Flicking feathers

The pupa of the phantom fly is similar to a buzzer and this imitation is very effective fished near the surface in hatches of both insects. 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: All purpose medium weight or similar size 14-18 Thread: Black 8/0 Abdomen: Clear polythene over silver tinsel Thorax: Peacock herl Hackle: Cream/White hen (very sparse)

Phantom flies are a common stillwater food source, being 2 winged flies they strongly resemble midges as adults but the larva are somewhat more transparent than bloodworm. 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: Fulling Mill all purpose medium or similar size 14-18 Thread: Uni 8/0 fire orange Body: Clear polythene Under body: Silver tinsel with a band of orange thread in the middle Thorax: Orange dubbing

The Ostrich Nymph is a classic suggestive pattern that has falen from popularity somewhat-it shouldn't have! It can be tied in a range of sizes and colours to suit a variety of situations. They're deadly when tied simply and also with added hot spots or flash. 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: Nymph hook 10-16 (TMC 5262/Kamasan B200 or similar) Weight: lead wire (optional) Thread: Uni 8/0 to match body Tail: Pheasant tail fibres Rib: Fine silver wire Abdomen: Ostrich herl Thorax cover: Pheasant tail Thorax: Ostrich herl

The Jersey Herd is another of Tom Iven's patterns that has stood the test of time.  Great for reservoir trout, but also perch, bass and sunfish, anything that eats a small minnow  really. 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: Kamazan B175 8-14 (original pattern was bigger on a long shanked hook) Thread: Uni 8/0 black Tail: Peacock herl Rib: Gold wire Body: Gold  or copper tinsel (or braid) Back: Peacock herl Hackle: Orange cock hackle Head: Peacock herl

Tom Iven's brown and green has been around since the 60s and although it has fallen out of popularity with many, it remains an absolutely fantastic stillwater trout fly for both large and small waters.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: Wet fly 8-16 (Kamazan B175 or similar) Thread: 8/0 Uni black Tail: 4-5 peacock herls Body: Olive and brown ostrich herls wound together Rib: Gold tinsel or wire Back: As tail Head: Peacock herl

A quick lockdown video, giving you guys a look round the Flicking Feathers nerve center. Hopefully it's enjoyable and gives you some insight into sorting and storing your materials. 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

Here's a nice little shrimp fly that works well across the north of England and Scotland and is well worth a place in the box.  I've adjusted the proportions a little as I think the slimmer more tapered fly swims better, but the fish probably don't mind. 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: Salmon single, double or treble Thread: Hot orange 8/0 Tail: Brownish hair from the back of an orange bucktail Body: Copper holographic tinsel Rib: silver wire Wing: Dyed ginger shadow fox