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Paul's Termite

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Paul's Termite

If you're interested in some of the most challenging and rewarding fishing head to www.sexyloops.com and see if you can get over to Belum. This simple dry fly is what Paul Arden used to crack the code on Malaysia's giant gourami. They are super  tough fish to catch, and honestly make permit look amateur.  To support the channel and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Gamakatsu bonefish hook size 10 Thread: Brown 8/0 Body: Yellow foam cylinder Wing/hackle: CDC Brown marker.

Fat Albert

The Fat Albert is a nice chunky foam dry for terrestrial feeders. Great for trout, bass and more. To enter the giveaways and get access to members only content head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up for as little as $1. Materials list Hook: TMC 2302 or other hopper hook Thread:Flat waxed nylon Body: 2mm fly foam Wing: Poly yarn Legs: Medium round rubber

Tying a Foamulator

Step by step instructions for Randall Kaufmann's foamulator.  An fun tie and an effective stonefly imitation that works as a generic terrestrial pattern too. To get access to members only content and be eligible for giveaways, head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers or https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=BBE5HR3WEVLJ8&source=url  to support the channel Materials List Hook: 3xl standard wire Thread: Danville's 6/0 Tail: deer or elk hair Back: 2mm foam Rib: fine gold wire Body: ice dub Body hackle: dyed grizzly saddle 1st wing: crystal flash or flashabou 2nd wing: web-wing or similar 3rd wing: deer or elk hair Sighter: poly yarn Thorax: ice dub Thorax hackle: grizzle saddle Legs: barred rubber Thorax cover: 2 mm foam

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

Charlie Boy Hopper

Step by step instructions for Charlie Craven's Charlie Boy Hopper, a proven pattern for a range of species. For access to members only content and giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up. Or Bookmark the Amazon link Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk Materials Used Hook: TMC 100 Thread: flat 6/0 Binder strip: foam Body 2mm foam Legs: Round rubber Wing: Deer/Elk hair Eyes: black marker twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers

Hi Viz Foam Ant

Step by step instructions for a simple but deadly foam ant. Try these when smaller ant species are around or the fish are not committing to larger offerings. Head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers to access members only content, be eligible for future giveaways, and support the channel. twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Material list Hook: TMC 100 size 10-18 Thread: 6/0 to match body colour Body: Rainy's Hi-viz ant body Legs: centipede legs or small round rubber

South Fork Chernobyl Ant

Step By step Instructions for a nice variation of the Chernobyl ant. With the hackle and dubbed body the South Fork Chernobyl is that bit buggier than the original and can be incredibly effective on its day. To support the channel and get access to members only content head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Materials used Hook: TMC 5263 Thread: Danville's Flat waxed nylon Under-body: Flashy dubbing (ice dub etc) Body: 2mm foam Hackle: Dry fly saddle Legs: barred silli legs Sighter: 2mm foam

Amy's Ant

Amy's ant is a versatile dry fly attractor terrestrial that can be used to represent hoppers, crickets, ants and any other big chunky bug that might fall onto the water. It's highly buoyant and ideal for fishing singly or as part of a hopper dropper. To be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and start supporting the channel. Twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Materials used Hook: TMC 5263 size 12-6 Thread: 140 flat waxed nylon Underbody: 2mm foam Body: fine cactus chenille Hackle: Saddle hackle Back: 2mm foam Underwing: Crystal flash Overwing: Elk hair Thorax: Synthetic dubbing Legs: round rubber

Tying Carl's Cicada

Step by step instructions for Carl's cicada. This highly effective terrestrial dry fly is quick and easy to tie, high floating and fairly durable. It's well worth having a few in your box for annual or periodic cicada hatches. To be eligible for future giveaways, head over to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron. Materials used Hook: TMC 760SP size 6 Thread: Danville's Flat waxed nylon Body: Plastazote foam Underwing: Crystal flash Wing: calf tail Legs: medium round rubber or sili legs

Bullethead Foam Hopper

Step by step instructions for a highly effective dry hopper pattern. This fly can be tied in a range of sizes and colours and works for anything that eats terrestrials from trout to bass. To support the channel, get access to members only content, and be eligible for future giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron! Twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Materials Used Hook: Tiemco 5263 Thread: 6/0 Abdomen: 2 mm craft foam Wing: 0.5 mm packing foam Head: deer hair Legs: round rubber Sighter: 2 mm foam

Terrestrial giveaway

It's summer and the big bugs are here!  To celebrate the hordes of cicadas, hoppers, ants and beetles that will  be falling into a stream near you I'm tying a box of 24 terrestrials including that could be yours.  Like hoppers?  Want weird ants? Crave cicadas? If you want to be eligible to win these and more, boxed and shipped anywhere in the world, then head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron for as little as $1 a month to be entered into this and future draws.   As soon as I hit 30 patrons, I'll randomly choose a patron and send them the box.