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Marabou Mini Toad

  Toads are rightfully recognised as fantastic tarpon flies and this slightly compact marabou version is no exception. It's also a great pattern for many species that attack their prey from below it hangs well between strips and is full of movement, even when at rest. To support the channel, enter the giveaways and join the monthly online tying classes head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up or donate at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers . Materials List Hook: Owner Aki 1/0-4/0 Thread: Danvilles 210 denier flat waxed nylon Tail: Marabou bloods Collar: Webby saddly hackle or schlappen Body: Congo hair or EP fibre Eyes: Black mono eyes BOTM 7 The practical angler is available here: https://amzn.to/3kLyBSW Amazon UK https://amzn.to/3EZxneY Amazon.com

The Cockroach

  The cockroach is as simple as they come but it's an absolute killer pattern for tarpon and loads of other predator fish species. It's another pattern that Lefty Kreh considered a must have in the tarpon box. That's certainly good enough for me! Lefty's "Book Saltwater Fly Patterns" is available here - Amazon.com https://amzn.to/3AvAoRJ Amazon UK https://amzn.to/3CzVRts To support the channel, get access to the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up or donate at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers Materials List Hook: SC15 size 1-4/0 Thread: Black Danville's 210 Tail: 4-6 Grizzly hackles Collar: Red fox squirrel tail Book of the month 6 is available here https://amzn.to/3jwznCE Amazon.com https://amzn.to/3DuHvM1 Amazon UK

Stu Apte Tarpon Fly

  Lefty Kreh credited Stu Apte with being one of the first to develop these Keys-style tarpon flies and said in his Saltwater Fly Patterns that this fly, should be in every serious tarpon angler's box. It's a great fly, light and full of movement, yet striking enough to catch their attention. It's also a pretty easy tie so you can easily tie a trip's worth in a sitting. Lefty's Book is available here - Amazon.com https://amzn.to/3AvAoRJ Amazon UK https://amzn.to/3CzVRts To support the channel, get access to the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up or donate at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers Materials List Hook: SC15 size 1-4/0 Thread: Fluorescent orange 210 denier Tail: 2-3 yellow neck or saddle hackles with one orange hackle flanking on each side: Collar: Yellow and orange hackles wound together Body: Thread tapered to the eye. Book of the month 6 is available here h