Tying the Snow Runner Roach (Pike Fly)

As the name suggests I use nayat (snow runner) in this articulated roach pattern. I wanted to demonstrate how I like to tie with nayat, which hopefully will provide you with some ideas of how to get the best out of this cool natural material. I’ve also added some synthentics in the form of a dubbing loop, which adds width to keep the desired shape in the water. Lastly if you haven’t tried the new white Flashabou from Hedron then you need ’s awesome! Material List Hook: Ahrex Hooks PR320 6/0 Shank: Flymen 35mm Thread: Veevus GSP 100D white Beads: 5mm Pearl Flash: Hedron Magnum Flashabou in white and Holo silver. Standard Flashabou in white, Holo silver and pearl Bucktail in white Deer Creek UV Polar Chennile Dubbing loop: Jerkbaitmania Pike Skinz in white and Angelina Fibre in silver iris Foxytails or Skeena River Nayat (Snow Runner) in Gun Metal grey and white Head: Nayat in grey blended with Angelina (Angel Hair) in silver, Nayat in white blended with Angelina in pearl, Hareline dubbing Ripple Ice Fibre in orange blended with merino wool in orange Hackles: Grey and Natural Grizzly Eyes: Deer Creek 3D HD Smoke Eyez 10mm Glue: Tear Mender, Evostik Serious Glue & Liquid Fusion (all solvent free)