choice of saltwater safe hook (I used a gamakatsu B10S but ahrex or partridge are also very good) Thread: Red 6/0 Eyes: bead chain Tail: Grizzly marabou Rib :5lb Mono Body: Pearl angel dubbing/ Ice dubb or similar Body hackle: Grizzly cock hackle  Throat hackle: Fl. magenta cock hackle Head:(optional) Hare-e ice dub in grey or body dubbing

Tying a Ballydoolagh Bomber

Step by step instructions for a highly effective pike fly that will work for a range of other predatory species too. Head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron to help me cover the costs of the channel, get access to members only content and giveaways. Alternatively by bookmarking the Amazon link below and using them for your Amazon shopping you can support the channel at no extra cost to you. Amazon.com    https://amzn.to/2Av4dY6 Amazon.co.uk  https://amzn.to/2OybrgI Twitter/instagram @ flickinfeathers Hook: Aberdeen style size 4/0 (original was a sea fishing hook) Thread:GSP Tail/wing: Bucktail and flash Collar: red dubbing brush (original was  red cock hackle) Head: wedge shape cut from a plastazote block Eyes: flat tape 8-10mm Coating: Liquid fusion

Tying an Ice Dub Wooly Bugger

Step by step instructions for a variation on the classic willy bugger. This is a fairly straightforward fly that works for all manner of species and is well worth putting in your box. Head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron to help me cover the costs of the channel, get access to members only content and giveaways. Alternatively by bookmarking the Amazon link below and using them for your Amazon shopping you can support the channel at no extra cost to you. Amazon.com    https://amzn.to/2Av4dY6 Amazon.co.uk  https://amzn.to/2OybrgI Twitter/instagram @ flickinfeathers Materials list Hook: long shank streamer hook Thread :6/0 Bead: 4-5mm brass Weight: .020 lead wire Tail: marabou and flashabou Rib: copper wire Body: Ice dub Hackle: webby saddle hackle

Tying a Double Barrel Popper

Step by step instructions for a simple bass popper using the surface seducer double barrel heads from flymen. Head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron to help me cover the costs of the channel, get access to members only content and giveaways. Alternatively by bookmarking the Amazon link below and using them for your Amazon shopping you can support the channel at no extra cost to you. Amazon.com    https://amzn.to/2Av4dY6 Amazon.co.uk  https://amzn.to/2OybrgI Twitter/instagram @ flickinfeathers Materials list Hook: Kink shank popper hook Thread: 6/0 Weed guard: hard nylon Tail: saddle feathers Collar: saddle feathers Head: double barrel popper head Eyes: 3D eyes Coating: liquid fusion

Tying a Dee Sheep

Instructions for tying a simple little Dee Sheep variant. This fly can be tied bigger or smaller for different river conditions. Head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron to help me cover the costs of the channel, get access to members only content and giveaways. Alternatively by bookmarking the Amazon link below and using them for your Amazon shopping you can support the channel at no extra cost to you. Amazon.com    https://amzn.to/2Av4dY6 Amazon.co.uk  https://amzn.to/2OybrgI Materials Used Tube: Frodin F.I.T.S  Fl.red XS/M Thread:Black uni 8/0 Tag: Mirage tinsel Rib: Oval silver Body: ice dub black peacock Wing: Yellow then black fox Flash: Angel hair Hackle:Kingfisher blue saddle Cheeks: Jungle cock Head: cone of choice

Vlog episode 7

In this installment I talk about line weights,  fishing trips, the Malaysia fly fishing show, recommend a book and announce a giveaway -details below To find out about the sexyloops trip Check out https://www.sexyloops.com/index.php/p... For Peter's book and more head to https://wildfish.com.au/ To enter the giveaway head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers  or  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr... and sign up for as little as a dollar a month.

Tying a Sunray Shadow

Step by step instructions for the Brook's Sunray Shadow. This incredibly simple salmon tube is absolutely deadly and should be in every salmon angler's box. Head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up to support the channel , get access to members only content and giveaways. Alternatively by bookmarking the Amazon link below and using them for your Amazon shopping you can support the channel at no extra cost to you. Amazon.com    https://amzn.to/2Av4dY6 Amazon.co.uk  https://amzn.to/2OybrgI Materials used Tube: 1/8 inch OD plastic tube Thread: 8/0 Under wing: white bucktail Over wing: black goat or dog Topping: peacock herl

