Step-by-Step Photo Instructions on How to Tie "Durex Condom Pike" Fly

By Tim Romano
February 29, 2012

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Materials
Hook: GAMAKATSU sl12 BIG GAME SALTWATER HOOK
Thread: Uni thread w 6/0 black
Tail: Run cotton along the hook shaft,then tie on Mullet brown SF blend
Tail: Slide condom down the hook shaft and pearse through with hook point and tie on.
Fins: tie on 6 peacock hurls.these will act as your lateral line.
Body: Palmer on one Black then one red schlappen feathers and whip finish
Eyes: Add eyes and cover with resin
Tie a small clump of mullet brown SF Flash blend onto the back of the hook.
Add the condom next over the SF Flash blend. I used an extra ribbed one here.
I then added 6 Peacock plumes for lateral lines.
Next, palmer black and red schlappen feathers on, add on eyes and cover with clear resin.

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