Mostly through fishing the fly and seeing how it behaves in the water. They usually evolve over many months. I very rarely get them how I want straight away and most patterns will be tweaked as I learn better ways. Simple to tie, more durable, less fouling for example
@@paul_monaghan And they are still here because of their success. The sparser that EP related flies are tied, the better they seem to work (and behave in the water and in the air) That little guy you tied looks perfect. Thank you for sharing your magic with us. I started watching you a long time ago and have learned so much regarding proportions and controlling sparsity/density. Your flies would look amazing in the water!
Hi Paul I'm planning a bass fishing trip to Holland taking the usual sandeel and clouser and small crab patterns I use in Kerry. Do the Dutch tend to use these baitfish patterns for bass? If so which do you know are most effective? If using fast sinking lines is it also advisable to add weight and/or keel these baitfish patterns?
I've never fished in Holland or very often for bass. I would say what you are taking will be enough. You could of course tie some Fuzzies, Deceivers or some fancy flatwings, but I suspect location will be more important.
@@paul_monaghan Thanks for replying Paul. I know the Dutch are using larger EP baitfish patterns especially in the Rotterdam seaport. The few I've made with EP fibre I tested in my pond and they looked certain to tangle the hook so I like your fuzzy fibre take on them. Can't get white/grey Nayat for love nor money right now tho.
Paul, that's a sweet little baitfish fly. Looks like universal applications for sure. Thanks.
Very nice tie. Will definitely be using this one!👍👍
Simple but looks deadly 🎣🎣💯💯💯 thanks for sharing my friend 💯💯💯
Cool! I like flies that are easy to knit. Very thoughtful proportions in all your flies. Thanks Paul! Tell me, how do your ideas come about?
Mostly through fishing the fly and seeing how it behaves in the water. They usually evolve over many months. I very rarely get them how I want straight away and most patterns will be tweaked as I learn better ways. Simple to tie, more durable, less fouling for example
Very nice. I have used similar patterns to great success. Your ties are always much better proportioned, even, and of appropriate density. :-D
Yes been around along time this one, as I allude to in the description
@@paul_monaghan And they are still here because of their success. The sparser that EP related flies are tied, the better they seem to work (and behave in the water and in the air) That little guy you tied looks perfect.
Thank you for sharing your magic with us. I started watching you a long time ago and have learned so much regarding proportions and controlling sparsity/density. Your flies would look amazing in the water!
Do these work for salmon and trout?
Hi Paul I'm planning a bass fishing trip to Holland taking the usual sandeel and clouser and small crab patterns I use in Kerry. Do the Dutch tend to use these baitfish patterns for bass? If so which do you know are most effective? If using fast sinking lines is it also advisable to add weight and/or keel these baitfish patterns?
I've never fished in Holland or very often for bass. I would say what you are taking will be enough. You could of course tie some Fuzzies, Deceivers or some fancy flatwings, but I suspect location will be more important.
@@paul_monaghan Thanks for replying Paul. I know the Dutch are using larger EP baitfish patterns especially in the Rotterdam seaport. The few I've made with EP fibre I tested in my pond and they looked certain to tangle the hook so I like your fuzzy fibre take on them. Can't get white/grey Nayat for love nor money right now tho.
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Its too fast Paul! Can't keep up.😅 Please do one where you talk and slow down.
The talkie ones will come back. These are really for other platforms and I had a few I needed to edit