I tie something like this, but I use burlap instead of yarn. I like a coral-colored thread. Yes, I have caught fish with it. A good coating of either head cement or clear fingernail is a good finishing touch. And the fibers hanging down are good leg imitations.
Makflies Mak do you have any advice on hackles? I’m particularly trying to get long yet narrow hackle feathers for my size 18 and 20 black midge flies. I did buy a cape online but every feather is just too long and won’t wrap nicely. Not interested in colours just a straight black but not sure if I should purchase a specific cape for these or buy individuals from Whitting. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi Junior,, You need a Sadle, its a streight one size Hackle from top to bottom , Lakelad Fly tying does them, I would sudgest go for ( Pro Sadle ) wich is reasonable price, if you can afford then you can buy Bronz , Silver , Gold,
Nice fly. I use this fly quite a bit for Grayling. My mam and dad used to have a mat in their kitchen which was the perfect combination of colours for this fly! I managed to steal quite a bit to tie many flies before my mam caught me and put a stop to it! My grandma had a beautiful olive chenille table spread which I used to steal bits from too! These were great for Damsels! Great videos. I've subbed!
Lol.... Naughty ,,, I like that salmon ninja,, I do that some time when she is not at home ,, I have taken so much from xmas tree lol.. Thank you for watching Regards Mak
Did you separate the yarn before tying? When you showed the skein it looked like a couple of "strands" together, tying the fly it looked like a single strand.
I tie something like this, but I use burlap instead of yarn. I like a coral-colored thread. Yes, I have caught fish with it. A good coating of either head cement or clear fingernail is a good finishing touch. And the fibers hanging down are good leg imitations.
Thank you Gene :-)
Brilliant stuff Mak
@@philipjones6083 thank you ☺️
Can't go wrong with this one. Simple and effective. One of my favorites to tie and fish. Thank you Mak.......
Thank you Kevin,, I am glad you like it :-)
Very nice fly Mak, could see this being very effective as a dropper or a lazy day of fishing under a strike indicator
Thank you Junior,, I agree , it works both way, last year I have sold quite a lot
Makflies Mak do you have any advice on hackles? I’m particularly trying to get long yet narrow hackle feathers for my size 18 and 20 black midge flies. I did buy a cape online but every feather is just too long and won’t wrap nicely. Not interested in colours just a straight black but not sure if I should purchase a specific cape for these or buy individuals from Whitting. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi Junior,, You need a Sadle, its a streight one size Hackle from top to bottom , Lakelad Fly tying does them, I would sudgest go for ( Pro Sadle ) wich is reasonable price, if you can afford then you can buy Bronz , Silver , Gold,
Makflies Gentleman thanks very much
Nice fly. I use this fly quite a bit for Grayling. My mam and dad used to have a mat in their kitchen which was the perfect combination of colours for this fly! I managed to steal quite a bit to tie many flies before my mam caught me and put a stop to it! My grandma had a beautiful olive chenille table spread which I used to steal bits from too! These were great for Damsels! Great videos. I've subbed!
Lol.... Naughty ,,, I like that salmon ninja,, I do that some time when she is not at home ,, I have taken so much from xmas tree lol.. Thank you for watching
Regards
Mak
That’s a Utah killer bug nice fly thanks for sharing
Thank you Tom :))
Terrific looking bug Arshad. Well tied. Thank you for sharing.
Cheers Danny :)
Did you separate the yarn before tying? When you showed the skein it looked like a couple of "strands" together, tying the fly it looked like a single
strand.
Thank you William, I didn't split it, This yarn is uneven from places, so I trimmed it, it is 2 strand Yarn :))
@@Makflies Thanks! I bought a very good, color wise, substitute for 477 and am looking forward to tying killer bugs.
Would you ever put shellback on this or is it more effective without? Nice video :)
Thank you Lewis, It's more effective like that :)
This fly looks great. I love your videos. Is the wire used for weight and to thicken the body?
Thank Jeffery , it is used for both 👍🏻
I figured as such. Thanks for getting back to me.
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Like that one Mak
Thank you Mate :-)
So simple yet so effective ..great fly!
Thank you solo :-)
nice KILLAA Mak.. thnx.!! ;))
Cheers Kiyoshi :-)
What color yarn?
Hi James, Beginning of this Video I showed the Colour & Batch no :))
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Thank you friend, I wish I could send it to yiou
That isn't a variation? It is exactly a Killer Bug
Thank you lan, I am glad you like it :))
@@Makflies Nice flies! These are great in med-small streams in Idaho. Sometimes I tie with a stiff but sparse hackle up front.
@@AnonymousOtters Thank you lan , :))