This week we’ll be tying a few predator flies, ideal for Pike but equally with the baitfish tied on a on a smaller hook being perfect for perch on the canals.
THE WHISTLER
Hook: Partridge CS86 universal predator (or similar) size 1/0
Thread: Black
Eyes: Dumbell or Bead chain
Tail: White Bucktail, Holographic tinsel and a natural grizzle hackle each side
Body: Red Fritz
Collar: Grizzle hackle
BAITFISH
Hook: Partridge CS86 universal predator (or similar) size 1/0
Thread: White
Body: White synthetic fibre
Eyes: Epoxy dome eyes
To finish Black thread UHU glue UV resin Magic markers in red , black, and blue.
SLINKY BAITFISH
Hook: Partridge CS86 universal predator (or similar) size 1/0
Thread: Red
Upper wing: White synthetic fibre over green synthetic fibre and over this blue synthetic fibre and blue crystal flash
Lower wing: White synthetic fibres
Eyes: Epoxy dome eyes .
To finish UHU glue / UV Resin