Pike Fly Tying Patterns

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Pike Tying Patterns - Pike Marabou Sparkler

Fly Tying History
The Pike Marabou Sparkler is one of the simplest pike fly tying patterns yet can be one of the most successful flies that we at CudaFly have used. Although it is far from an exact replica of a baitfish the amount of movement this fly obtains in the water attracts pike like none other. The pulsating marabou collar combined with the flash of the tail is indicative of a wounded pray fish triggering the aggressive nature of Pike. This fly fishes best on sinking lines depending on the depth of water fished. Varying the retrieve constantly is the key to pike fishes. Sometimes the best retrieve is to pull in 20-30 feet of line then come to a full stop for a minute. As with most pike flies this one is big. Ideally you need a fly length of 12 inches so get that casting practice in, ensuring that the rod and not you do most of the work. As with all predator fishing use a length of wire trace on your leaders.

Fly Tying Method

Hook - Pike Aberdeen #4/0
Thread - Hot Lime Green Glo Floss
Tail - Laser Lite and pearl crystal hair
Collar - Red Marabou
Head - Cover in Epoxy

Fly Tying Procedure
Using the glo floss as tying thread, bed the shank of the hook from the eye and finish just before the bend. Cut a generous amount of laser lite using the full length of the shank of the material and tie this in. Select a generous length of pearl crystal hair and tie this in also. Trim and apply a couple of firm wraps of floss and continue wraps so that there are no bumps at the join. Take a red marabou plume and tie in at the tip. Wrap this as a hackle three or four times to give a bushy collar, tie this in securely and trim. Form a tapered nose and tie off near the eye. Epoxy the nose of the fly, let dry and cover with two of Sally Hanson's hard as nails. You will notice on the above picture that the hook has been de barbed. Personally I de barb all pike hooks before I start tying. Aberdeen hooks, although very strong can be brittle around the hook point when being de barbed. I therefore use a pair of gas pliers to de barb my hooks due the surface area, slowly increasing the pressure until the hook is de barbed.

Pike Tying Patterns - Pike Needle Fish

Fly Tying History
Pike Fly fishing can be an excellent alternative to trout during the winter months however is a sport in its own right and can be enjoyed throughout the coarse fishing season. This particular pattern is one of the more simpler type, being quick and easy to tie. However do not be deceived as it is one of the best patterns I know for small lakes and canals. As with most patterns it can be fished on all lines however works best on a clear fast intermediate. Due to its size you will need a rod rating of at least an #8 to cast and don't forget a wire leader of at least 8 inches due to the Pike's teeth. Once you have had a pike on the fly you will never look back. The best advice I can give whilst Pike fly fishing is varying the retrieve and the fishing depth.

Fly Tying Materials

Hook - Pike Aberdeen #4/0
Thread - Hot Orange Glo Floss
Tail - White artificial hair
Flash - Pearl Lazer Lite
Head - Cover in Epoxy

Fly Tying Procedure
As most fisheries require you to return Pike unharmed most hooks have to be either De Barbed or have micro barbs. Although Aberdeen hooks are strong they can be brittle around the hook point when crushing barbs. Aberdeen hooks where originally designed for sea bait fishing where most anglers do not de barb hooks. A strong pair of pliers are required for this, I use a pair of gas pliers. Place the hook in the vice and we can now begin tying. Bed the shank of the hook with Hot orange Glo Floss and cut excess. Cut a section of artificial hair and remove all the fluff at the base of the hair. Brush the hair through with a hair comb. For the artificial hairs I find you get a better result with an old tooth brush. Tie this in at the rear of the fly making sure that the hair is secure. Select a length of pearl lazer lite and tie a length of this either side of the tail. Cut all excess and form a tapering head. Tie off and trim at the nose. Cover the nose with a coat of clear epoxy and place on a drier to dry. This is to protect the fly from the Pike's teeth. A big tip her is to let some of the epoxy drip into the joint where the tail and nose meet. Although this doesn't look very neat and pretty this gives extra strength to the tail / nose joint and ensure that the artificial hair will not come loose after catching a few Pike.

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