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/ Bucktail / Epoxy / Flash / Grizzly / Krystal Flash / Pike / Yellow /

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.