One of the best tying videos I’ve watched. I appreciate all the techniques and materials shared - which can be applied in tying a range of patterns. We need Neil to offer a tying class through the Covey. Thorough, detailed, and clear instruction. Really great. Thanks Neil and the Covey for sharing,
Great video, Neil. I struggle with tying off the hackle at the front, so this method looks great. I like to blend my own dubbing for nymphs but use Superfine for dries. I should have thought of blending the different olives and greens I have to get a custom color. I have experimented with blending wool fibers with acrylic, antron, and natural fibers (like CDC, rabbit, and deer hair fluff) to make custom colors of dry fly dubbing but tend to get clumps like you mentioned.
Nice video Neil. Is there a reason why you prefer this style versus the parachute style? I think you addressed it a little bit towards the end of the video. I have found the parachute style to be very durable and easy to clean. Just started tying w cdc.
I have tied this fly as a parachute in the past, it is easy to do by simply wrapping the hackle at the base of the wing, I prefer this approach as it is far more durable. I also find that the fly sits better on the water with the clipped hackle and you can change the stance of the bug by varying the cut on the hackle.
EP fibers also work well or sparkle yarn in light grey/dark grey.Both work well as well for wing posts.Not all fly shops carry widows web fibres.What he is doing with the dubbing is called "carding".I've been tying for 50+ yrs. and I have found holding the thread "up" like you is by far the best way to dub.The tighter the dubbing is the more buoyancy the fly will have.I have both saddles by whiting as you, and for larger flies I use a speckled Blue dun saddle ALSO BY Whiteing.The tips on the midge saddle tend to be #20-24 . I ALSO HAVE 8 /100's pacs all sizes and colures. COOL😃 I don't mean to brag but it's so nice to know I have the material on hand when it comes time to tye a specific fly.Your way of doing the hackle is so cool I'm going to perfect your style. Thanx for the pattern Neil .From Calgary,Alberta Canada. thank you. Ken ( I'M 69 AND STILL❤ TYING AND FISHING).👍Watching a BWO ridding on the water surface, Neil is right the front half of the fly is like lying face down on the floor and pushing up with your hands ,arching your back .that image is exactly how a BWO looks on the water...I enjoyed your tutorial very much . HAPPY TYING!
One of the best tying videos I’ve watched. I appreciate all the techniques and materials shared - which can be applied in tying a range of patterns. We need Neil to offer a tying class through the Covey. Thorough, detailed, and clear instruction. Really great. Thanks Neil and the Covey for sharing,
Thank you for the feedback and for watching! We’d love to have Neil do a class!
By far the best video I've seen on fly tying, very educational for a beginner like me. Thank you for sharing and please continue to post these! 👍🏼
Thank you so much for your feedback! We appreciate you watching!
Thanks Neil - appreciate the patient instruction.
Your expertise and shared knowledge is outstanding!! Thank you!!
Thank you so much for watching!
I’m a beginner tier and your video really helps-thank you
Thanks for posting. I really got a lot out of this. I'm focused on tying various BWO flies.
Thank you for watching! We’re thrilled you got a lot out of our video!
Great video, Neil. I struggle with tying off the hackle at the front, so this method looks great. I like to blend my own dubbing for nymphs but use Superfine for dries. I should have thought of blending the different olives and greens I have to get a custom color. I have experimented with blending wool fibers with acrylic, antron, and natural fibers (like CDC, rabbit, and deer hair fluff) to make custom colors of dry fly dubbing but tend to get clumps like you mentioned.
Thanks for the comment Robert. Neil is one of the best at tying dry flies. Love hearing about your custom dubbing blends!
Nice work and helpful tips. Thankyou.
Neil, awesome fly! Thank you for sharing the technique.
Thank you for watching!
Thanks Neil for explaining what you do, wish I knew about this channel earlier 😀
Thanks for the video
Terrific tying tips, Neil.
This is an EXCELLENT video!!!!!!!
Thank you for watching!
Very well articulated excellent video tks 😊
Nice video Neil. Is there a reason why you prefer this style versus the parachute style? I think you addressed it a little bit towards the end of the video. I have found the parachute style to be very durable and easy to clean. Just started tying w cdc.
I have tied this fly as a parachute in the past, it is easy to do by simply wrapping the hackle at the base of the wing, I prefer this approach as it is far more durable. I also find that the fly sits better on the water with the clipped hackle and you can change the stance of the bug by varying the cut on the hackle.
EP fibers also work well or sparkle yarn in light grey/dark grey.Both work well as well for wing posts.Not all fly shops carry widows web fibres.What he is doing with the dubbing is called "carding".I've been tying for 50+ yrs. and I have found holding the thread "up" like you is by far the best way to dub.The tighter the dubbing is the more buoyancy the fly will have.I have both saddles by whiting as you, and for larger flies I use a speckled Blue dun saddle ALSO BY Whiteing.The tips on the midge saddle tend to be #20-24 . I ALSO HAVE 8 /100's pacs all sizes and colures. COOL😃 I don't mean to brag but it's so nice to know I have the material on hand when it comes time to tye a specific fly.Your way of doing the hackle is so cool I'm going to perfect your style. Thanx for the pattern Neil .From Calgary,Alberta Canada. thank you. Ken ( I'M 69 AND STILL❤ TYING AND FISHING).👍Watching a BWO ridding on the water surface, Neil is right the front half of the fly is like lying face down on the floor and pushing up with your hands ,arching your back .that image is exactly how a BWO looks on the water...I enjoyed your tutorial very much . HAPPY TYING!
first time viewing your channel, great tie and great explanation of everything you're doing. Thanks.
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very well explain tutorial. Thanks for sharing
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Very nice! Tight lines🕷️🐜🐛!!!!!
What thread do you use? Thank you!!
All materials are listed in the description. Neil is using UTC 70 in Olive
I catch a lot of fish on them thanks for the video
Where can you get a pair of Wissnips?
We have lots of cutting tools for fly tying available at our shop! Please stop by!
It would be nice if the music wasn't playing over your voice.
Thank you Daniel for your feedback. This has been addressed and you will find our newer videos no longer have this issue. We hope you enjoy!
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Without question
resembles the vis-a-dun....
Music is distracting
Thank you Jim for your feedback! We have corrected this issue with our newer videos. Hopefully they are easier to hear!
Thank you for making Neil easier to hear, he’s very interesting to follow
great video!, would love without the background music
Thank you for watching! We’ve since corrected this issue.
The. Music is very annoying it makes it hard to hear you.
We appreciate your feedback! We’ve since remedied the music situation and feel you’ll find our most recent videos to be easier to hear