The Water Vole

A large, articulated fly for pike and other predators.

Sune Andersen
Pike fly
Medium
pike
Popper heads (2 pcs) Hard foam popper heads like FlyCo model 2873-08. Wine corks or balsa wood can be a more environmentally friendly choice.
Thread Veevus GSP Black/Brown or UTC GSP Black/Brown
Hook Tiemco TMC 8089 size 2
Shank Fish Skull Articulated Shank
Weight Lead free wire 0.2
Glue Super glue like “Loctite Precision”
Fur Black or brown rabbit zonker strips
Eyes Easy Shrimp Eyes – red looks real cool!

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