Hi Lindsay. I watched Howards video a while back & purchased a couple of these flies sizes #14 with black & orange beads. On the dropper under a fab…wow! Third cast out at Bangour fishery & a lovely 3lb rainbow. I purchased them to copy if I liked them then saw your video on tying so have three flies ready to go. Orange, chartreuse & black beads. Another easy to follow video Lindsay, thank you & tight lines. Derick.
The intended fall-back effect at the pause of the retreive makes great sense. I am a bit concerned about anything that reduces the hook gape. I wonder if it would work to substitute lead or weighted wire to replace the bead. Your thoughts? I would appreciate it if you could report your experience when you fish the fly. I would love to test it, but I am no longer able to fish. I donate my flies & want to be sure they work for recipients who are learning to flyfish.
I am sure Howard used a tungsten bead. Maybe some turns of lead wire would work not quite as well though. When I get the chance I will let you know how it goes 👍
To use this pattern in a competition. Could you as a work around substitute the bead for a ball of Fluor floss then soak it with UV resin harden with a UV light then add a couple of extra coats to give the extra weight?
Great angler is Howard...he comes to the fishery to test new Hardy rods etc along with his partner Lucy who gives casting tuition. He did a lot of testing with his drwback bung.....absolutely deadly. 👍👍👍
Fulling mill can’t send the bung back here to America yet because of legality reasons with our fish and wildlife bureau. Through a conversation with fulling mill, they are going to try to release it this fall. Standing by.
I have been using some "craft shop " marabou ( that I bought last time I was in the UK) and been pleasantly surpriced by the quality!!! The same shop actually sells the same yarn that Textreme uses as theyr " extreme string " exept it is like 50 yards per hank/docket and about half the price.
I aggree about the nature's spirit marabou being not very good, which is a tad strange, since most of their stuff is excellent, especially deer hair and dubbing.
I literally got a take on my first cast with this fly on the point; I lost this fish so I don't know if it took the cormorant or one of my droppers. However, I hooked up again a few casts later and brought the fish to the net and it had taken the cormorant.👌
Very nice video. This fly looks deadly…….Thank you Lindsay!!! 👍🎣
Wry welcome pal.
Hi Lindsay. I watched Howards video a while back & purchased a couple of these flies sizes #14 with black & orange beads. On the dropper under a fab…wow! Third cast out at Bangour fishery & a lovely 3lb rainbow. I purchased them to copy if I liked them then saw your video on tying so have three flies ready to go. Orange, chartreuse & black beads. Another easy to follow video Lindsay, thank you & tight lines. Derick.
Wry welcome pal 👍
Good idea tks for posting lindsay 😊
Thanks buddy 👍
Interesting concept. Makes sense I suppose. I will give it a shot!
Thanks for sharing!
Go for it!
The intended fall-back effect at the pause of the retreive makes great sense. I am a bit concerned about anything that reduces the hook gape. I wonder if it would work to substitute lead or weighted wire to replace the bead. Your thoughts? I would appreciate it if you could report your experience when you fish the fly. I would love to test it, but I am no longer able to fish. I donate my flies & want to be sure they work for recipients who are learning to flyfish.
I am sure Howard used a tungsten bead. Maybe some turns of lead wire would work not quite as well though. When I get the chance I will let you know how it goes 👍
Thank you.
To use this pattern in a competition. Could you as a work around substitute the bead for a ball of Fluor floss then soak it with UV resin harden with a UV light then add a couple of extra coats to give the extra weight?
Maybe but I doubt it would have the weight to achieve the desired effect.
I fish Cormorants all the time. Can use as a Buzzer drifting with the breeze or as a mini lure with mixed retrieves . Great fly
Lots of utility for sure 👌
super looking pattern will give this a tie and try out
Let me know how you get on with it John.
Looks an odd looking cormorant Lindsay, well tied, will try it out after I have tied a few up in differant sizes.👍🎣🎣
Let me know how it goes I want to give it a go as well.
Great angler is Howard...he comes to the fishery to test new Hardy rods etc along with his partner Lucy who gives casting tuition. He did a lot of testing with his drwback bung.....absolutely deadly. 👍👍👍
Drawback 😆😆😆
The kick backs do work...I,ve fished them for a while Lindsay 👍
I might pick one up and give it a go reminds me of the old waggler floats.
Fulling mill can’t send the bung back here to America yet because of legality reasons with our fish and wildlife bureau. Through a conversation with fulling mill, they are going to try to release it this fall. Standing by.
Very much a waggler Lindsay
I have been using some "craft shop " marabou ( that I bought last time I was in the UK) and been pleasantly surpriced by the quality!!!
The same shop actually sells the same yarn that Textreme uses as theyr " extreme string " exept it is like 50 yards per hank/docket and about half the price.
Hobby Craft is a great shop for finding bits and bobs at a reasonable price.
Thanks
Thanks Robbie your a star!
I aggree about the nature's spirit marabou being not very good, which is a tad strange, since most of their stuff is excellent, especially deer hair and dubbing.
Yes their elk is very good as well.
Well tied Lindsay 👍 Trying to work out if its a great idea or a step too far being a mad inventor on a vice 😂😂👍
I can see the logic behind it and will be giving it a go.
I literally got a take on my first cast with this fly on the point; I lost this fish so I don't know if it took the cormorant or one of my droppers. However, I hooked up again a few casts later and brought the fish to the net and it had taken the cormorant.👌
Does a whole lot for your confidence when you get a take straight away 👌
Call in to Thrunton Long Crag if you are ever passing this way. 👍
Graham always spoke highly of the place it is definitely on the list.
Let me know if you ever do and I will make sure I am on duty to look after you 👍
I guess one would use a tungsten bead fir the fly ti work. Maybe I’m wrong ? Thanks!!
A tungsten bead could be and is used in the original dressing but I don’t see how a brass bead would not work 🤷♂️
@@lindsayiflyfish thanks!!!!
This "world champion" I'd challenge him anytime.
🤣 Good luck with that 👍
grüner faden unnötig
Das Grün wird verwendet, damit ich keine schwarze Linie über der grünen Perle habe. Ein kleiner Punkt, aber manchmal sind Details wichtig.