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Tying an Articulted Howitzer Popper

Step By step instructions for a large pike and musky popper in the classic red head colour scheme.
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Hook: 6/0 Partridge universal predator x
Shank: 40mm big game shank
Thread: GSP 100
Tail support: Bucktail
Veil:  silver scales Big fish fiber
Tail: Magnum flashabou (matte white/ holo red)
Rear body: Ripple ice fiber(white)
Junction: 49 strand wire threaded onto beads
Junction cover: Ripple ice fiber(white)
Rattle: Jig rattle
Body support: Bucktail
Veiling: SIlverscales Big fish fiber
Flash: Magnum flashabou (matte white/red) Lateral scale pearl
Collar: Sybai Ghost Hair (red)
Head: Flymen Howitzer Popper
Eyes: 10mm tape eyes
Coating: Liquid fusion
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