Lefty's Deceiver - Streamer and saltwater fly tying

The Deceiver is probably one of the worlds most famous saltwater flies, developed by the master fly caster, fly tier and writer, Lefty Kreh who died just a week ago. Lefty was a great inspiration for me and thousands of other fly fishermen. The Lefty's Deceiver works equally well for freshwater predators of any species.
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[@timothyroche6445]

a masterpiece, tieing video, music ,camera work .perfect Michael

[@MichaelJensensAngling]

Thanks a lot my friend. Cheers, Michael :0)

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Nice version of Lefty’s Deceiver , I find them to be a very versatile fly for both salt and fresh water depending on color combinations. The one thing I have changed is I have gone to lime green flashabou to replace the peacock herl . Much more durable. The thing I really like is how this pattern swims so naturally .
Happy Trails

[@MichaelJensensAngling]

Thanks for your feedback, Mike. You are right: The peacock herls are fragile. The flashabou is a fine substitute. Cheers, Michael :0)

[@ryuusabaku1891]

This is beautiful tiny art.. Salute to u sir.. 👍👍👍

[@MichaelJensensAngling]

Thanks a lot :0)

[@joeduca8582]

Gorgeous Deceiver Michael. Thanks again! 👍😎

[@MichaelJensensAngling]

Thanks for the kind words, Joe :0)

[@collinvall5094]

Love the underwater footage

[@MichaelJensensAngling]

Thanks a lot, Baudio. All the best, Michael

[@kellyr8230]

Hi, are those cape, or saddle hackle combination?

[@MichaelJensensAngling]

Hi. They are saddle hackle, some of them generic. Cheers, Michael :0)

[@SirPraiseSun]

nice and not too complicated what kind of bird feather is that? would chicken work if its a decent feather?

[@MichaelJensensAngling]

Raffael, I use cock saddle feathers, but chicken would work just fine. Cheers, Michael :0)

[@platinumhandymansolutions]

Whats the knot you use to finish the fly? Also do you have a video for it? Good video, thank you.

[@MichaelJensensAngling]

Hi and thanks. The knot is called a whip finish. I haven't done a video on that... yet ;0) You can search for Whip Finish by hand, and some will show up. Tight lines, Michael :0)

[@platinumhandymansolutions]

Thank you.

[@abefrohman1759]

Looks great. 👍

[@MichaelJensensAngling]

Thanks a lot, Abe :0)

[@brianwright8292]

I don't usually see the peacock herl on the back, but I like how it looks. Do you find that it's durable? I think I'll include some on my next round of deceivers.

[@MichaelJensensAngling]

Hi Brian, I always include the peacock herl, since they were part of Lefty's original dressing. I find them appealing - even though they aren't durable. Cheers, Michael :0)

[@nauticalstar8363]

Nice job! What is the names of the hackles you’re using?

[@MichaelJensensAngling]

Thanks a lot. The hackles are Keough. Dry fly neck hackles in natural grizzly and cock saddle feathers for the dyed chartreuse feathers :0)

[@user-ir5vg8vn7e]

SUPER

[@MichaelJensensAngling]

Thanks a lot :0)

[@linejensen2526]

sej flue

[@MichaelJensensAngling]

Tak, Line :0)