Flicking feathers

Step by step instructions for a variation of the Turneffe Crab that I first saw being tied by Australian tier Jon Makim of http://www.jonmakimflies.com/.  Simple to tie, this crab pattern was originally designed for bonefish but works well for triggerfish and others. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5456726  Follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers for more content Materials Used Hook: Owner Flyliner size 8-2 Thread: Any 6/0 Body: Furry Foam Legs: Barred round rubber Claws: Deer hair

Step by step instructions for a nice little shrimp fly.  This is a derivative of a couple of patterns, but largely inspired by Darren from http://www.untamedfliesandtackle.com.au/  Follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers for more content or head to https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5456726 to support the channel. Materials used Hook:  Owner fly liner 4-2 (your prefferred bonefish hook would also be fine Thread: veevus FL Orange 10/0 Weight: dumbbell eyes Tail: coyote fur Egg Sack: Glo bug/egg yarn Eye: EP crustacean eyes or home made equivalent Legs: Tan tipped clear/gold flake silli legs and natural cram centipede legs Body: Sybai nymph dubbing Wing: Coyote fur Weed guard :20lb mason

Heading back to Okinawa in search of triggerfish and GTs, I'm tying up some reach around crabs as they seemed to be the most effective pattern on the local triggers with several eats resulting in destroyed flies but none landed. This trip I'm using different hooks and hoping for better results. Step by step instructions for the "Reach Around" Crab.  I believe this pattern originates from the guys at Fly Castaway and is a very effective pattern for trigger fish and others.  It's thin, compact and quite easy casting which makes it great on windier days too. follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers for more fishing content https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5456726 Materials Used Hook: SL11-3H Gamakatsu Thread: Any Keel: tungsten beads on 20lb mono Flash: UV flash Claws: cock hackle Mouth parts: Cock hackle Legs: rubber legs Body: Velcro cut to shape Glue: 5 minute epoxy Weed guard: 20lb Mono

Instructions for a simple but effective SF blend Mullet imitation.

Step by step instructions for the Vladi worm, or condom worm. This is a great pattern for trout and grayling and relatively easy to tie

Step by step instructions for a highly effective bass frog.  This fly will work for anything that will hit frogs off the surface and can be fished through quite heavy cover, it can chug and pop or you can fish it more slowly and it will work more like a slider because of  the round head. Try them in a weed bed near you and hold on!