If we’re talking about top, TOP, all-time patterns…I would actually replace the hopper with a muddler minnow (preferably a smaller one, size 10-16). There is no better water-covering, “looking for fish” streamer on the planet, imo. You can float it like a terrestrial (imitating moths, caddis, hoppers, crickets, everything)…you can dart it just under the water like an escaping baitfish…you can weight it and imitate a sculpin. It represents so many different trout forages, I would go so far as to tie it with the black/grizzly/whatever woolly bugger for “best streamer on planet earth”. I’ve caught more trout on a small muddler minnow than probably any other fly, including the parachute adams (the greatest dry fly pattern on earth, imo). If all you had was a box of muddlers, buggers, hare’s ears and parachute adams, you could catch fish anywhere in the country, no questions asked.
Nice video , I'm a beginner with fly fishing , still learning how to cast with a fly rod 😀, nightmare !. I think , this is the best fly guid video I have seen in youtube , thanks.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Check out some of my other beginner videos and congrats on getting out there with a fly rod! It's a steep learning curve, but all it takes is time.
Nice, first time seeing you, enjoyed every moment, especially your slightly warped humor (takes one to know one!). Your fly choices are on the money and honest, soooooo tired of all the "fly snobs" ... if it looks like a bug? Good chance it will get hit! (new sub) Thanks, Nick in Redfield Arkansas
Pheasant tail nymph? Surely that has to be on the list if not nearest the top? I suppose the hares ear one is similar? - just found your channel so will be subscribing :-) BTW - I see someone else mentioned checking out @DavieMcPhail - did you check him out - one of the best fly tiers ever 👌👌🎣🎣
Pheasant tail nymph is tried and true and could have easily made the list, but I've had Hare's Ears outperform them more than once. I did check out his channel and he is extremely knowledgeable and easy to follow. My goal this year is to tie the majority of my flies including bass, carp and saltwater. We'll see, lol and I'll have to do some sort of vintage flies that still kill it on the water. Thanks for the comment and for subscribing!
I saw your Flybrary hook pads and thought it would be nice to set one up on our local trout stream (the Hokendauqua Creek, in Northampton, PA). How can I obtain one of those pads?
I bought some from trailertrash.com. It's a part of the flybrary project. Last time I checked, their ordering site was down, but you can try to contact them. If you can't find one, email me your address. I should have an extra one here somewhere. roadnreel@gmail.com
Well, technically there was a Zebra Midge in there 😆. Midges do save the day. I also throw a lot of gnats and mosquitoes, but I had to draw the line somewhere. I appreciate the comment!
Ha! I was ready to say you were off base, but you redeemed yourself with the Woolly Bugger!
Haha, I was trying to be unique, but not THAT unique
You should check out our friend Davie McPhail From Scotland . He makes them all ..
Really? I'll check him out!
If we’re talking about top, TOP, all-time patterns…I would actually replace the hopper with a muddler minnow (preferably a smaller one, size 10-16). There is no better water-covering, “looking for fish” streamer on the planet, imo. You can float it like a terrestrial (imitating moths, caddis, hoppers, crickets, everything)…you can dart it just under the water like an escaping baitfish…you can weight it and imitate a sculpin. It represents so many different trout forages, I would go so far as to tie it with the black/grizzly/whatever woolly bugger for “best streamer on planet earth”. I’ve caught more trout on a small muddler minnow than probably any other fly, including the parachute adams (the greatest dry fly pattern on earth, imo). If all you had was a box of muddlers, buggers, hare’s ears and parachute adams, you could catch fish anywhere in the country, no questions asked.
You know, I can't argue with this...
Nice video , I'm a beginner with fly fishing , still learning how to cast with a fly rod 😀, nightmare !. I think , this is the best fly guid video I have seen in youtube , thanks.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Check out some of my other beginner videos and congrats on getting out there with a fly rod! It's a steep learning curve, but all it takes is time.
@@RoadandReel Thanks , subscribed on your channel , will check them out.
@@MegaNafo Awesome! I appreciate it!
Good stuff. Thanks!
Nice, first time seeing you, enjoyed every moment, especially your slightly warped humor (takes one to know one!). Your fly choices are on the money and honest, soooooo tired of all the "fly snobs" ...
if it looks like a bug? Good chance it will get hit!
(new sub)
Thanks,
Nick in Redfield Arkansas
I appreciate it, thank you!
Hey I know this is two years ago but remember your fish tank filters!
@@ryanrickard401 😂😂
Nice job 👏
Thanks!
What was the first one that you showed but never included it in your list it looked like a perch, is it a game changer perch varient👍🏻
Yeah, it's a game changer Perch. The smallmouth love them here on the river.
Not enough peacock. Zug bug, Prince Nymph, Diawl-Back
I do love a peacock and prince nymph, but a lot of times I'm the only one tying them on.
Pheasant tail nymph? Surely that has to be on the list if not nearest the top? I suppose the hares ear one is similar? - just found your channel so will be subscribing :-) BTW - I see someone else mentioned checking out @DavieMcPhail - did you check him out - one of the best fly tiers ever 👌👌🎣🎣
Pheasant tail nymph is tried and true and could have easily made the list, but I've had Hare's Ears outperform them more than once. I did check out his channel and he is extremely knowledgeable and easy to follow. My goal this year is to tie the majority of my flies including bass, carp and saltwater. We'll see, lol and I'll have to do some sort of vintage flies that still kill it on the water. Thanks for the comment and for subscribing!
@@RoadandReel great thanks - I'm looking forward to browsing through your previous content and the new upcoming content - tight lines! 🎣🎣
I saw your Flybrary hook pads and thought it would be nice to set one up on our local trout stream (the Hokendauqua Creek, in Northampton, PA). How can I obtain one of those pads?
I bought some from trailertrash.com. It's a part of the flybrary project. Last time I checked, their ordering site was down, but you can try to contact them. If you can't find one, email me your address. I should have an extra one here somewhere. roadnreel@gmail.com
Cool
Isn't it Parachute Adams???
Yeah, it is.
Midges? Where are the midges? I don't go anywhere in Colorado without midges size 18-24, midges save the day all the time here.
Well, technically there was a Zebra Midge in there 😆. Midges do save the day. I also throw a lot of gnats and mosquitoes, but I had to draw the line somewhere. I appreciate the comment!
Hello i love to purchase the flying fish tiers
Are you looking for the fly tying vise as a whole kit?
Yes how I get it
How can I buy the whole tying vise kit
@@RoadandReel please I need the fly vice kit to buy
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