Tying the Flashtail Roach (Pike Fly)

The Flashtail Roach is a proven pike catcher on my home waters. It's a very simple and quick tie using a mixture of natural and synthetic materials. Experiment by replacing the synthetics with Nayat (snow runner) to make an even more awesome fly. Material List: Hook: Ahrex Light Predator PR351 6/0 Thread: Veevus 140 Power Thread in white White Bucktail Flash Loop: Funky Ripple Flash in Pearl and Silver, Hedron Flashabou orange and Holo Silver Funky Fibre in Silver Baitfish Back, smoke, white and orange Eyes: Jerkbaitmania Predator Eyes 12mm