Barry that's the best demo I've seen on these wings, and a big thank you. Cutting the fibers eliminated that thick line up the middle which now makes the wing look so much more natural. Bravo.
Thank you so much Barre! How cool is it that a guy in Vermont can reach out with a question on UA-cam and have the video tutorial a week later from his idol half way around the world. I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. I also appreciate all the knowledge you have given me over the past few months of learning to tie.
Hi Lucas, a pleasure to be able to help. I actually new a similar technique from the late Terry Ruaan who used a very similar technique for mayfly wings in the early 90's, so not that difficult for me to learn again. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I was thinking the same thing, this internet is great. Young people don't know how well they have it made. Its great to be able to learn from a video from somebody half way around the world.
These flies are so beautiful it would be a shame to go fishing🎣 with them. These patterns are more for a fly-tie-museum !!! Like every time, greetings and tight lines from the Čech Republic 🇨🇿
WOW! Absolutely amazing. Brilliantly creative. My first attempt was.... a first attempt. But I'm going to keep at it until I get it. Love this. Thank you.
Superb tutorial, the finished wing looks amazing, you make it look straightforward but I know from vast experience it isn’t, can’t wait to give it a try.
Good looking Wings, I got to learn that way of tying wings also. I have not Mastered the Wally Wings yet, but I'm getting better. I am having trouble pulling the fibers down on the Wally Wings without getting a small hole in one or both wings. Sometimes I can cut the small hole out, like you said, making the wings larger than the size I need. I have tyied a lot of different kind of flies since I have started the craft, but the Mayfly has become my favorite. I want to learn every Mayfly pattern I can find. I want to become a Master Mayfly tier and I'm learning from the BEST. THANKS Barry, for all the GREAT videos. I ordered your Book six days ago and I cannot wait until it gets here. Hopefully it will arrive in the next day or two. I wish now I would have ordered it overnight express. I have never looked so, forward into get a book in my life. Thank Again Mike
@@Thefeatherbender yes sir, a friend of mine is a lab tech. at out local hostial, he fixed me up with those needle protectors. I'm doing Ok with the wings, they just don't always come out perfect. I think my biggest problem is the quality of feathers I'm using. I bought a bag of cheap mallard flank. I figured for practing I needed to start with the cheap stuff. Now that I got the hang of it, I'm gonna order some top quality feathers. Last night the last 3 Mayfly's I tied came out GREAT ! I got some curved hooks like you use and some moose mane too. May I ask, where do you purchase most of your material from? I'm hoping your book gets here tomorrow. Thanks Berry
Hi Mike, Good! I get most of my materials from Veniard's in the UK, but I tend to source exceptional materials where and when I find them, when I am doing shows or workshops in shops, hope you get the book soon.
This is very interesting! As I was watching I thought "so why not use a Wally Wing?" But when you show the potential after applying UV over the whole wing I see the realism. I think it would be an idea to spend a few hours to build those wings first then create the flies. You really are an understated and obviously underappreciated tyer Barry, I am so glad I found you.
You are more than welcome sir. Can't wait to see the next one. No pressure though. Just out of curiosity, any comments on dragonflies? Trouts love them, no?
Beautiful - thanks for sharing the technique Barry! I'll tie up a couple for display purposes - the Smallmouth Bass I fish for are none too gentle and would brutalize the fly in a hurry.
Dear mister Ord Clarke, absolutely a great patern and beautifully tied. This type of wing however was shown to me by the british flytyer Terry Ruaan in the first half of the nineties last century. As far as I know he is the originator of this type of wing based on the Wonderwing. He called it The improved Wonderwing. Sincerely yours, Wouter Cuppen
Thanks Wouter, Thats very interesting, I actually have a few mayflies tied by Terry with his improved wonder wing, that I photographed for a Partridge of Redditch catalogue I believe in 92, I'll have to try and find them and take a closer look. Thanks again.
You are welcome. Terry showed me this fly at the Dutch Flyfair. There is one improvement to the way of tying Terry showed me. He didn't wrap the tying thread around the hackle stem, before offering it to the hook. I tied some flies with this wing, and I found it quite difficult. Keep on the nice videos. I realy like them. Greetings Wouter
Cool fly. I tried dry flies with upside down hooks a while back. The all landed on their side. Never right side up and never upside down. But on their side. Almost every time. Mine did anyway. I caught fish. The fish didn't seem to care. So maybe it's a nit pic.
