Fly Tying: Brammer's Custom Texas Hook - Shank for Weedless Baitfish Patterns

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. Jerk Heads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3uAhg7d1gU Bill Sherer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7drWU_T7Gg 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 My website: http://streamersbygunnar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gunnar_brammer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brammerscustomflies/ Fly Tying, Fly Fishing, Articulated Streamer, Trout, Bass, Pike, Musky, Streamer, Gunnar Brammer, Brammer’s Custom Flies