Sorry for not being around the last few days but internet time is in short demand for me at the mo and its also Finlands Independance long weekend so have been having a few drinks. Anyway here are some more of my little ned tube flies tied for the spring time in white raccoon with orange bucktail and some black bucktail for lateral lines. 
Some cross over saltwater/perch flies that I tied up for targetting Ide with in the spring. Ide here around the island can be caught up to 3 kilos and just after spawning in early June they hit small baitfish patterns without any questions asked.
The chartreuse little ned tube flies are the chizzle. First I tied on a small 10mm strip of white raccoon fur towards the back of the tube. Then added a small clump or chartreuse bucktail on the top and underneath of the tube then added a thin clump of black bucktail for the lateral line.
This was one of the smaller Ide from last season I picked up.
Glue a small 8mm length larger tube over 30mm inner tube
Tie on a 5 mm strip white raccoon fur then tie on 8-12 strands red krinkle flash in front. Snip so they just hang over the raccoon tail
Take a decent clump of black bucktail face towards the hook eye or front of tube. rap a couple of turns of thread pull tight then fold back over itself. Crimp between fingers so hair stays either to the top and bottom of hook or tube.
Repeat step 3 except with a bright colour. Here I used red.
Whip finish and add a dab of head cement. slide cone over tube,if using a tube. Eyes are not necessary but I've placed some on just for aesthetics.
"The Little Ned" is the name I've given this small fly. When I lived in South Africa I used a similar pattern to target Green Elf/Shad or Tailor in Australia and they were very productive. Ive changed a few features with this fly by adding a short strip of white Raccoon fur for a fuller body and also tied them onto tubes instead. The Chartreuse/Black combo and funnily the Pink/Black combo have been catching me perch regularly but, the Pink/Black & Red/Black flies have been hitting blanks. Not sure why as Red/White and black coloured flies have been particularly productive here on the Baltic this season. Materials used - Bucktail,Raccoon fur and a splash of tinsel flash.Anyway I've done a tutorial for this fly which I'll post Monday. Have a great weekend everyone. Click images for a larger view.
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