Hi Colin, well this video was intended to just show the Origami wings technique, something I don't use on fishing flies, but its a technique that many had asked me to show. With regard to the USD patterns, if they are tied correctly they will always land the correct way up. This is achieved by balancing the wing, hackle and tail length. I have seen many times and even photographed, mayfly duns that lie flat on their side, when this happens, its very difficult for them to break free from the surface tension of the water and makes them very easy pickings.
INCREDIBLE, so smooth in the masters hand, this was an EXCELLENT tutorial, thank you !!!! L 👍👍 PS...By the way, did you use the FLEX UV resin or the regular ?
I am looking for guest tiers for a zoom tying demonstration. Our group generally has 30 participants. Would you be interested in doing one? They are on Wednesday evening for about 2 hours. If so, let me know and we can talk.
I didn't have the patience to read the comments before me, but I'm pretty sure someone will have already said it: wings whether mayfly or sedge should be light and flexible. In this case I am afraid they are very stiff and do not allow air to pass through with the result that if you use a thin tippet, rotation is inevitable and you get a tangle. Not a good idea. I'll avoid epoxy anyway
Hi Bonefish, this is not a fishing fly, it's a technique for this style of wing that a subscriber asked me to demonstrate, theres more to fishing than catching fish....
Barry that's the best demo I've seen on these wings, and a big thank you. Cutting the fibers eliminated that thick line up the middle which now makes the wing look so much more natural. Bravo.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much Barre! How cool is it that a guy in Vermont can reach out with a question on UA-cam and have the video tutorial a week later from his idol half way around the world. I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. I also appreciate all the knowledge you have given me over the past few months of learning to tie.
Hi Lucas, a pleasure to be able to help. I actually new a similar technique from the late Terry Ruaan who used a very similar technique for mayfly wings in the early 90's, so not that difficult for me to learn again. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I was thinking the same thing, this internet is great. Young people don't know how well they have it made. Its great to be able to learn from a video from somebody half way around the world.
These flies are so beautiful it would be a shame to go fishing🎣 with them.
These patterns are more for a fly-tie-museum !!!
Like every time, greetings and tight lines from the Čech Republic 🇨🇿
They are!
Thanks for your great video on making wings. It is so helpful to me.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, Barry! It's just wonderful!
Thanks.
WOW! Absolutely amazing. Brilliantly creative. My first attempt was.... a first attempt. But I'm going to keep at it until I get it. Love this. Thank you.
Superb tutorial, the finished wing looks amazing, you make it look straightforward but I know
from vast experience it isn’t, can’t wait to give it a try.
Hi Graham, thanks. Its not that difficult its mostly just practice. Oh and loads of talent!!
Good looking Wings, I got to learn that way of tying wings also. I have not Mastered the Wally Wings yet, but I'm getting better. I am having trouble pulling the fibers down on the Wally Wings without getting a small hole in one or both wings. Sometimes I can cut the small hole out, like you said, making the wings larger than the size I need. I have tyied a lot of different kind of flies since I have started the craft, but the Mayfly has become my favorite. I want to learn every Mayfly pattern I can find. I want to become a Master Mayfly tier and I'm learning from the BEST. THANKS Barry, for all the GREAT videos. I ordered your Book six days ago and I cannot wait until it gets here. Hopefully it will arrive in the next day or two. I wish now I would have ordered it overnight express. I have never looked so, forward into get a book in my life.
Thank Again
Mike
Thanks Mike, are you using a tube to mount the wings?
@@Thefeatherbender yes sir, a friend of mine is a lab tech. at out local hostial, he fixed me up with those needle protectors. I'm doing Ok with the wings, they just don't always come out perfect. I think my biggest problem is the quality of feathers I'm using. I bought a bag of cheap mallard flank. I figured for practing I needed to start with the cheap stuff. Now that I got the hang of it, I'm gonna order some top quality feathers. Last night the last 3 Mayfly's I tied came out GREAT ! I got some curved hooks like you use and some moose mane too. May I ask, where do you purchase most of your material from? I'm hoping your book gets here tomorrow. Thanks Berry
Hi Mike, Good! I get most of my materials from Veniard's in the UK, but I tend to source exceptional materials where and when I find them, when I am doing shows or workshops in shops, hope you get the book soon.
Absolutely Brilliant! Awesome! Thank you so much! 👍👍👍
Thank you.
Superb Berry, I have seen the Wally Wing done this way. Thanks
Thanks Larry.
This is very interesting! As I was watching I thought "so why not use a Wally Wing?" But when you show the potential after applying UV over the whole wing I see the realism. I think it would be an idea to spend a few hours to build those wings first then create the flies.
