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Rotary Tying Intro: Brodhead Old Timer Streamer
Today we will introduce some rotary tying techniques using a somewhat old school streamer pattern. I was gifted this pattern by an old timer on Brodhead Creek at least 20 years ago.
Brodhead Old Timer
Hook: Size 6 Streamer
Thread: Black 6/0 Danville
Tail: Red Duck Feather Fibers
Rib: Medium Mirage Opal Tinsel
Abdomen: Black Uni Stretch
Hackle: Grizzly Rooster
Wing: Black Marabou
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Відео

Woodchuck Parachute ("The Upchuck")
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An often overlooked material when it comes to fly tying is Woodchuck hair. The guard hairs work exceptionally well for tails and winging material while the underfur (although a bit tricky to work with) makes wonderful dubbing for bodies of the fly. Upchuck Parachute Recipe Hook: 12 Dry Fly Thread: Gray 8/0 Uni Thread Post: Woodchuck Guard Hair Tail: Woodchuck Guard Hair Abdomen: Woodchuck Under...
Gray Wulff for the 21st Century
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A modern twist on a classic pattern. We employ buoyant and easy to use EP Trigger point Fibers for the wing and tail of Lee Wulff's brilliant pattern. Hook: 10 Dry Thread: Gray 8/0 Uni Thread Wing: March Brown EP Trigger Point Tail: March Brown EP Trigger Point Abdomen: Gray Angora Rabbit Yarn (Substitute Gray dubbing if desired) Hackle: Medium Smoky Dun (Or any gray/dun colored hackle)
Getting Consistent with a Bead Head Pheasant Tail
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This video is more about the method than the fly. We will use the ubiquitous Bead Head Pheasant Tail in order to learn some of the techniques I use to stay as consistent as I do in my fly tying. I hope that it will be helpful and informative for you.
Beginning Fly Tying Kit: Your Basic Equipment List
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I see or hear the question "What do I need to get started tying flies?" quite often so I thought that i would be prepared the next time the question comes up. This is not going to be the cheapest set of suggestions, but it should give you a place to start. And don't just take my word for it, ask around and see what others think.
Lucifer Nymph: The Other "Prince" of Darkness for Halloween
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Another unusual wire bodied nymph. This time we DO discuss those pesky Biot tails and how to deal with them. But this is not just a novelty fly. I have caught fish on it. It is especially effective as the lead fly in a dropper rig.
The Prince of Darkness
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Although it is a fun Halloween Theme title, this does catch fish and provides some guidance on how to achieve a nice wire bodied fly.
Walt's Worm Blowtorch (Sort of)
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When I went to tie this pattern I realized that I did not have one of the particular materials called for in the original recipe so I substituted. Sometimes you had what you needed all along without even knowing it. There is also a short discussion on how I build a fly box at the end. Recipe Hook: 14 1xl Nymph hook Bead: Silver tungsten Weight: .015 lead wire Thread: Pink 6/0 Danville Tail: Pin...
Sulphur Emerger Smoke Jumper
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The Smoke Jumper pattern is traditionally tied using CDC puffs. In this instance, I am using Enrico Puglisi's Trigger Point fibers instead. They come in a wide variety of colors and can be used to imitate most any Mayfly.
Declassified Caddis
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Here is a simple Caddis Emerger pattern that can be tied in a variety of sizes and color combinations. Fish it on the surface or just below.
Isonychia Wonderbug
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While similar to the Iso Hair Wing pattern we already learned, the addition of the underwing using Trigger Point fibers adds a floatability factor that can't be beat.
Rubber Legged Stonefly
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A variation on a stonefly pattern tied at the 2023 Fly Fishing Show in Edison, NJ.
2022 International Fly Tying Symposium
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2022 International Fly Tying Symposium
October (Chucktober) Caddis
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A pretty simple fly to tie. We change it up with a wing of Woodchuck hair instead of the traditional Deer or Elk hair.
The Boxes I Carry
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After having received another round of inquiries about the boxes I use, I hope that this video answers all of your questions.
50th Video Celebration
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50th Video Celebration
Chartreuse Stinger
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Chartreuse Stinger
Partridge and Orange
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Partridge and Orange
Cornuta Stackhamer (Big Blue Winged Olive)
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Cornuta Stackhamer (Big Blue Winged Olive)
Stimulator
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Stimulator
The BS Stonefly
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The BS Stonefly
Fly Boxes
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Fly Boxes
Bride of Shaggy Disgrace
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Bride of Shaggy Disgrace
The Shaggy Disgrace
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The Shaggy Disgrace
March Brown Emerger
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March Brown Emerger
Fugly Hare's Ear
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Fugly Hare's Ear
2022 Fly Fishing Show - Edison NJ
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2022 Fly Fishing Show - Edison NJ
Pheasant Tail Soft Hackle
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Pheasant Tail Soft Hackle
The Royal Trude
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The Royal Trude
Deer Hair Pheasant Tail Emerger
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Deer Hair Pheasant Tail Emerger

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ReedyFlies
    @ReedyFlies 13 днів тому

    Really helpful video!

