This fly is an absolute fish taker. I've just won a competition at Lake of Mentieth with this fly. Two of these daddies fished dry for a minute of two, and if that didn't result in a take, then a slow retrieve just under the surface. Practice day bought me and my boat partner 13 fish using this fly. Match day itself caught me 9 fish. Such a versatile and robust fly that takes minutes to tie. You really must give them a swim!
Cheers Tony , the mini daddy catches fish all year found ans is deadly as a point fly on the washing line method and two small nymphs on the droppers.👍🎣🐟
Thick snow here so I won't be fishing but will go and tie up a heap of these for myself and friends. I'm certain I'll get fish with them as I did with the nothing fly and the top hat. Dark brown thread on the top hat makes a difference on some days.
Yes they seem to love the little ones, no messing when taking them, they work great on the point using the washing line method with 2 nymphs on the droppers, deadly 👍🎣🐟
Cheers Alec, I’ve seen a few small daddies crawling out of the grass on the reservoir I fish, the fish have been going mental on the mayfly but that will be finishing soon , so I’ll definitely give this a go as the fish will probably be high in the water looking for their next meal, thanks for another great video,regards Jimf
@@alecharveyfishingandflytying Definitely do....many people don't realise just how good a river fly it is. Look forward to your next film I enjoy them.
Hi alec just a quick thanks for the mini daddys the nothing black fly unbelievable can't believe that nothing fly thanks for the advice fishing washing line method had 27 fish to the boat Langley dam barry
Really enjoying all your videos, thank you for giving up your free time, and most importantly willing to share. Your squirmmy fly loop idea is genius, keep them coming, please 🙏
Many Thanks Jim, it's nice when you get positive feedback, it all started with my original replaceable squirmy method, which I had been using for years 👍🎣🐟
Thanks, they caught me fish yesterday, the fish were smashing them off the surface when I was pulling them to cause a wake, exciting way to fish them 👍🎣🐟
Trevor it depends, if you want it to sit high on the surface then yes, if you want it to slowly sink say on the washing line method then you can choose not to gink it 👍🎣🐟
@@alecharveyfishingandflytying caught one on the top hat fly pattern you made aswell, but no luck with the nothing fly, I'll get to try it out again another day 😁
Hi Alec can you believe it,ordered some tiemco aero dry off eBay to tie your nothing fly received empty sealed package today lol how could they not notice that the package was empty? I’ve seen it all now.
This fly is an absolute fish taker.
I've just won a competition at Lake of Mentieth with this fly. Two of these daddies fished dry for a minute of two, and if that didn't result in a take, then a slow retrieve just under the surface.
Practice day bought me and my boat partner 13 fish using this fly. Match day itself caught me 9 fish.
Such a versatile and robust fly that takes minutes to tie.
You really must give them a swim!
Well done Des , that great angling 👏👏 The trout love them mini daddies off the top or just sub surface👍🎣🐟
After success with the nothing fly I tied a few of these in each colour and it has proved to be another very productive fly, thanks again.
Cheers Tony , the mini daddy catches fish all year found ans is deadly as a point fly on the washing line method and two small nymphs on the droppers.👍🎣🐟
Thick snow here so I won't be fishing but will go and tie up a heap of these for myself and friends. I'm certain I'll get fish with them as I did with the nothing fly and the top hat. Dark brown thread on the top hat makes a difference on some days.
You will definitely get plenty fish on them Robert , fishing them on their own or as a point fly on a washing line method , deadly 👍
Thankyou Alec, that my freind is going straight off my vice into my box. Love it pal.
Thanks, I have been catching well on them lately James, both by themselves and on the point when fishing the washing line with nymphs 👍🎣🐟
Looking forward to tying a few of these up Thanks for a great video Alec 👍
Cheers Steve 👍🎣🐟
Too wet to go fishing today so im tying a few of these up.Thanks Alex it is an easy but very realistic fly,all the best.
