Texas Hook – Shank and Keeled Flash Tail Deceiver

From Gunnar:
“This is a custom shank I designed to increase the tie-able shank length for large weedless baitfish patterns designed for Keel/Texas style hooks. The shank makes tying easier and give you the ability to build bulk and taper over a larger area without crowding and over-bulking the hook eye, and it simply increases your freedom when tying on this style of hook. The shank is inspired by Bill Sherer of We Tie it Fly Shop and below you can find a link to his shank bending YouTube video, which is far more informational than my demo.”

Shank Wire: Malin, Single Strand Stainless Steel Hard Wire, 180 lb 0.029″
Round Nose Pliers/Jewelers Pliers
Wire Cutters/Nippers

Hook: Ahrex 5/0 Texas Hook
Tail: FlymenFishingCo Faux Bucktail
Flashblend: Hedron Inc. Magnum Flashabou – 3x White/Silver/Gold/Opal/Chartreuse – all are non
Holographic
Wing: SF Blend – Peacock and White
Cheeks: Hareline’s Ripple Ice Fiber – Fl. Yellow
Head: Laser Dub – Olive, Grey
Head: Tear Mender, and Deer Creek UV Diamond Fine Flex
Eyes: Hedron Inc. Mirage Dome Eyes, 10mm or 3/8″ dia.
Marker: ChartPak