Super hollow pike fly.

[daijones]

Had an hour to kill Sunday, so sat down at the tying bench to do a hollow tie pike fly, so came up with this pattern.

Full side view, this is a big fly. tied on a long shank 6/0 hook 7 inch long.

Close up of head and body epoxy work.

Close up of body, before i i finished head.

Dressing.
Hook- Sakuma 545 manta extra,
Thread- Danville 140 den, color tan.
Tail- Bucktail white and orange pearl angel hair peacock herl,
Wing- Bucktail white /olive, pearl angel hair, peacock herl.
Throat- White bucktail,
Body- Pearl mylar wound on,
Rib- Red mylar,
Body top coat- Epoxy with gold sparkle,
Body- 2nd coat clear epoxy,
Head- Gator eye coated with clear epoxy.

Hope you like it, any comments welcome.

Dai.

[hobble]

hi mate, looks great,
will the fly spin upside down on the retrieve??

[daijones]

Originally Posted by hobble

hi mate, looks great,
will the fly spin upside down on the retrieve??

Thanks for your comment on tie, as regards the fly flipping. no the hook acts as a keel and it fishes the right way up.

Dai.

[ryan666]

looks like it will have some good movemnet on the retrive,let us know how it does

[corky]

Great looking fly Dai,would do the biz on the Bass as well,Those gator eyes are good.
Corky

[daijones]

Cheers guys for you comments, and corky sure the bass will show an interest in it to

Dai

[loosemoose]

Lovely fly Dai,
wonderful combination of materials mate.

[daijones]

Originally Posted by loosemoose

Lovely fly Dai,
wonderful combination of materials mate.

Hi Si, Thanks for your comments, its nice to get good comments from such a fine fly dresser.

Dai