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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

The Things You See

On a recent trip to Malaysia to fish with Paul Arden of www.sexyloops.com we had a fantastic experience with a wild elephant. The fishing was great, but this really made the trip. Apologies for the shaky camera work!

Hairy Mary