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    yes, they can be pretty impressive, don't rock up with less than a 10wt .... the below is from a thread a couple of years ago:



    Thread here:

    http://www.flytalk.co.za/forum/showt...ike-on-the-fly

    Some of Bob Popovics "pop fleyes", like the cotton candy are also pretty impressive:

    cottoncandyflyside.jpg
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    These type of realistic patterns seems to do the trick.....


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    Another realistic winner....


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    cool clips, pike is one of the things i miss most about ireland!
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    Not all pike species are equal, some go better on a 1wt with a #6 saltybugger


    The highest form of existence is play.

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    Quote Originally Posted by William Ewels View Post
    Not all pike species are equal, some go better on a 1wt with a #6 saltybugger


    Respect!!!!

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    They are great fun casting huge flies all day can be hard work, but the rewards are well worth it...
    2013-10-02 - Chew Valley - Perch Pattern Fly - 15 lbs - 2.jpg

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