Hi George....new to your channel....great video. I am 70 years old and have tied flies since I was 8years old...my grandfather taught me. Used foraged materials...road kill hunting etc all these years and as you said the mothball is the only way to keep feathers safe. Great video Sir. Regards Robbie
Hi George, what I use when the fly needs to be dried is Silica Gel. I fill a small medicine bottle with them and into the pocket. When the fly needs to be dried off pop it into the bottle replace the lid and shake and you are ready to go, those Silica Gel packs come with shoe boxes or clothing great piece of kit.
I have watched quite a few of your videos, and really I am impressed, its the down to earth and very constructive for the everyday fly tier and fisher. I have been tying for about ten years on and off but only since lockdown did I properly investigate my potential with the craft. Needless to say I had some totally frustrating sessions and some very satisfying sessions. It was when I got to the water and my flies started catching, I realized the beauty of flies (up wings, Catskill style) is a totally separate thing from the practically of fishing flies. There is a fine line between flies for catching and flies for art. Although they all catch. Your flies are very good, I have many similar in my box that I have never fished, simply because I had no confidence in them. In other words I thought that the fancy flies were what were needed. I have read loads of books and in reality I need to just watch your videos. So my rods and reels are ready, my fly box is full and my season on a river is about to begin, first time in two years (sea fishing was the catch last two seasons) I can hardly wait. You have inspired me to get back out there and read the water, thank you so much.
Great video my friend, in regards to moth balls I order them from Aliexpress, and you get a nice bag of it. Also a tip for Heron feathers, they clean their plumage every year when farmers cut the grass on the fields, if you walk the fields you will see every second day new heron feathers on the grass, a trick I learned from an old angler. 😊
You're a common scofflaw with those mothballs Sir 😀 Great idea with found feathers going into the freezer - we are always finding them on walks with the dog.
Hi George, interesting video as usual on storing tying materials. I wonder if a video on fly preparation prior to use, fly dressing of different kinds of flies, emergers, dries, wet flies etc, there doesn't seem to be many videos on the subject. Regards Jon
Nice fly chuir me cupla san bhusca You’re videos are a great help very informative ! A video describing the Irish hatch chart would be a great help .. just an idea
Really like your channel, have enjoyed your vids and have learned quite a lot. May I ask what is the brand of your illuminated magnification, I think I’d benefit from one of those!! Thank you!!
@@springerspanielful would u get an iron blue dun on the water this early in March ? I’m pretty sure I seen one yesterday, thought it was LDO at the start but seeing pics of IBD it looks very alike
@@davidgregg8757 They are a fly of April and May,with a later emergence in September October.There is another fly that hatches earlier as you've described,it's not an IBD,however from a fishing point of view there's no real difference,so use your best IBD imitation,the fish won't know the difference.
Hi George, I have a question for you .I have a 12 year old Springer bitch and I'm thinking of getting a new pup. Do you have any advice for introducing a new pup to an old dog. I'm worried about the old dog becoming jealous or feeling rejected.
There's always a risk of the issues you cited,the best way to avoid them is to introduce the dogs away from your home eg a park or field not known to the senior dog,then bring both home together,no guarantee but it works in most cases.
Hi George....new to your channel....great video. I am 70 years old and have tied flies since I was 8years old...my grandfather taught me. Used foraged materials...road kill hunting etc all these years and as you said the mothball is the only way to keep feathers safe. Great video Sir. Regards Robbie
Many thanks Bob,welcome to the channel.
Hi George, what I use when the fly needs to be dried is Silica Gel. I fill a small medicine bottle with them and into the pocket. When the fly needs to be dried off pop it into the bottle replace the lid and shake and you are ready to go, those Silica Gel packs come with shoe boxes or clothing great piece of kit.
Great idea
Thank you George.
Fíor fáilte romhat a chara.
Excellent.
Thank you! Cheers!
