Lefty’s Deceiver

A feather tail and bucktail collar make a flexible baitfish silhouette.

From hook to fly

At the vise.

4 illustrated steps

Work through the numbered steps in order. Use the written materials and proportions as your guide; select an image for a closer look.

Set the tail
Pair saddle feathers with curves facing inward. Bind at the bend, extending about three shank lengths.
Flash and body
Add sparse flash on both sides. Wrap braid over the shank and secure near the eye.
Build the collar
Add sparse white bucktail beneath and alongside the hook. Add chartreuse above and a short red flash throat below.
Finish
Form a smooth head, whip finish, and cement. Keep the collar long enough to support the feather bases.

Beyond the bench

Strip through baitfish schools or along cover. Increase hook and feather size for pike; avoid making the collar excessively dense.

Tied by independent makers

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Pattern dressings vary; use the written recipe for exact materials and proportions.