You really are an understated and obviously underappreciated tyer Barry, I am so glad I found you.
Thank you Kerry, spread the word...
@@Thefeatherbender I do at every opportunity
Hi Barry. Real good looking wings, almost too pretty to fish with. Well explained process. Thanks. Two thumbs up !
Thanks George.
You are more than welcome sir. Can't wait to see the next one. No pressure though. Just out of curiosity, any comments on dragonflies? Trouts love them, no?
You’ve taught me so much.
Thank you Brian.
@@Thefeatherbender no, thank you brother.
Very nice! It’s gonna take practice for sure! Tight lines🐜🐛🕷️!!!!
Its just practice Robert!
Yup
Beautiful - thanks for sharing the technique Barry! I'll tie up a couple for display purposes - the Smallmouth Bass I fish for are none too gentle and would brutalize the fly in a hurry.
Thanks Hank, good luck.
Wouldn't the UV resin make the wings hold up better for fishing. It seems like a really good idea. Beautiful result!!!!
Dear mister Ord Clarke, absolutely a great patern and beautifully tied. This type of wing however was shown to me by the british flytyer Terry Ruaan in the first half of the nineties last century. As far as I know he is the originator of this type of wing based on the Wonderwing. He called it The improved Wonderwing. Sincerely yours, Wouter Cuppen
Thanks Wouter, Thats very interesting, I actually have a few mayflies tied by Terry with his improved wonder wing, that I photographed for a Partridge of Redditch catalogue I believe in 92, I'll have to try and find them and take a closer look. Thanks again.
You are welcome. Terry showed me this fly at the Dutch Flyfair. There is one improvement to the way of tying Terry showed me. He didn't wrap the tying thread around the hackle stem, before offering it to the hook. I tied some flies with this wing, and I found it quite difficult. Keep on the nice videos. I realy like them. Greetings Wouter
Thanks Wouter.
😱 Awesome! Thanks Barry 👍
Thanks Joe.
Stunning❤
Thank you.
Fantastic video, very helpful bud thanks
Thanks so much Junior!
Gracias
Gracias Gustavo!
❤👍
Thanks
Cool fly. I tried dry flies with upside down hooks a while back. The all landed on their side. Never right side up and never upside down. But on their side. Almost every time. Mine did anyway. I caught fish. The fish didn't seem to care. So maybe it's a nit pic.
Hi Colin, well this video was intended to just show the Origami wings technique, something I don't use on fishing flies, but its a technique that many had asked me to show. With regard to the USD patterns, if they are tied correctly they will always land the correct way up. This is achieved by balancing the wing, hackle and tail length. I have seen many times and even photographed, mayfly duns that lie flat on their side, when this happens, its very difficult for them to break free from the surface tension of the water and makes them very easy pickings.
@@Thefeatherbender Cool technique. I'll remember it. Try it. Thank you.
Wonderful
Thanks Gilson.
When you tie one wing, do you tie the other one on the same stem, or do you cut the finished on and tie a separate second one?
Hi Anthony, you build two wings and tie them in separately .
Beautiful work, Sir. Have you tested it? Would those solid wings cause a lot of leader spin?
Thanks Slick.
I think those wings would cause world leaders to do a twirl.
INCREDIBLE, so smooth in the masters hand, this was an EXCELLENT tutorial, thank you !!!! L 👍👍 PS...By the way, did you use the FLEX UV resin or the regular ?
Thank you Leonard. I used the regular UV resin.
you misunderstood the meaning of L
May I ask what are the best cock hackles to use for these wings please ?
Hi Graham, sorry but I have only just got this message from UA-cam! Any large cock hackles will do the job!
superbe BARRY TANKIOU
Thank you Guy!
I am looking for guest tiers for a zoom tying demonstration. Our group generally has 30 participants. Would you be interested in doing one? They are on Wednesday evening for about 2 hours. If so, let me know and we can talk.
Hi, If I have time I' would be happy to do one, let me know a little more.
@@Thefeatherbender Great can you rely to me privately?
I didn't have the patience to read the comments before me, but I'm pretty sure someone will have already said it: wings whether mayfly or sedge should be light and flexible. In this case I am afraid they are very stiff and do not allow air to pass through with the result that if you use a thin tippet, rotation is inevitable and you get a tangle. Not a good idea. I'll avoid epoxy anyway
Hi Bonefish, this is not a fishing fly, it's a technique for this style of wing that a subscriber asked me to demonstrate, theres more to fishing than catching fish....
@@Thefeatherbender . that makes sense! thank you for the answer