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Striper Moon's the website of author, artist, flyfisherman, guide, and lecturer Ken Abrames. Ken's original thinking is rooted in classic design and technique. His vision is expansive and richly detailed, making our world just a little more like home.


Fly Tying Archive:

Soft Hackled Streamers for Salt Water:
Eel Punt (large)


Hook: 254 or 253 Eagle Claw all sizes
Tail: Three long, fine natural black saddle hackles tied in flat over 20 black bucktail hairs. The bucktail hairs support the hackles, preventing them from wrapping around the hook.
Body: Any soft, dark feather palmered up the shank of the hook
Head: Black thread

Tying the Change Up

Tying the Big Eelie

Tying the Banana Squid

Tying the Eel Punt (you are here)

Tying the Bugster

Tying the September Night Fly


Tying the RLS Nine Three Flatwing: Introduction

Tying the RLS Nine Three Flatwing: Complete step-by-step instructions

Tying the RLS Supervisor Flatwing: Complete step-by-step instructions



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