Imposter - 8" Flashtail Pike/Musky Fly

I originally designed the Impostor back in 2016, based on a Dubbing Brush Concept I learned from Larry Dahlberg - this videos aims to update that tutorial and showcase how to Stack the Fly from various fibers without the need for a dubbing brush.


This style of "Synthetic Flashtail" Baitfish is nothing new in my arsenal. It can be seen in the Original Imposter, Allspark, Critt'r Get'r, and MEGA Jerk. This style of fly has proved itself over the years not just for Midwest Esox, but for any situation in which a large profiled baitfish imitation is needed. The pattern has landed Pike, Musky, Smallmouth, FL Largemouth, Snook, Tarpon, and Peacock Bass to name a few.


The 6/0 hook easily accommodates a 8" full profile pattern, yet it can be scaled down with the same material set to roughly 6", ideally suited for a 4/0



You can find all the materials on my website: https://www.streamersbygunnar.com/


Material List
Hook: Ahrex PR 320 6/0
Thread: 0.008" Veevus Mono (Black)
Material Dam: SF Blend (Orange)
Wing: Big Fly Fiber Straight (Gold, Brown)
Flash: Polarflash (Gold, Copper)
Flash Tail: Magnum Flashabou (Gold, Silver, Pearl, Bronze)
Overwing: SF Blend (Bronzeback, White)
Head: Strung Fuzzy Fiber (Brown, Cream) Blended with Wing N Flash (Med. Brown, Dark Brown, and Fl. Yellow)
Eye: 5/16" Sticker Eye


Glues
Zap CA+
Liquid Fusion (Eye)
Solarez UV Fine (coating for Eye)