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Concrete Bowl

  I believe this lure is a Micky Bewick pattern, originally used on concrete bowl type reservoirs which gave the fly its name. It's a pretty straightforward tie, needing only a few materials, but often proves more effective than fancier patterns. Materials list Hook: Kamasan B175 size 8 or 10 Thread: Black Uni 8/0 Tail: Black marabou Rib: Silver wire Body: Cat green chenille Hackle: Black cock or hen Book of the Month 8: Strip-Set is available here Amazon.com https://amzn.to/3kizn9F Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3wvglSo Using the link will help support my channel at no extra cost to you. 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.

Shenk's Sculpin

  An oldie but a goodie, Shenk's sculpin is a deadly little streamer pattern that works for trout and bass anywhere you find sculpins, bullheads, miller's thumbs or similar small minnows. To support the channel, get access to the Zoom tying sessions and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers ​ and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Long shank streamer e.g TMC 5263 size 6-10 Weight: Lead wire Thread: Flat thread to match body Tail: Marabou (brown, black or olive) Body: Wool in a dubbing loop Head: Deer hair Book of the Month 7; The practical angler is available here: https://amzn.to/3kLyBSW Amazon UK https://amzn.to/3EZxneY Amazon.com

Tying an Ice Dub Wooly Bugger

Step by step instructions for a variation on the classic willy bugger. This is a fairly straightforward fly that works for all manner of species and is well worth putting in your box. 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 Materials list Hook: long shank streamer hook Thread :6/0 Bead: 4-5mm brass Weight: .020 lead wire Tail: marabou and flashabou Rib: copper wire Body: Ice dub Hackle: webby saddle hackle

Balanced leech

Step by step instructions for a super simple balanced streamer. This is a great introduction to balanced flies as it's quick and easy but still absolutely deadly for a range of species from trout, to bass, to perch. To be eligible for future giveaways and support the channel head over to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron. twitter/instagram @flickinfeathers Materials Hook: Your choice of jig hook Balance mount: Dressmakers pin Weight: Tungsten bead Thread: 6/0 to match the body colour Tail/body: SLF Flash: Sybai tinsel hair

Nich Fish

Detailed tying instructions for a simple but effective baitfish fly  that works well in both fresh and salt water try them for fry feeding trout in lakes or seabass from the beach and many more. Materials used Hook: Gamakatsu S10 S4H Thread: Fly master plus Body: SF blend or some other fibre you like Head: foam dowel Eyes: 3D eyes of your choice