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Bunny Bug

  The bunny bug or pike bunny is an absolute classic pike fly that has been around for decades. It may be less popular nowadays because of modern fly development but is still absolutely deadly and is ideal for days when a smaller fly is what you need, either because the fish are focused on small bait early in the season or simply because you can't get them to commit to eating a bigger fly. Tie some! To support the channel, join the online tying classes and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up or donate through https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers Materials List Hook: Partridge Universal Predator X size 2/0-4/0 Thread: 210 denier UTC or Danville's Flash: Polar flash or similar Tail: Magnum or Texas cut rabbit zonker Body: Magnum or Texas cut rabbit zonker

Tying an Articulted Howitzer Popper

Step By step instructions for a large pike and musky popper in the classic red head colour scheme. Head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron to help me cover the costs of the channel, get access to members only content and giveaways. Alternatively by bookmarking the Amazon link below and using them for your Amazon shopping you can support the channel at no extra cost to you. Amazon.com    https://amzn.to/2Av4dY6 Amazon.co.uk  https://amzn.to/2OybrgI Twitter/instagram @ flickinfeathers 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:

Tying a Ballydoolagh Bomber

Step by step instructions for a highly effective pike fly that will work for a range of other predatory species too. Head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron to help me cover the costs of the channel, get access to members only content and giveaways. Alternatively by bookmarking the Amazon link below and using them for your Amazon shopping you can support the channel at no extra cost to you. Amazon.com    https://amzn.to/2Av4dY6 Amazon.co.uk  https://amzn.to/2OybrgI Twitter/instagram @ flickinfeathers Hook: Aberdeen style size 4/0 (original was a sea fishing hook) Thread:GSP Tail/wing: Bucktail and flash Collar: red dubbing brush (original was  red cock hackle) Head: wedge shape cut from a plastazote block Eyes: flat tape 8-10mm Coating: Liquid fusion

Tying the Mohican

Step by step instructions for the Mohican, this is an older style pike and predator that is highly effective when you need something with a deeper profile. The multiple bucktail wings make this pattern add enough buoyancy to give this fly great hang time which is excellent for triggering strikes. To support the channel and be eligible for fly giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron. twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Matreials used: Hook: partridge attitude extra although any long shank Aberdeen style hook will work Thread: 3/0 Wing: bucktail Flash: Sybai sparkle hair Eyes: 3D eyes of your choice Finish: Epoxy or UV resin

Popper head preparation

Tying a Pink Peril Pike Diver

Making a Wiggle Tail Rig

Pike Popper

Instructions for a popper tube fly ideal for pike and muskie. They can be tied in various colours and sizes to suit your fishing, and when fished with a stinger rig have a very good hook up rate compared to  poppers tied on single hooks.  Head over to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers to support the channel and follow me on tiwtter and instagram @flickinfeathers for more content. Materials used Large diameter hard tube (min 1/8" dia.) Support: bucktail Tail: magnum or saltwater flashabou and lateral scale, saddle         hackles(optional) Body: Sybai tinsel hair Collar: Craft fur Head Large foam popper Eyes: 10mm flat tape UV resin