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Dredging Clouser

Step by step instructions for a super heavy rattling clouser for super deep dredging.  Follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers for more fishing content or head over to patreon https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers to support the channel Materials Used Hook: 3/0-8/0 mustad jig hook Thread: 210 Danville's  Rattle:  Bass jig rattle Rattle mount: SIlver scales bddy tubing Weight: Eyeballz 1/4" or similar +0.035 lead wire Under body: Sybai sparkle hair Wing: Silver scales flash blend lateral line: flashabou Epoxy /UV resin

GT poodle

Step by step instructions for the GT poodle fly. This fly has proven effective on locations around the world and is sure to work for more than just GTs.  Follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers for more fishing content or head to Patreon https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers to support the channel Materials list Hook: Gamakatsu  SL12 or S10S-4H 6/0-8/0 Thread: 210 denier or 3/0 of your choice Body: kinky fiber, fuzzy fiber or similar synthetic Throat: Red Synthetic Eyes: 12mm Head: UV resin or epoxy

Tying a Foxy GT Brush Fly

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

Tying a needle fish

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

Veverka's Mantis Shrimp

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

Dick Brown's Magic Mantis

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

Carrot Cake Shrimp

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