Tying a Foam Topped Riffle Hitch Tube

Step by step Instructions for a simple variation on the riffle hitch tube.  The foam top on this version adds extra buoyancy and resistance helping to keep the fly in the surface making this a great choice for summer surface fishing. Head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up to support the channel , get access to members only content and giveaways. Alternatively by bookmarking the Amazon link below and using them for your Amazon shopping you can support the channel at no extra cost to you. Amazon.com    https://amzn.to/2Av4dY6 Amazon.co.uk  https://amzn.to/2OybrgI Materials used Tube: 1/8 inch OD plastic tube Thread: 8/0 Wing: Bucktail or other hair Top: 2mm  foam Twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers

Tying a Riffle Hitch Tube with Martyn White

Step by step instructions for a very simple but effective salmon fly. These surface skating tubes are an ideal choice for low water, summer conditions. Head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron to get access to members only content and giveaways. Alternatively, bookmark and use my Amazon link for your shopping to help support the channel at no extra cost to you. Amazon.com  https://amzn.to/2ArsRZu Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/2M4Sr8 Materials list Tube: 1/8" OD plastic tube Thread: 8/0 Wing: Fox or other hair Hackle: Chinese neck Twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers

Tying a Bann Special with Martyn White

Step by step instructions for a great Irish shrimp pattern, tied in a range of sizes this pattern is well worth its space in your fly box. To support the channel, access to members only content and giveaways head to www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron Materials Used Hook: single, double or treble 6-14 Thread: uni 8/0 Yellow & black Tag: oval silver tinsel Tail: golden pheasant breast feather Rib: oval silver tinsel Rear body: yellow dubbing or floss Mid hackle: hot orange Front body: black seal fur Head hackle: badger Cheeks: jungle cock

A new way to support the channel!

For those of you who would like to support the channel and get access to members only content and giveaways, I've added a Paypal option You can scan the QR code or go follow  this link The Patreon page is still available with the members only tutorials  https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers

Western lady hopper

Step by step instructions for the Western Lady Hopper, this chunky little fly is very buoyant and ideal for rough water hopper dropper rigs.  To get access to members only content and be eligible for giveaways, head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and start supporting the channel. Alternatively by bookmarking the Amazon link below and using them for your Amazon shopping you can support the channel at no extra cost to you. Amazon.com    https://amzn.to/2Av4dY6 Amazon.co.uk  https://amzn.to/2OybrgI Twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Materials used Hook: TMC 5263 size 8-12 Thread: Pink Abdomen: pink foam Hackle: brown/ furnace saddle Under wing: brown 3mm foam Wing: deer hair Thorax: pink 2mm foam/brown 3mm foam Sighter: Orange 2mm foam Legs: Barred rubber

Pink Lady Hopper

Step by step instructions for Vic Louiselle's Pink Lady.  This slightly unusual terrestrial provides a great silhouette and is well worth a place in your dry fly box. Head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron to get access to members only content and be eligible for giveaways. twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Alternatively by bookmarking the Amazon link below and using them for your Amazon shopping you can support the channel at no extra cost to you. Amazon.com    https://amzn.to/2Av4dY6 Amazon.co.uk  https://amzn.to/2OybrgI Materials list Hook: TMC 5262 (or equivalent) size 4-12 Thread: pink 140 Underbody: Pink 2mm foam Body: White 2mm foam Underwing: Pearl crystal flash Wing: Deer hair Legs: Clear, pearl flake silileg Sighter: Pink 2mm foam

Squid Candy

Step by step instructions for Bob Popovics' squid candy. This squid imitating version of the surf candy is an excellent choice both on shore and offshore and works for just about anything. head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and support the channel to get access to members only content and be eligible for future giveaways. Alternatively by bookmarking the Amazon link below and using them for your Amazon shopping you can support the channel at no extra cost to you. Amazon.com https://amzn.to/2Av4dY6 Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/2OybrgI twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Materials used Hook SL11-3H Thread: fine mono Tentacle support: super hair/ultra hair Tentacles: Silli legs Flash: Crystal flash Underbody: pearl flat braid Body: Super hair coated with UV resin or epoxy Eyes: Flat tape eyes

Super Hair Baitfish

Step by step instructions for a versatile baitfish imitation that can be tied in various sizes and colours to be used for a range of species. To get access to members only content and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and start supporting the channel. twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Materials Hook: owner aki or other stout short shank hook Thread: fine monofilament Body: super hair/ultra hair Flash: angel hair 3D eyes To help me cover the costs of making these videos It would be great if you could bookmark my Amazon link and use it for your amazon shopping. It won't cost you any extra but will help me to keep these videos coming! Amaon.co.uk  >>>  https://amzn.to/2v8nOID Amazon.com >>>>  https://amzn.to/2LBT8te