  • @rg1809
    @rg1809 23 дні тому

    The Umqua box...I've come to loath it. Dark colors so you can't see into the box. Tapered lid so you can't stack them. Difficult to place the flies.

  • @DaveyW6985
    @DaveyW6985 26 днів тому

    Are we going to see some more content. Your videos are really great. I look forward to them

  • @westsidewil
    @westsidewil 28 днів тому

    I too enjoy using EP fibers. Question: how do you determine how much to use for this pattern (or any pattern for that matter)?

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 28 днів тому

      It is just a feel thing. Kind of like selecting deer hair. Wish I had a better answer but it just takes some trial and error and practice to get what you want.

    • @westsidewil
      @westsidewil 28 днів тому

      @@ShortyOnTheFly 1) what brand klinkhammer hook is that? 2) do you find poor durability using pheasant tail? Have you considered using a really thin wire or maybe EP fibers for the body?

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 28 днів тому

      @@westsidewil I use Saber hooks. I prefer using a material that will sink for the body. That way the EP fibers will suspend the whole thing like an emerging insect. Hope that helps.

    • @westsidewil
      @westsidewil 28 днів тому

      @@ShortyOnTheFly I sort of suspected it. How durable is the PT?

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 28 днів тому

      @@westsidewil It holds up pretty well. You could always reinforce the PT with some fine copper wire.

  • @Fartshell
    @Fartshell Місяць тому

    beautiful selection and organization and great short film

  • @freddieboyd3713
    @freddieboyd3713 2 місяці тому

    ❤ love it, thank you

  • @mikelundrigan2285
    @mikelundrigan2285 2 місяці тому

    I have done something similar and spent the last 7 years researching the best fly patterns from every source I can find! I have created several books where all the patterns are written down. I reviewed each and reduced the patterns down to the most essential which will catch Brown trout, sea run Brown trout, Brook trout, sea run Brook trout, Rainbow trout, Landlocked salmon and Atlantic salmon! These are the fresh water fish available where I live. Each pattern must be effective for many of these and some (a small number) will catch all or any! I am down to about 30 patterns at this point! I still have specific Atlantic Salmon patterns…the exception, at this point! It is a work in progress and may never be complete! I rarely fish dry flys as I found no need! Soft hackles, flymphs, wet flys, bucktails feather wing streamers and hair wing flys are what I use and on a good day can catch over 100 trout releasing most but keeping perhaps a 1/2 dozen for a meal! Trout are very abundant where I am and if anything overpopulated in many waters here so taking a few for the pan is not frowned upon and expected! If not done correctly, catch and release often kills the fish you caught, later and out of sight! I never touch any fish or remove it out of the water! I keep it in a soft mesh net and grip the hook with haemostats, a quick twist to free the hook and dip the net to let the fish swim away! Probably not perfect but as good as I can do! Tight lines, keep on tying! Best Regards!

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 2 місяці тому

      Awesome comment my brother. We need to respect the fish, enjoy the battle, but get them back to their habitat as soon as we have met them. If I get them on and the release themselves, that is a win.

    • @mikelundrigan2285
      @mikelundrigan2285 2 місяці тому

      @@ShortyOnTheFly absolutely agree…..if you were curious where I am, it’s Newfoundland and Labrador! Small population, and vast numbers of rivers and lakes, way too many to count ?? Certainly more than any person could ever fish!! Keep on trucking!!

  • @mikelundrigan2285
    @mikelundrigan2285 2 місяці тому

    Caribou hair floats better than Deer, Elk or Moose(not good)! It is quite hollow! The only disadvantage is Caribou is more brittle so will not hold up as well as the others! However, for a spun deer hair trimmed body such as a bomber, it floats much better than the rest. I hunt and have taken Caribou, so it is readily available to me, as is SnowShoe hare! Thanks for your video and the info!

  • @play6911
    @play6911 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely amazing 🙂

  • @Yipmanhands
    @Yipmanhands 3 місяці тому

    Mate, great tie and mad skills shown, thanks for showing me this. Peace to you too.

  • @scottwinfrey5436
    @scottwinfrey5436 3 місяці тому

    I was checking back to see how your doing health wise. Love you videos

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 3 місяці тому

      I am much better, thanks. More vids up soon.

  • @kurtcameron7562
    @kurtcameron7562 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video

  • @Brustown
    @Brustown 3 місяці тому

    thank you - I love this video - so useful!

