Totally Tubular Fish
When I happened across this fly in an online issue of @intheloopmagazine, I was charmed by its blend of realism and whimsy. I found a small patch of peacock sword that begged to be the dorsal fin, and thus a meandering path away from some of the original ingredients was forged. While my version is undoubtedly peacock-centric, it’s the silhouette that’s the true star of the show here!
Fly: Totally Tubular Fish
Tied by: Erin Hyde
Originated by: Steve Yewchuck
Target species: Trout, bass, pickerel, pike
Materials:
- Hook (size 4): Genryuu Streamer (Thank you @flyprojectusa @houseofflyusa)
- Thread
- Tail
- Underbody
- Body (1/4”)
- Dorsal fin
- Lateral line
- Pectoral fins
- Head
- Eyes
- Art markers
- Head cement
- Gorilla superglue
Tools:
- Tester Tank *Use code ‘STF5’ for 5% off!*
- Vise
- Bobbin
- Scissors
- Whip finish tool
- UV Light
- Cuticle nippers
Video/Photo Setup:
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