Reverse Bulkhead & Composite Loop Head Hollow Fleye Instruction - SSFC Zoom w/ Ben Whalley_3032021

South Shore Fly Casters Fly Tying Demo with Ben Whalley.
Join Ben Whalley as he walks thru several saltwater patterns, first reverse bulkhead hollow fleye and the second composite loop hollow fleye. To cap the night off the master himself, Bob Popovics joins to talk fleye design and tell a few stories.

[@oscaletrainclub-cameraontr9207]

I add ostrich to the tail for action and to make the fly sink upon impact with the water. Otherwise it is like a dry fly if you are false casting. Best source for ostrich is Aliexpress, feathers are sold for wedding parties and displays. They are priced by length of feathers and in lots of 10 of one color. $23 postage paid for 10 small pole 50-55 cm feathers with thick fibers over 5 inches long. I wouldn't get anything under 30-40 cm, fibers are 3-4 inches. Smaller feathers may be skimpy.

[@CaptSpike901]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. My only regret is that I wish I was younger and could immerse myself in what there is to learn on the saltwater fly tying. Ben you are truly a master and your legacy will be remembered by many.

[@andrewgio1]

you can learn these flies in a couple weeks especially if you already tie trout flies

[@trevorgreen2370]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and information. These flies look great. Thanks

[@SurfSkagit]

This is crazy good. Thank you guys for putting this together.
Awesome stuff Ben 😍
Best
Mag

[@newhampshireoutdoornetwork9505]

That's some good tying! Could you do a video on tying the Big Mac Hollow Fleye it's a really nice pattern and I've been trying to come up with a good Mac pattern. Yours is by far the best I've seen or is there somewhere I can buy a few

[@reginaldosantana1817]

Ai é vida mansa mesmo.!!!