  • @themanwithaplan6418
    @themanwithaplan6418 4 місяці тому

    Amazing video. Happy I found you channel

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 4 місяці тому

      I am happy that you found me as well.

  • @scottwinfrey5436
    @scottwinfrey5436 4 місяці тому

    How's your health these day? I just got over Cancer and really enjoy your videos

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 4 місяці тому

      I am glad to hear that you kicked cancer even more than that you enjoy the videos. I am in good shape. Order filling and show season are almost at an end so there will be more vids up in the not too distant future.

  • @russellogden8071
    @russellogden8071 4 місяці тому

    I want to see your March brown nymph .im looking for a good pattern. I just tied up some loren Williams and would like to know yours .just got done tying your hares ear a nd pt emergers

  • @markinnis8404
    @markinnis8404 4 місяці тому

    I remember when i started fly tying money was a real problem so i choose a fly i use a lot of (my go to fly) and bought those materials and every payday or anytime i had some money, i would go buy one or two pieces of fly tying material. This was a great way to stock up on materials without ever feeling like i was breaking the bank!! Now 48 years of fly tying later, i can fill a simi-trailer with my fly tying stuff!! Oh ya, i still need more materials! We will have enough, or ever be satisfied with the materials we have. Because someone somewhere created a fly pattern with materials we do not have!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @bruceodonal9388
    @bruceodonal9388 4 місяці тому

    I haven’t tried a fly in over 30 years. But I’m getting back into that pleasure again! Your video was a great reminder that being creative is far more fun, then sticking to the book. Bugs took out a good portion of my feather stock. So I almost have start over building my supplies up. There’s a lot of new stuff going now. Let the fun begin!

  • @scottwinfrey5436
    @scottwinfrey5436 5 місяців тому

    What is the name of your vise? I need to upgrade my beginner one. Thank you

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 5 місяців тому

      I use a Regal Revolution. It is a bit pricey but you will never have to buy another one.

  • @almostroxx24
    @almostroxx24 5 місяців тому

    Are there any tips to share on lighting and posture while tying? I love your videos keep whipping thread!

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 5 місяців тому

      I have a standing lamp with 5 adjustable lights illuminating from behind me and a strong lamp right over my vise on my desk. When tying at shows I have a Peak light that attaches to the stem of my vise. It is expensive but worth it. Do not underestimate the importance of good lighting.

  • @rustymeadows3482
    @rustymeadows3482 5 місяців тому

    You don't need all this big money stuff. The first vice that he had will do the job. All the vice has got to do is hold the hook. You can make a lot of the tools.☺

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 5 місяців тому

      Not sure what your point is here.

    • @TheBrushcutter
      @TheBrushcutter 2 місяці тому

      ​@@ShortyOnTheFlythe point is a beginner doesn't have to go bankrupt buying equipment. There are far more affordable complete kits available for someone just starting out.

  • @user-be3ku3lz8w
    @user-be3ku3lz8w 5 місяців тому

    This is the way!

  • @bentpolski
    @bentpolski 6 місяців тому

    WOW Shorty! Outstanding!

  • @bentpolski
    @bentpolski 6 місяців тому

    Another great easy Tie SHORTY!

  • @bentpolski
    @bentpolski 6 місяців тому

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @bentpolski
    @bentpolski 6 місяців тому

    Well Done! Thanks for Sharing and great Instruction.

  • @bentpolski
    @bentpolski 6 місяців тому

    Hey Shorty Tom Puzio here. It was Great To see You at The Edison Show this Morning. Your LOOP Method was Genius. Please post a video of it in the near future.

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 5 місяців тому

      Sorry I missed this. The technique is demonstrated in my “Hedgehog” video. Hope that helps.

  • @alex_cjjf7287
    @alex_cjjf7287 6 місяців тому

    Amazing video! Like it a lot! Best greetings from Germany

  • @joeg5414
    @joeg5414 6 місяців тому

    I just got several Collins capes/saddles. Very nice. Really good price too for the cape and saddle. Unfortunately he is no longer raising chickens and is now just selling off the last of his stock. I'm going to order a bunch more just to have them. Kinda a pain to order though

  • @homerlee8334
    @homerlee8334 6 місяців тому

    Tying some this week! Peace

  • @nicholasdeluca3580
    @nicholasdeluca3580 7 місяців тому

    From obsession to disease!! Aaaaaaaand $30k later ... I am 1000% jealous. You could AIRBnB this space to men for about $300 an hour for 'mental therapy!' Just an idea. (I'll reserve January 2nd for the next 3 years, 10am to 1pm.) To get over the holiday madness. Thanks, Nick in Redfield Arkansas

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 4 місяці тому

      Great idea! Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @mikecrook8650
    @mikecrook8650 7 місяців тому

    Great video and fly Shorty thank's for sharing.

