Saltwater flies Step by Steps.

jack01986

The Deciever.
1. Tie in two white hackle feathers towards the tail of the hook. Try keep them a similar length to the size of the hook.

2. Take some white bucktail a similiar length to the feathers and secure on the the hook with some loose turns then press downon top of the hook shank and it will spread the bucktail around the shank.

3. Repeat step 2 buliding towards the eye of the hook. Using some green/blue (or whatever colour you want).

4. Tie in some flash on the top of the fly and repeat step 2 one last time.

5. Build a neat head and tie off.

6. Add some eyes as it can create a target for the predatory fish. Secure with some glue as well as they come off easily enough.


Done.

jack01986

The clouser minnow.
1. Tie in a set up dumbell eyes these are from a chain on a roller blind:). They might be a little big for the hook but it close enough. Whip them on in a figure 8 as it secures them better and holds them straight.

2. Take some bucktail again the same length as the hook offer it up behind the eyes off the fly. Secure it with open turns so you can see the bucktail.

3. Take another colour bucktail and put it under the first lost of bucktail tied in. You might have to take the hook out of the vice to make it easier to get the bucktail on.

4. Using open turns again to keep the colour of the bucktail coming through.

5. Bring the thread back up towards the eye of the hook and add in some more bucktail on the underside of the hook. With enough length to reach from the eye to the end of the first lot of bucktail tied in.

6. Again try to build a neat head and keep it tidy towards the eye and tie off. Done.

SeaFields

Do you have to follow a particular design for saltwater flies Jack?

I usually just lash a load of tinsel, flash and bucktail on. Haven't fished for bass with the SW fly rod yet but my patterns worked ok for pollock and mackerel. Will try and post a few pics.

jack01986

No not at all but these are two of the most popular salwater flies and are quite well known. There are other patterns that are specific for bass that might be a bit more specialised. Basically I throw together whatever I have in my flytying box for most of the flies. A bit of experimentation is a good thing.

okedoke

Quality stuff Jack - keep it coming