Flicking feathers

Step by step instructions for a super simple balanced streamer. This is a great introduction to balanced flies as it's quick and easy but still absolutely deadly for a range of species from trout, to bass, to perch. To be eligible for future giveaways and support the channel head over to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron. twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Materials Hook: Your choice of jig hook Balance mount: Dressmakers pin Weight: Tungsten bead Thread: 6/0 to match the body colour Tail/body: SLF Flash: Sybai tinsel hair

Step by step instructions for the Mohican, this is an older style pike and predator that is highly effective when you need something with a deeper profile. The multiple bucktail wings make this pattern add enough buoyancy to give this fly great hang time which is excellent for triggering strikes. To support the channel and be eligible for fly giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron. twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Matreials used: Hook: partridge attitude extra although any long shank Aberdeen style hook will work Thread: 3/0 Wing: bucktail Flash: Sybai sparkle hair Eyes: 3D eyes of your choice Finish: Epoxy or UV resin

Step by step instructions for a foam bodied stonefly imitation. This pattern is very buoyant and can be adapted to imitate various different species of stonefly. It can also double up as a terrestrial pattern if needed. To be eligible for future giveaways and support the channel head over to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron Twitter/Instagram @flickinfeathers Materials used: Hook: TMC 100 size 8 Thread: 6/0 Body : 2mm foam Tails: goose biots Legs: round rubber Wing: deer hair Head: 2mm foam Thorax: Synthetic dubbing

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

Step by step instructions for an excellent salmon fly. Although I've used a double here, they can also be tied on singles,  trebles, tubes and wadingtons. To support the channel, access 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 : Fullingmill magni Thread: Uni 8/0 Black Tag: oval gold tinsel Body: black floss Rib: oval gold tinsel Throat: orange hackle fibres and blue guinea fowl Wing: yellow then black hair.

Step by step instructions for a slight variant of the highly effective editor. Tie this in a range of sizes and hook/tube configurations to suit your fishery. To support the channel and be eligible for future giveaways, head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up. twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Materials List Hook: Any single, double, treble, tube or wadington of your choice. Thread: Black Under-body: White thread, floss or yarn depending on the size Body: pearl tinsel Rib: Fluorescent yellow mono 15-25lb Throat: Kingfisher blue cock Wing: Black hair of your choice Flash: Angel hair Cheeks: Jungle cock

Step by step instructions for a highly effective bait fish imitation, the flatwing will work for a range  of species in coastal waters around the world. To support the channel and be eligible for future giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up Materials used Hook: Gamakatsu S10S-4H or similar short shanked saltwater Thread: Monofilament Tail support: Bucktail Flatwing: saddle feather Flash: Sybai sparkle hair or similar Body: Bill's body braid Throat/belly: Bucktail Wing: Bucktail Topping: peacock herl Cheeks: Sybai artificial jungle cock