  • @mikeney5113
    @mikeney5113 7 місяців тому

    Very cool looking streamer shorty. Thanks for sharing

  • @guitarhiker4449
    @guitarhiker4449 7 місяців тому

    Great little breakdown. One thing that always bugged me no pun intended is in which direction to put the flies into the little slots. Occassionally i find out that i put them in upside down. Also with a bit larger flies especially egg patterns i tend to skip a slot in order to make room for the next egg fly. I have tried putting them in free roaming boxes but egg flies with a veil tend to get stuck together in the hooks. So you go to pull one out and 5 come out and you drop a few on the ground lol. I havent tried magnetic boxes yet?.. plano makes a new one i might try. Lastly i put all my streamers in bugger barns but they take up alot of space. I kinda wish the slots in those were a bit closer together. Gain one thing and lose another. Too flat of a box and it crushes certain flies... Any good box recommendations for holding a large amount of egg paterns and nymphs?... Thanks! Fish on!🐟🎣

  • @ki6ada2005
    @ki6ada2005 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing. I am a beginner fly tying guy. But this looks possible. 👍

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 7 місяців тому

      Sure it is! Let me now how it works out for you.

  • @BigMoneyJonah
    @BigMoneyJonah 7 місяців тому

    Very nice Shorty. 🔥

  • @robertmajor4904
    @robertmajor4904 8 місяців тому

    Great looking parachute Shorty, I like the look of the shaggy Woodchuck fur makes some great texture, now I have to try that!

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 7 місяців тому

      Thanks. It really is a great material with which to work and makes a very effective pattern.

  • @MrVezzuto
    @MrVezzuto 8 місяців тому

    Another good one

  • @kenb4685
    @kenb4685 8 місяців тому

    Gidday Shorty. Fantastic tutorial. Great tips. Thankyou.

  • @JosiahTeft
    @JosiahTeft 8 місяців тому

    Would love to have a beginners guide to buying hackle😂. I’m overwhelmed by the options and want to know what the best bang for the buck is. “If someone has nothing… what should they buy first?” I have been tying flies when I go to my dad’s house😅… now I am building out my own kit but haven’t spent 30 years collecting things on sale like my dad has. Where should someone start with hackle?

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 8 місяців тому

      Hackle is tough. You should really find someone with experience and walk you through it. There are so many variables they are difficult to cover in a 10 minute video. I might give it a try but in the meantime find an experienced tier to help you out.

  • @robertmajor4904
    @robertmajor4904 8 місяців тому

    Thank you Shorty, a wonderful modern take on the Mayfly!

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 8 місяців тому

      My pleasure. I am glad you enjoyed it.

  • @nicholasdeluca3580
    @nicholasdeluca3580 8 місяців тому

    WoW ... incredibly well done video AND so informative. Thank you. Nick in Redfield Arkansas

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 8 місяців тому

      Thanks. I am glad you enjoyed it.

  • @charleshutcheson2506
    @charleshutcheson2506 8 місяців тому

    Shorty, you’re ‘Longy’ on skill!

  • @garystrain3
    @garystrain3 8 місяців тому

    What a lovely fly. I’ll certainly be trying this in the coming season here in Ireland.

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 8 місяців тому

      Awesome. Let me know how you make out.

  • @MrVezzuto
    @MrVezzuto 8 місяців тому

    Another great tying video

  • @mikeney5113
    @mikeney5113 8 місяців тому

    Nice pattern shorty

  • @evilmothericebearkillerbir6016
    @evilmothericebearkillerbir6016 8 місяців тому

    nice can you put what you usa in the drop down plz

  • @user-lv4zo6fx2h
    @user-lv4zo6fx2h 8 місяців тому

    Smart looking nymph

  • @MarcTelesha
    @MarcTelesha 8 місяців тому

    I have been wrapping the pheasant fiber wrapped around the wire and then wrap and rib with mono or tinsel. I never have a PT fall apart anymore. I then make a dubbing loop and twist the peacock hurl and wrap that and never have an issue with the hurl breaking off. I know the dubbing is easier but peacock hurl is fish magic. It is adding maybe 60 seconds ot the fly but it is nearly indestructible.

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 8 місяців тому

      Awesome! We all do it a little differently and that is why I share. Load the old mental hard drive with as many tricks as possible and retrieve them when necessary. Peace.

    • @MarcTelesha
      @MarcTelesha 8 місяців тому

      @@ShortyOnTheFly I swear I have been fly tying since the early 80s and I always am learning. What makes tying and fly fishing as fun.

    • @ShortyOnTheFly
      @ShortyOnTheFly 8 місяців тому

      @@MarcTelesha I learn or discover something new every time I sit down at the vise. Rock on!

  • @jimholland1592
    @jimholland1592 8 місяців тому

    Nicely done 😉