The mini daddy catches lots of trout , tight lines. 🐟
Another great fly pattern, will also be tying a few! Another great video Alec!
Cheers Alan, get some done 👍🎣🐟
Hi alec had great success on these mini daddys orange pattern brown tyed some size 12s got a few but size 14s is the killer big thanks barry
Yes they seem to love the little ones, no messing when taking them, they work great on the point using the washing line method with 2 nymphs on the droppers, deadly 👍🎣🐟
Great, to see your tying. Thanks Alec. ⚡
Thanks Paul 👍🎣🐟
Cheers Alec, I’ve seen a few small daddies crawling out of the grass on the reservoir I fish, the fish have been going mental on the mayfly but that will be finishing soon , so I’ll definitely give this a go as the fish will probably be high in the water looking for their next meal, thanks for another great video,regards Jimf
Thanks Jim, I think they will take a few fish for you no problem, tight lines 🎣🐟
Nicely tied Alec , keep the videos coming. 👏
Thanks Donald 👍🎣🐟
Thanks for putting this up 👍
No problem Mark 👍🎣🐟
Very nicely done. That would make a great fly for the rivers too as I'm sure you already know.
I haven't used them on a river Lee, but most trout love a daddy 👍🎣🐟
@@alecharveyfishingandflytying Definitely do....many people don't realise just how good a river fly it is. Look forward to your next film I enjoy them.
Cheers Lee 👍🎣🐟
Hi alec just a quick thanks for the mini daddys the nothing black fly unbelievable can't believe that nothing fly thanks for the advice fishing washing line method had 27 fish to the boat Langley dam barry
That's brilliant Barry, both flies work great when the fish are looking for food in the top few inches of water 👍🎣🐟
Really enjoying all your videos, thank you for giving up your free time, and most importantly willing to share. Your squirmmy fly loop idea is genius, keep them coming, please 🙏
Many Thanks Jim, it's nice when you get positive feedback, it all started with my original replaceable squirmy method, which I had been using for years 👍🎣🐟
👍 Nice pattern hadn't considered using all year round..
Most people don't, but they definitely work Allan. 👍🎣🐟
Nice fly👍
Thanks, they caught me fish yesterday, the fish were smashing them off the surface when I was pulling them to cause a wake, exciting way to fish them 👍🎣🐟
Superb mate 👍
Cheers James, They are catching well right now 👍🐟🎣
Luv that Alec, will be tying a couple later.
Yes Mike, get some done 👍🎣🐟
Heading out tomorrow chasing lake browns. I'll be tying 2 of each colour now✌
They all work well Graeme , just change the colours around until you find the one they want on the day 👍🎣🐟
@@alecharveyfishingandflytying Great advice, they look deadly. I'll update tomorrow, I just know they will love them
hi Alec do you put gink on this pattern?
Trevor it depends, if you want it to sit high on the surface then yes, if you want it to slowly sink say on the washing line method then you can choose not to gink it 👍🎣🐟
Used a daddy pattern on Sunday at my local fishery and landed 2 trout.
Yes, trout love them 👍🎣🐟
@@alecharveyfishingandflytying caught one on the top hat fly pattern you made aswell, but no luck with the nothing fly, I'll get to try it out again another day 😁
Keep trying the Nothing fly you will definitely catch on it when small black flies are on the surface 👍🎣🐟
Fishing tomorrow, tying tonight, will let you know.
Cheers, tight lines 🎣🐟
Hi Alec can you believe it,ordered some tiemco aero dry off eBay to tie your nothing fly received empty sealed package today lol how could they not notice that the package was empty? I’ve seen it all now.
It's expensive for fresh air 🤣🤣🎣🐟
@@alecharveyfishingandflytying yep how did they not see it lol
Yawn Yawn Yawn!!!
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@@alecharveyfishingandflytying no wings Alec? Superfluous to requirements I presume.