Not sure if you'll see this on an old video but I've been tying these and tying in either one or two soft hackle feathers (depending on the shank size) to the front of the sections and it makes such a nice little fly. I love it because it has the crazy movement of a feather GC, but I can add whatever color I want with the dubbing.
Great looking fly m8!! I have saved a lot of money by using cheap "jewlery pins" and make tail shanks with them. It is just "cut to length" and bend. You get 50-100 for like 1-2$.
great tie. I make my own shanks and the smallest I can make them is 10 mm so mine won't have as much movement as yours but it still looks great in the water. also, I made a dubbing brush table from scratch off youtube. thanks.PS_ I noticed you did'nt clear your hook eye of glue .Just a pointer for your viewers.Running it under hot tap water or dipping it into a glass of near boiling water will fix the fibres in place.
Very ingenious. Not something I have materials for, but fun to watch. Just one thing, if I were going to all that trouble I would want it super-secure! I’d want those sections all whipped. Imagine one of them unwinding after a bit of fishing! (I know you’ll tell me it never happens.) Serious question - Why wind the dubbing brush towards you? It seems harder to secure well that way. There must be a reason.
Glad you enjoyed it! You’re right, I’m going to tell you you don’t need to whip finish it. I don’t whip finish a lot of my flies, with that superglue on there it never comes off. Regarding wrapping materials, no rhyme or reason, just habit. 🙂
Hi Mark! Yes I have and love the blends! They would work great too!! Really any dubbing multi colored with appropriate length will work. Try it out and let me know what you think!
I noticed that if I leave the laser dub a bit too long it will foul. And that’s w/o a trailing hook! I am thinking of using a bit stiffer, shorter leader. Do you have any anti-foul tips. I am using a Skagit setup. Thanks!!!
Yes fouling happens and there are a few things you can try to minimize it. Here’s when I’ve seen it; 1) when a fish bangs the tail, it’ll wrap then (really nothing you can do about that) 2) when I cast to jerky and my stroke is not smooth (slow down your casting stroke and lengthen your tippit by a couple feet) 3) not moving the fly quick enough downstream for example if you cast upstream, and you pause, giving the tail a chance to wrap (just change the angle of your cast that your fly is always under tension going downstream. Hope that helps!
You can do it one of two ways... First use your dubbing brush table. Second use a tool like a dubbing spinner for each section. Both are easy but the first way drives more consistency between sections.
Nice of you to show the finished fly/wet first.. kept my interest right off the start.
Thank you for the comment, I try to make the videos the way I'd like to see them!
Thank you so much for putting this together. Excellent video, and tying. Can't wait to make one and try it out!
You are so welcome! Please tag me on Instagram so I can see your fly!
Great tie!!! You’ve inspired me to tie some different patterns for smallmouth and crappie. Thanks for sharing 😃🎣🐟
That is awesome! Tag me on Instagram would love to see your flies!!
Fantastic video of a new pattern that I’ll be sure to tie really soon. Thanks 🙏 for sharing!!
Oh I’m so glad you like it! Such a fun pattern and it catches fish too!!
Not sure if you'll see this on an old video but I've been tying these and tying in either one or two soft hackle feathers (depending on the shank size) to the front of the sections and it makes such a nice little fly. I love it because it has the crazy movement of a feather GC, but I can add whatever color I want with the dubbing.
Great idea, thanks for sharing! 👍👍
That's a great idea, thanks for sharing!! 👍👍
Great looking fly and ty is presented very clear and concise. Bonus alternatives at the end are very helpful. Thanks for sharing
Glad it was helpful! I enjoy being able to help others! Have a great day!
This was truly awesome. Thanks to Blane Chocklett and Trout Tornado. More please.
Thank you!! Check out the M&M series! So good!
great looking pattern.
Thank you! Cheers!
Excellent✌ watch to the end !
Thanks Graeme!
Great looking fly m8!!
I have saved a lot of money by using cheap "jewlery pins" and make tail shanks with them. It is just "cut to length" and bend. You get 50-100 for like 1-2$.
That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing!!
I tie similar patterns for tarpon. Circle hook mustad demon 4/0, sardine colours in synthetic fibers, and no more length that 2 inches.
