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Keys style pike fly

tied by Dble Haul
Fly Type: Attractor Pattern,
Target Species: Pike,
Recommended Region: not available Northeast US, Northwest US, Alaska, Western Canada, Eastern Canada,
Imitation: General Baitfish,
Material List: Hook: Mustad 3366, size 2/0

Thread: Chartruese, 3/0

Inner tail: Chartruese bucktail

Tail flash: 6 strands each of peacock and copper krystal flash

Tail: Two pairs of hackle, one yellow and one grizzly chartruese, tied in with the dull sides to the outside; grizzly hackles furthest out

Head/beak: Thread

Eyes: 3D prismatic

Head finish: 5 minute epoxy followed by Hard as Nails


Tying Instructions: Materials are added in the order listed. The fly does not travel through the water upside down; I took the picture with the fly upside down so that the feathers would align nicely for the photo.
Presentation Tips: This fly is a tarpon style pattern tied in colors to match yellow perch, a favorite food item for the pike in these parts. Although I haven't fished it yet, I'm sure that the splayed feathers will move plenty of water and get some attention. I'll probably try this in red and white too.

Current Species For This Pattern
Chain Pickerel (1 votes)
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Northern Pike (1 votes)
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