Tying the Big ’N’ayat Hulk (Pike Fly)

The Big N Hulk was born at the British Fly Fair International (BFFI) in Stafford, UK this year whilst tying on one of the suppliers stands. It’s a lengthy tie, but I’m a firm believer that a little extra effort tying with natural materials like bucktail, nayat (snow runner) and long thin saddle feathers, gives the fly better movement over synthetics. I know the pike don’t always care, but it’s important the flyfisherman has confidence in his fly. Material List: Hook: Ahrex Predator Light Stinger PR350 6/0 Fish Skull Articulated Shank 35mm Thread: 100D GSP Bucktail in lime and olive (not blended, just olive on top to darken the back) Keough Grade 2 saddles in Grizzly orange and chartreuse Nayat (snow runner) in olive and chartreuse Hedron Magnum Flashabou in Firetiger (copper, olive and gold) Hedron Flashabou standard in Firetiger Hareline Dubbing UV Polar Chenille in chartreuse Angelina Fibre in gold Jerkbaitmania Predator eyes 12mm Finish the head with UV Epoxy or a couple of coats of Liquid Fusion