Great video! Just got interested in tying big streamers after fifty plus years of tying! Go figure. When applying the eyes I've used a drill bit to put a little reverse taper in one of my bodkins to use to push the eyes in place. I also take a small piece of wax paper to fold over the top of the fly so I can pinch the eyes in place with out becoming part of the fly!!
Thanks Steve! I think you could add weight with some lead wire on the hook, or even hide a bead or conehead under the chenille. Check out Dave's video on our channel for the Flash Drive Minnow. It is a similar fly that incorporates a conehead. I prefer to keep this fly neutrally buoyant. Change your sinking line to change your depth. The way this fly hangs in the water column is a big key to its success. Happy Tying!
The eyes stay on relatively well with the loctite. I know some folks save up the flies that have lost eyes but are otherwise in good shape and then glue new eyes on to get them ready to fish again.
Great video! Definitely my favorite Smallmouth fly.
Great video! Just got interested in tying big streamers after fifty plus years of tying! Go figure. When applying the eyes I've used a drill bit to put a little reverse taper in one of my bodkins to use to push the eyes in place. I also take a small piece of wax paper to fold over the top of the fly so I can pinch the eyes in place with out becoming part of the fly!!
A silver sharpie works incredibly well for coloring the head on the white and gray color combo fyi.
I’ve got to try this fly again. Tied a handful up and never really caught much on them. Probably wasn’t the fly for the reason I wasn’t catching.
Would be a great shad fly too
Fantastic tutorial Hans! Could I build some weight into this if I so desired? What do you think would be best , lead wire or some sort of tungsten ?
Thanks Steve! I think you could add weight with some lead wire on the hook, or even hide a bead or conehead under the chenille. Check out Dave's video on our channel for the Flash Drive Minnow. It is a similar fly that incorporates a conehead.
I prefer to keep this fly neutrally buoyant. Change your sinking line to change your depth. The way this fly hangs in the water column is a big key to its success. Happy Tying!
@@hansrcsd Great thanks Hans ! I’ll be sure to check out Dave’s video.
How well do the eyes stay on after fishing it for awhile or catching a few fish?
The eyes stay on relatively well with the loctite. I know some folks save up the flies that have lost eyes but are otherwise in good shape and then glue new eyes on to get them ready to fish again.
Schminnow-like