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Ray's Fly

Step by step instructions for the deadly classic salt water fly; Ray's fly. This pattern can represent a range of forage fish but I feel it lends itself best to smaller slimmer patterns. to support my channel and be eligible for future giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers to become a patron twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Materials used Hook: Standard salt water size 4 - 2/0 Thread: clear monofilament Body: Body braid pearl or silver Wing: bucktail and flash Over wing: peacock herl

Flicking Feathers Vlog EP 4

Episode 4 of the vlog, looking back at my recent trip to the Maldives. to support the channel and be eligible for future giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron. twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers If you want to get a hold of Tuna on the Fly please use the amazon link here https://amzn.to/2Hs7JCm Here's a link to the Silver Scales Fly Tying channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCas1969

bonefish intruder

Step by step instructions for an excellent skinny water, low light bonefish fly. head over to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers to support the channel and be eligible for future giveaways twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Materials used Hook: 34007 or equivalent 8-4 Thread: Black Danville's flat waxed nylon Body: Green crystal flash Wing: green crystal flash, white fox or fishhair, pearl flashabou

Tarantula brush hoolligan crab

step by step instructions for a simple variation of my highly effective Hooligan Crab. This pattern like the original works well for triggerfish and other species but i a bit quicker and easier to tie. to support the channel and be eligible for future giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Materials Used Hook: Gamakatsu G-carp or ESP raptor Thread: Tan 6/0 Weight: lead dumbbells Tail/claws: Craft fur Flash: Crystal flash Eyes: Burnt mono dipped in epoxy Hot spot: Fluorescent ice dub Hackle: Soft variant cock hackle Body: EP tarantula brush Legs: Fly enhancer legs

JC's sand prawn (variant)

Step by step instructions for my adaptation of James Christmas's sand prawn. This semi realistic shrimp imitation works for a wide range of species and is a must in the Indian Ocean and south pacific. To support the channel and be eligible for future giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers to become a patron twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Materials used Hook Gamakatsu SL11-3H 2-4 Thread : Tan 6/0 Mouth parts/feelers: Craft fur o Polar fiber (polar fiber is preferred) Flash: crystal flash Eyes: Burnt mono painter black and dipped in fluo orange epoxy Keel: 3mm tungsten beads on 20lb mono Body: dubbed craft fur/polar fiber Legs: barred round rubber Weed guard:20/30lb hard nylon

Tying a Horror (bonefish fly)

Step by step instructions for a simple but effective bonefish fly, the Horror is a great pattern for skinny water with turtle grass as it lands softy and is very weedless. To support my channel and be eligible for future giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers to become a patron Twitter/ Instagram @flickinfeathers Materials Used Hook: Gamakatsu SL11-3H size 6-8 Thread: Red Danville's Body: Yellow chenille Wing: Natural Brown bucktail and crystal flash

Flicking Feathers VLOG ep 3

The third installment of the vlog. This episode includes some background about me, a couple of book recommendations, and some comments on fly design . To support the channel and be eligible for future giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers to become a patron. Dick Brown's Bonefish Fly Patterns available here http://amzn.to/2p6N7rv Plu Stiniog, Trout Flies For North Wales Available here http://amzn.to/2Ijjwmu Bretislav Kaspar's Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCegB... Reno Fly Shop Podcast http://renoflyshop.com/category/podcast/