Tube Fly: The Plipper

This is a simple pattern is tied on a colored Eumer Plastic Tube was originally tied by Martin Jorgenson. Here it is replicated by Simon Graham of Pike Fly Fishing Articles Blog. The length of tube you use, will determine the type of fish you want to target.

Step #1: Cut the tube to the desired length you want the fly to be and then tie on line along it.

Step #2: Then wrap some pipe tube garland around it. Tie secure.

Step #3: Palmer on as many black Sclappen feathers it takes you to cover the tube.

Step #4: Fold the foam to this shape. At the end of the bottom fold, punch a small hole in the end as this is where you will slide it over the tube.

Step #5: Make four rubber legs and tie onto the side of the body when making the securing wraps of cotton to the tube.

Step #6: It's easy to add some character to this easy fly by drawing on some spots and adding some eyes, but they aren’t necessary. Also, the palmered Sclappen feathers are not required either, especially if your tying this specifically as a pike fly. Used as a bass fly, the details added here should be included.

Final Step: Used over lily & weed pads one can place the hook mounting facing upwards to alleviate snagging or for slightly more open water have the hook mounting facing downwards. This is a great surface lure fly and would be excellent for Bass fly-fishermen in the States & Summer Chub fly-fishermen in Europe.