Now I don't Tie nor Fly Fish so my question is from an Avid Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass Fisherman. What would happen if you REALLY backed off on the trimming of the fly..? Would it have too much wind resistance to be cast accurately or would I need to choose a larger hook..? I just gotta wonder if the larger profile of a fly that didn't get such a drastic haircut wouldn't fish better...?
You would need a larger hook yes, and a heavier fly rod. The fly line weight is what casts the fly. So a lighter fly line will not cast a wind resistant fly as well as a heavier fly line. You can cast large heavy and wind resistant flies on heavier fly lines. So this fly can be cast on a 6wt rod somewhat easily, but something more bulky might need an 8wt fly rod. Hope that helps
Do you think you could switch up the colors and have a good sunfish pattern for bass? Also, really cool mullet pattern. Should work well for blue runners.
+Charlie Wilson spot on Charlie! You can tie this in any color combo you want. Both ep fiber and Congo hair have a multitude of colors, and there is always the sharpie coloring part as well.
I watched several baitfish pattern videos of yours and they look quite good, to the point and attractive.Sorry, I have one criticism. You seem to use different, specialized materials in every pattern. I can not keep an endless supply of inventory in stock; they are usually quite expensive. If you have an endless collection from a flyshop connection this couldwork.For me, I need to stock a few products in a few basic colors and have a collection of sharpies. When I see videos like yours, I just have to modify and adapt. Pretty much, they look alright.I do appreciate your tips and techniques and gradually purchase some of the products that you endorse to stay up to date with best materials.Cheers. Jim
I’m all about modifying and adapting. No problem there. Use whatever you can, and change it up if you have too. Many of the specialized materials I use are less expensive than the ones in a fly shop. For instance, this fly you commented on uses “Congo hair” instead of EP fiber. EP fibers are $7-9/bag, and Congo hair is $2.50.. but if you have EP already on hand use it. Same with most of my dubbing, it’s from a place called fly tiers dungeon. The subbing is $0.75-$1/bag. When I can, I try to use a less expensive material. But I totally get your concern, and in previous videos I’ve addressed this and told my subs that they should feel free to change out materials, hooks, etc. I’ve even discussed the sharpie thing as well. Anyway, good luck with all of it, and keep tying my friend! :)
Stuff from fly tyers dungeon is a hell of a deal, I bought some dubbing to make the glass minnows from the one video and ended up buying a lot of material and it's great quality. Haven't tried the Congo hair just because I really like EP fibers but it's probably good to. I buy most everything else I tie with from j stockard or Amazon.
I've caught plenty of striped bass and weakfish on mullets! This looks like a winner to me!
Thanks
Fiberlicious. Awesome tie and awesome video.
Thank you! :)
You have nice technique. Thank you!
Thanks
Best step by step tutorials.
+som Alexander thank you! :)
Nice fly, hope to get into fly fishing for reds here in Florida when I get some free time 👍
Let me know how you do! Thanks man! :)
looks like it would work well with some olives, yellows, and blues added in to imitate bluegill for bass too
Oh yeah man absolutely! Have you checked out my bluegill pattern? The fathead bluegill?
I musr have missed that one
It’s different than this one for sure, but it works well for an injured or dying bluegill.
ive gotta go look it up. i've had to many times i've seen a bass smoke a bluegill within eye shot of me for me to not carry bluegill flies.
Yeah man, I feel ya! “Fathead squishy streamer bluegill”. Look it up you will find it.
Looks really nice. Kind of a long tie but seems worth it
+Chris Cox it is, ep flies aren't quick
I use Congo Hair instead of Puglisi too, but it doesn't make wasting so much material feel much better.
is that a new vise
Now I don't Tie nor Fly Fish so my question is from an Avid Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass Fisherman.
What would happen if you REALLY backed off on the trimming of the fly..? Would it have too much wind resistance to be cast accurately or would I need to choose a larger hook..? I just gotta wonder if the larger profile of a fly that didn't get such a drastic haircut wouldn't fish better...?
You would need a larger hook yes, and a heavier fly rod. The fly line weight is what casts the fly. So a lighter fly line will not cast a wind resistant fly as well as a heavier fly line. You can cast large heavy and wind resistant flies on heavier fly lines. So this fly can be cast on a 6wt rod somewhat easily, but something more bulky might need an 8wt fly rod. Hope that helps
Do you think you could switch up the colors and have a good sunfish pattern for bass? Also, really cool mullet pattern. Should work well for blue runners.
FlyinThruColorado not to answer for McFly but absolutely. Another option would be to tie in all white and color it with markers.
+Charlie Wilson spot on Charlie! You can tie this in any color combo you want. Both ep fiber and Congo hair have a multitude of colors, and there is always the sharpie coloring part as well.
Great video. Can you tell me where you got your tying bench?
Oasis tying benches. Go check them out. Let them know you found it through me if you don’t mind
Where do you by congo hair?
Fly tiers dungeon. It’s an online purchase. Just look them up and you will find them
Thanks for the video.
👍
How do you decide whether to tie the material on top of each other or side to side ( your v tie)?
+som Alexander on the bottom of the fly, its more the v tie, on top you don't need to "split" the hook
Thanks!
no problem.
Fantastic.
+Luis Militano thank you
I watched several baitfish pattern videos of yours and they look quite good, to the point and attractive.Sorry, I have one criticism. You seem to use different, specialized materials in every pattern. I can not keep an endless supply of inventory in stock; they are usually quite expensive. If you have an endless collection from a flyshop connection this couldwork.For me, I need to stock a few products in a few basic colors and have a collection of sharpies. When I see videos like yours, I just have to modify and adapt. Pretty much, they look alright.I do appreciate your tips and techniques and gradually purchase some of the products that you endorse to stay up to date with best materials.Cheers. Jim
I’m all about modifying and adapting. No problem there. Use whatever you can, and change it up if you have too. Many of the specialized materials I use are less expensive than the ones in a fly shop. For instance, this fly you commented on uses “Congo hair” instead of EP fiber. EP fibers are $7-9/bag, and Congo hair is $2.50.. but if you have EP already on hand use it. Same with most of my dubbing, it’s from a place called fly tiers dungeon. The subbing is $0.75-$1/bag. When I can, I try to use a less expensive material. But I totally get your concern, and in previous videos I’ve addressed this and told my subs that they should feel free to change out materials, hooks, etc. I’ve even discussed the sharpie thing as well. Anyway, good luck with all of it, and keep tying my friend! :)
Stuff from fly tyers dungeon is a hell of a deal, I bought some dubbing to make the glass minnows from the one video and ended up buying a lot of material and it's great quality. Haven't tried the Congo hair just because I really like EP fibers but it's probably good to. I buy most everything else I tie with from j stockard or Amazon.
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