Tying the articulated Deer Hair Rat (Pike, Musky and other predators)

Deer hair is such a fun material to tie with, especially when tying Dave Whitlock style mouse and rat patterns. I recently started tying with deer hair again after a long break, so my technique needs a little work I know. The beauty of tying big pike/musky patterns is that you don’t need to be precise. Anyway enjoy and give it a go. Material List: Hook: Ahrex PR350 or 351 6/0 and 4/0 Shank: 35mm Thread: White Veevus 200D GSP Belly: White Deer Hair belly Back: Cow Elk Back-strip in Natural Tail: White Jumbo Slim Ears: Tan Nayat skin Eyes: 6mm red Legs: Waspi Silly Legs in Orange/white