Flicking feathers

Step by step instructions for a very effective flats fly. Tie these in a range of sizes and colors to suit your target species and locations. Follow me on twiter or instagram @flickinfeathers or head over to https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5456726 to support Flicking Feathers. Materials Used Hook: Saltwater size 8-1/0 Weight: bead chain-dumbbell eyes Tail: Craft fur Antenna: Crystal flash Eyes: Burnt mono Rostrum: Rabbit fur Legs: silli legs Body: Dubbed craft fur Weed guard: hard nylon

Step by step instructions for Dick Brown's Magic Mantis.  This chunky fly gives a good imitation of the mantis shrimp and works for a range of species, not just bonefish. Follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers for more fishing content or head to  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5456726 to support the channel. Materials Used Hook: Tiemco 777SP (original calls for Mustad 340011) Weight: lead dumbbell Thread: tan 6/0 Tail: Tan deer hair and brown marabou Body: tan and brown cactus chenille Base for eyes: Chenille Eyes:  Stalks from a hair brush Mandibles/antenna: copper crystal flash