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The Grayling Witch Bug

  The grayling witch is a classic grayling pattern, this modern nymph version takes all the deadly ingredients and brings them up to date in a deadly grayling bug. Ideal for modern European nymphing techniques. To support the channel, get access to the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways, head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up or donate at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Jig hook size 10-18 Bead: Tungsten slotted (silver or black nickel) Thread: Uni 8/0 black Tail: Globrite no.4 Rib: Small red wire Body: Peacock herl Hackle: CDC dyed medium dun Collar: Peacock ice dub Book of the month 9 is available here: Amazon .com https://amzn.to/3DKxadM Amazon UK https://amzn.to/31BKYul Using the amazon link will help support my channel

Pink Glister Shrimp

  This fly is incredibly easy to tie, needs very little in the way of materials and is absolutely fantastic for grayling on the right day. To support the channel, get access to the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways, head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up or donate at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Knapek Gammarus or Fulling Mill Czech nymph size 6-16 Weight: Lead foil Thread: Fluorescent pink Rib: Small red wire Back: Clear scud back or similar Body: Pink Glister Book of the month 9 is available here: Amazon .com https://amzn.to/3DKxadM Amazon UK https://amzn.to/31BKYul Using the amazon link will help support my channel

Instajig peeping caddis

  The peeping caddis needs no introduction, here I've tied my version using an instajig or offset tungsten bead which gives a hook up presentation but allows you to use a longer hook shank than a typical jig hook and slotted bead, which I think gives a better cased caddis. To support my channel and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: 1x or 2x long nymph hook (I used TMC 3761) Weight: Offset tungsten bead Thread: Rusty dun 8/0 Uni Peeping grub: Fl chartreuse ice dub Legs: Partridge or hen hackle fibers Case: Natural hare's ear or similar

Tying an Instajig Peeping Caddis with Martyn White (nymph)

The peeping caddis needs no introduction, here I've tied my version using an instajig or offset tungsten bead which gives a hook up presentation but allows you to use a longer hook shank than a typical jig hook and slotted bead, which I think gives a better cased caddis.  To support my channel and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: 1x or 2x long nymph hook (I used TMC 3761) Weight: Offset tungsten bead Thread: Rusty dun 8/0 Uni Peeping grub: Fl chartreuse ice dub Legs: Partridge or hen hackle fibers Case: Natural hare's ear or similar

Tying Carnill's All Gold

Instructions for a simple but effective river bug that will catch fish all year round. Carnill's All Gold will work for trout and grayling in rivers all over. To support my channel and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Gold finished or bronze grub type, size 10-14 Thread: Uni 8/0 yellow or light cahill Weight:Gold tungsten bead Body: Translucent gold synthetic dubbing (SLF or similar) Rib: Flat gold tinsel

Rubber

Step by step instructions for the Vladi worm, or condom worm. This is a great pattern for trout and grayling and relatively easy to tie

Torpedo!!!

Step by Step instructions for another heavyweight tungsten jig nymph.  The torpedo jig  is inspired by the Slovak style super heavy nymphs but uses Hanak tungsten pellets to allow for a smaller fly that is quicker to tie.  Follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers for more fishing content. Materials used Hook: 60 degree jig nymph Thread : 8/0 flat Tail: Coq de Leon Weight: Hanak "body +" tungsten pellet

Tungsten bead caddis

Step by step instructions for a simple but effective nymph pattern that works for trout, grayling and other species too. Adjust the size and  weight to suit where your fishing. Follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers for more fishing content Materials Used Hook: Knapek Gammarus 8-16 Weight: Tungsten bead Thread: Dark UTC Shell back: Sybai fine flex Body: Ice dub Rib :4lb Nylon