It's Pike Time

Pike Devil
By: Larry O Jurgens
Hook: Dai-Riki #810 or Mustad 3366
Size: 2 ~ 3/0
Thread: White Size A Monocord
Flash: Pearl Krystal Flash
Wing: White Schlappen
Hackle: Red & White Cross Cut Rabbit Strips
Eyes: Black 3/8” Spirit River Deep Sea Eyes
Eye Pupils: Red or Pearl Stick-On or Molded EyesOptional Head Cement: Super Glue

Tyers Note:
Epoxy the eye pupils into the “Deep Sea” eye sockets for durability.
Fishing Note:
By using Spirit River Deep Sea Eyes this fly can be cast and fished easily with a 6 weight rod.

Tying Instructions
Start the thread behind the hook eye and wrap to the 1/3 hook shank point.
Tie in the eyes on top of the hook shank using “X and locking” wraps.
Optional; Super Glue the thread wraps to keep the eyes from turning on the hook shank.
Tie in 4~8 strands, doubled, of Krystal Flash on the top of the hook shank and overwrap to above the hook point.
Tie in 2~4 wing feathers on each side of the hook shank.
Tie in the feathers so that they splay out for better movement.
Tie in a Red cross cut rabbit strip and make 1~2 wraps. Tie in and cut off excess.
Tie in the rabbit strip so that when wrapped the hair will flow towards the rear
Tie in a White cross cut rabbit strip and wrap to behind the eyes and place between the eyes.
Tie in the rabbit strip so that when wrapped the hair will flow towards the rear
Cut the hair off of the hide at the tie in point and tie off in front of the eyes.
Wrap a substantial “nose” in front of the eyes and whip-finish.

Optional; Apply Super Glue to the whip-finish/nose.

Attention!!

All of the fly patterns etc are public domain. Feel free to copy and use as you see fit.
If you do tie one of the fly patterns shown please email me at
LoJ.bugstuff@gmail.com
and let me know about your results.
Copy and enjoy!
THANX
LoJ

The Mothers Day Hatch Is Fast Approaching Give This A Try

Olive eeZee Caddis Emerger
By: Larry O Jurgens
Source: An adaptation of Tim Fox’s Poopah
Hook: TMC 2488
Size: 12 ~ 18
Thread: Olive UTC 70
Abdomen: Dark Olive Micro Ultra Chenille
Wing: Natural Gray/Brown CDC Fibers
Thorax: Peacock Herls
Head: Tying Thread
Optional: Water-based Head Cement

Abdomen Preparation:
1 - Cut as ½ as many 2” pieces of Ultra Chenille as the flies that you are going to tie for the upcoming hatch.
2 - Using a butane lighter carefully taper both ends of the ultra chenille.
3 - Cut the 2” piece in half this will give you two abdomens.

Step - Tying Instructions
1 - Start the thread behind the hook eye and wrap threadbase to above the hook barb and return to 1 eye length behind the hook eye. Optional; Apply water-based head cement to the thread wraps
2 - Tie in the abdomen material. The abdomen should be 1½ to 2 times the hook shank length.
3 - Tie in 2 ~ 3 CDC feathers, with the quill cut out, with 2 wraps and pull to length. The wing length should not extend beyond the abdomen. Tie in and cut off excess.
4 - Tie in 1 ~ 2 peacock herls and wrap to 1 eye length behind the hook eye. Tie in and cut off excess.
5 - Wrap and whip-finish a medium sized head.
6 - Optional; Apply water-based head cement to the whip-finish.