Flicking feathers

  Here's a simple little crayfish pattern that will take smallies all season long. Although I primarily use this fly in rivers, it will also work well in ponds and lakes for largemouth bass , perch and others. Materials list Hook: Varivas 2500V-SE size 6 Thread: Olive uni Weight: Marabou Legs/feelers: Barred sillilegs Body: Hare's ear wiglle dub Rib: 4-6 lb mono Shell: Craft felt Book of the Month 7; The practical angler is available here: https://amzn.to/3kLyBSW Amazon UK https://amzn.to/3EZxneY Amazon.com To support the channel and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers ​ and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers

 Chuck Kraft's Clawdad is a fantastic crayfish pattern, that is ideal for bass, especially smallmouth.   To support the channel, get access to the monthly tying sessions and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron. Material list Hook: Tiemco 5263  Thread: Danville's 140 flat waxed Weight: Painted dumbbells Body: Chenille Claws: CK claws  Legs: Medium round rubber Get the claws here https://easterntrophiesflyfishing.bigcartel.com/product/claw-dad-claws

 The Ball Peen Craw is a great choice for smallmouth bass in lakes and rivers as well as being a fantastic carp fly. 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  Material list Hook: Kamasan B175 Size 6 (original TMC 3769 size 6) Thread: 6/0 Uni to match colour scheme Weight: Medium bead chain Tail flash: Crystal flash Legs: SIlli legs Body - rear1/3: SLF blend (Whitlock's blends are good) Body - front 2/3: Craw dub