Sounds awesome! I’m sure they destroy it! Thanks for sharing!
great tie. I make my own shanks and the smallest I can make them is 10 mm so mine won't have as much movement as yours but it still looks great in the water. also, I made a dubbing brush table from scratch off youtube. thanks.PS_ I noticed you did'nt clear your hook eye of glue .Just a pointer for your viewers.Running it under hot tap water or dipping it into a glass of near boiling water will fix the fibres in place.
Awesome! Thanks for the tying tip, much appreciated! 🙏
Very ingenious. Not something I have materials for, but fun to watch.
Just one thing, if I were going to all that trouble I would want it super-secure! I’d want those sections all whipped.
Imagine one of them unwinding after a bit of fishing! (I know you’ll tell me it never happens.)
Serious question - Why wind the dubbing brush towards you? It seems harder to secure well that way. There must be a reason.
Glad you enjoyed it! You’re right, I’m going to tell you you don’t need to whip finish it. I don’t whip finish a lot of my flies, with that superglue on there it never comes off. Regarding wrapping materials, no rhyme or reason, just habit. 🙂
This looks like a great pattern. Where did you get that cool brush building table?
Thanks it was gifted to me unfortunately the company is out of business. Any dubbing table will work!
Do you sell flies bro? I’m not that serious of a fly tier. I tie some nymphs in the winter months. Just wondering. Absolutely sick micro game changer.
A close friend of mine ties my flies and sells them. If you would like you can message me on Instagram and I'll share his contact information.
Nice flies! Have you tried using Arizona Semi Seal dubbing?
Hi Mark! Yes I have and love the blends! They would work great too!! Really any dubbing multi colored with appropriate length will work. Try it out and let me know what you think!
Really nice fly m8.
Have you though about using á small hook at the back??
To get the dreaded "tail nippers"??
Thanks Mate! Yes! In fact, on my Instagram page I have posted some pics where I have done just that. Hate those sneaky tail nippers!!
Do u ever add weight or a cone heads to get it down ?
Yes! Done both, easiest way is to tie a loop knot and put a tungsten bead in the loop. Sounds crazy I know but works great!
I noticed that if I leave the laser dub a bit too long it will foul. And that’s w/o a trailing hook! I am thinking of using a bit stiffer, shorter leader. Do you have any anti-foul tips. I am using a Skagit setup. Thanks!!!
Yes fouling happens and there are a few things you can try to minimize it. Here’s when I’ve seen it; 1) when a fish bangs the tail, it’ll wrap then (really nothing you can do about that) 2) when I cast to jerky and my stroke is not smooth (slow down your casting stroke and lengthen your tippit by a couple feet) 3) not moving the fly quick enough downstream for example if you cast upstream, and you pause, giving the tail a chance to wrap (just change the angle of your cast that your fly is always under tension going downstream. Hope that helps!
Great looking fly! One question - your brush to laser dub (you said ice dub in the video)?
It’s both… laser and ice dub… go to the brush making section and let me know if you have any questions.
That looks absolutely deadly. Just started tying. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Matt!
Who makes that dubbing brush table?
Unfortunately the manufacturer doesn't exist anymore, any dubbing brush table will work.
That brown wooden brush. Where u get that at?? Lmk please. Dope ass jig ma boi
Nothing more than a popsicle stick with Velcro… you can make it at home! Easy!
@Trout Tornado can I show me a pic of yours brotha. If u don't mind g ty
Reach out to me on Instagram and I can share a picture!
How did you make the dubbing strip
You can do it one of two ways... First use your dubbing brush table. Second use a tool like a dubbing spinner for each section. Both are easy but the first way drives more consistency between sections.
Loved this!! Do you sell them? And if so… pls let me know…
Jay sorry I only sell my flies once a year, around Christmas. Keep your eyes open, I'm sure there will be some Micro Game Changers.
Where did you get your dubbing brush table?
Unfortunately the company is out of business, but any small dubbing brush table will work just fine.
Is there somewhere to purchase these.
Yes you can either DM me on Instagram or send me an email @ salmotrutta68@gmail.com. I have a friend that will tie them for me!
Do you sell these?
Jay sorry I only sell my flies once a year, around Christmas. Keep your eyes open, I'm sure there will be some Micro Game Changers.
Great fly, terrible music
Lol! I've changed my music choices making it easier to enjoy and tried to reduce the volume too!
Pls email me… thanks
Jay sorry I only sell my flies once a year, around Christmas. Keep your eyes open, I'm sure there will be some Micro Game Changers.