Flicking feathers

Step by step instructions for a highly effective brush fly variation that is effective for a range of species from pike, to tiger fish to GTs. Follow me on instagram or twitter @flickinfeathers or head over to https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5456726 to support Flicking feathers. Materials Used Hook: Gamakatsu SL12 Thread: UTC Tail: Fuzzy Fibre Head: EP foxy brush Eyes: 3D mirage Eyes

Step by step instructions for a simple but effective needlefish imitation. Try this for kingfish, GT, bluefin trevallly and others. Materials from  www.silverscalesflytying.co.uk follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers or head to patreon to support the channel https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5456726 Materials Hook: Gamakatsu SL12 size 2/0 -8/0 Thread: White Anti foul loop: 20lb mono Body: Silver Scales Flash Blend Eyes: 3D Mirage eyes Finish: UV resin Permanent markers

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

Step by step instructions for Bill Lambot's Carrrot Cake Shrimp.  This is a super simple, durable and fast tie.  The fly is a good alternative for fish that are rejecting the usual patterns and want something a bit different, follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers for more content or head over to https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5456726 to support the channel Materials Used Hook: Gamakatsu SL11-3H Size 8-6 Thread: Fluo Orange Danville's Weight: Brass bead chain (small/ex small) Tail: Orange rabbit, orange crystal flash Body: Orange chenille

Step by step instructions for a very  effective  and versatile crab pattern.  The body provides a basic frame that you can add  various different claw and leg combinations to match the crabs where you are fishing. 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 (suggested list) Hook: Gamakatsu SL11-3H Weight: lead dumbbells Thread:  6/0 to match colour of crab Body: Velcro (soft side) cut to crab shape Legs: rubber legs, chenille or rubber bands Claws: chenille,  cock hackle or rubber Mouth parts: hackle fiber, marabou or similar Eyes: EP crab eyes or similar Belly: Epoxy mixed with white nail polish Weed guard: Hard Nylon

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