I have watched quite a few of your videos, and really I am impressed, its the down to earth and very constructive for the everyday fly tier and fisher. I have been tying for about ten years on and off but only since lockdown did I properly investigate my potential with the craft. Needless to say I had some totally frustrating sessions and some very satisfying sessions.
It was when I got to the water and my flies started catching, I realized the beauty of flies (up wings, Catskill style) is a totally separate thing from the practically of fishing flies. There is a fine line between flies for catching and flies for art. Although they all catch.
Your flies are very good, I have many similar in my box that I have never fished, simply because I had no confidence in them. In other words I thought that the fancy flies were what were needed.
I have read loads of books and in reality I need to just watch your videos.
So my rods and reels are ready, my fly box is full and my season on a river is about to begin, first time in two years (sea fishing was the catch last two seasons) I can hardly wait.
You have inspired me to get back out there and read the water, thank you so much.
I'm flattered,thank you so much,you've inspired me to keep on making these vids into the future.
Great video my friend, in regards to moth balls I order them from Aliexpress, and you get a nice bag of it. Also a tip for Heron feathers, they clean their plumage every year when farmers cut the grass on the fields, if you walk the fields you will see every second day new heron feathers on the grass, a trick I learned from an old angler. 😊
Good man John,see you in Kilkenny.
Thanks for the info George👍
No problem 👍
You're a common scofflaw with those mothballs Sir 😀
Great idea with found feathers going into the freezer - we are always finding them on walks with the dog.
Thanks 👍
Great video. Well done George
Thanks for the visit
Great video George, great info, thanks, thumbs up and regards,, Tony.
Thanks for the visit Tony.
Great information George.as always thank you my friend.
Very welcome
Nice vid George ,good information and very well explained,good luck for the new season 👍👍
Thanks, you too!
Hi George, interesting video as usual on storing tying materials. I wonder if a video on fly preparation prior to use, fly dressing of different kinds of flies, emergers, dries, wet flies etc, there doesn't seem to be many videos on the subject. Regards Jon
Great suggestion!
Nice fly chuir me cupla san bhusca
You’re videos are a great help very informative !
A video describing the Irish hatch chart would be a great help .. just an idea
Glad to help,a hatch chart is on the cards..
Really like your channel, have enjoyed your vids and have learned quite a lot.
May I ask what is the brand of your illuminated magnification, I think I’d benefit from one of those!!
Thank you!!
Unfortunately there's no makers name, I bought it more than 30 years ago from a company called Machine Mart.
Cracking video George . Funny enough a moth got into my fly box years ago and destroyed everyone I had
That's their forte alright.
@@springerspanielful would u get an iron blue dun on the water this early in March ? I’m pretty sure I seen one yesterday, thought it was LDO at the start but seeing pics of IBD it looks very alike
@@davidgregg8757 They are a fly of April and May,with a later emergence in September October.There is another fly that hatches earlier as you've described,it's not an IBD,however from a fishing point of view there's no real difference,so use your best IBD imitation,the fish won't know the difference.
Enjoyed that... míle maith mo chara 🎣👍👍
Fáilte is fiche..
Hi George,does the pattern have to have a Blue bead or would a black bead be okay ??? Thanks for another great video,cheers from Bonnie Scotland.
A purple bead is best for the Iron blue,black is a good all round bead color for a nymph though.
Thanks for answering my question regards found' feathers. Is the 1.5mm bead tiugsten or brass?
Either will do.
what weight bead would you use for the size 20 hook ?
Dunno the weight,it measures 1.5mm
I have all the materials to make that fly, thanks, I will make and fish some.
Have fun
Good vid . Everything should be kept in individual zip lock bags its the only way to defeat moths .
For sure.
Hi George, I have a question for you .I have a 12 year old Springer bitch and I'm thinking of getting a new pup.
Do you have any advice for introducing a new pup to an old dog.
I'm worried about the old dog becoming jealous or feeling rejected.
There's always a risk of the issues you cited,the best way to avoid them is to introduce the dogs away from your home eg a park or field not known to the senior dog,then bring both home together,no guarantee but it works in most cases.
Thanks for the advice