I`m a totally novice tyer,over the pond in England. A simple pattern like this,with lots of scope for different colours is excellent........many thanks for a great video.
Funny you say that, Chasse, I tend to fish this fly for trout in lakes more than rivers...they really attack it on a slow retrieve! I hope all is well with you, and thanks for the comment. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Thanks, Thomas; I appreciate the comment and am glad that I'm able to help others through your group. If there's ever anything specific that you're group would like to see, let me know. Thanks again!
Thanks, Ray, and its been a good one for me. Have you seen the newest one I released of this? The link is: ua-cam.com/video/4XGT8N_dY6w/v-deo.html I prefer the jig hook now, though the original one still catches them! Thanks again, and Happy New Year. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
You're welcome, Brian; thanks for the kind words. Have you seen my newest video with this pattern? Definitely try that one out, too: ua-cam.com/video/4XGT8N_dY6w/v-deo.html Thanks again! Tim
Ha ha, well thanks for the comment, and here's what I know about the two patterns. The Lightning Bug was created in 1992 by Larry Graham, whereas the Rainbow Warrior is a Lance Egan pattern (I'm unsure of the year). Either way, they are both excellent flies with subtle differences. Going down that path, it's tough to convince many that most Catskill dry flies are truly "unique" from one another, in that they also share many materials with subtle differences. My personal take is simple: Give credit where it is due...and select flies that catch fish! Thanks again for taking the time, and I hope this helps others, too. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
You're welcome, Nicole, and thanks for taking a moment to comment. Be sure to check out my channel in a week or so, as I'm releasing an updated version of this fly. Tim
I really love your videos Tim. I'm a friend of yours on Flytyingworld and I share your videos my my Facebook group, called Fly Tying Patterns and Videos. Keep up the good work!
I am fairly new to tying and have spent the last couple days watching lots of your "2 minute" tying videos. They are great! I tied a bunch of sluiceway specials last night...Can you tell me what scissors you are using (with that curved blade)? It looks like they would help me out. Thanks again!
Hi Veronica, and thanks for viewing the videos. In the Sluiceway video, the scissors are Dr. Slick Razor (4"), and the curved ones in many of my original videos are Tiemco Curved Scissors by Umpqua. Thanks for checking! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Where can I get some of those shiny beads you showed in your samples? I like the rainbow multicolor beads, but I'm really looking for the solid shiny ones like the green bead shown in the video. Thanks, this is a great simple little tie
Thanks for the comments, Chris. Those beads are from Rip Lips Fishing, and they have a bunch of sizes and colors. Feel free to contact them, and tell Ethan (their owner) that I said hi. Tim
Very bright nymph!
I`m a totally novice tyer,over the pond in England. A simple pattern like this,with lots of scope for different colours is excellent........many thanks for a great video.
So very cool. I work a lot with wire and beads. I stick mostly to replicating insects. This looks like loads of fun. Thanks for the pointers.
+Jennifer Leavelle You got it, Jennifer; it's a fun one to tie and fish! Good luck with this one, and if you fish it, let me know how it does. TC
I never thought about that, Jakob, but in smaller sizes, it definitely could represent one. Great catch! TC
Thanks, Jon; I appreciate the comment. This is a fun pattern to tie, and better yet, catches fish!
Tim, I really like how you tied this pattern Euro Style. Great and effective pattern.
Thanks, Tony!
Great fly Great TIE Tim ,I had hopes for this pattern but the trout just don't dig it,..in the creeks I fish.
Funny you say that, Chasse, I tend to fish this fly for trout in lakes more than rivers...they really attack it on a slow retrieve! I hope all is well with you, and thanks for the comment. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Thanks, Thomas; I appreciate the comment and am glad that I'm able to help others through your group. If there's ever anything specific that you're group would like to see, let me know. Thanks again!
Awsom flashy pattern tieing some now
Thanks, Ray, and its been a good one for me. Have you seen the newest one I released of this? The link is: ua-cam.com/video/4XGT8N_dY6w/v-deo.html I prefer the jig hook now, though the original one still catches them! Thanks again, and Happy New Year. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Great video, Tim! Thanks for sharing- I've tied and few and tried them. This looks to be a good winter fly on CO rivers...
You're welcome, Brian; thanks for the kind words. Have you seen my newest video with this pattern? Definitely try that one out, too: ua-cam.com/video/4XGT8N_dY6w/v-deo.html Thanks again! Tim
You're welcome, Nick; I appreciate the comments and hope all is well "across the pond."
nice job Tim, great vid ,it is always nice you have a material list with your vids Thanks Mark
You're welcome, Mark, and I hope all is going well with you. Tim
Also called the rainbow warrior. LOL But hey, call it what you want. make it yours. LOL
Ha ha, well thanks for the comment, and here's what I know about the two patterns. The Lightning Bug was created in 1992 by Larry Graham, whereas the Rainbow Warrior is a Lance Egan pattern (I'm unsure of the year). Either way, they are both excellent flies with subtle differences. Going down that path, it's tough to convince many that most Catskill dry flies are truly "unique" from one another, in that they also share many materials with subtle differences. My personal take is simple: Give credit where it is due...and select flies that catch fish! Thanks again for taking the time, and I hope this helps others, too. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I dig it Tim!
Fun! Fun! Thanks for the great vid. Love the versatility! I'll be tying a few of these. :-D
You're welcome, Nicole, and thanks for taking a moment to comment. Be sure to check out my channel in a week or so, as I'm releasing an updated version of this fly. Tim
Thanks; I appreciate the comment.
Tim Cammisa. Do you sell these as i would like to get some orange green and purple.i live here in michigan .thanks
The scissors I use are Tiemco All Purpose fly tying scissors; they are the curved model.
fantastic job
Thanks! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I really love your videos Tim. I'm a friend of yours on Flytyingworld and I share your videos my my Facebook group, called Fly Tying Patterns and Videos.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks, Mr123max9!
I think that it somewhat looks like a midge larva in certain colors
nice fly
Thanks again, Mark! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I am fairly new to tying and have spent the last couple days watching lots of your "2 minute" tying videos. They are great! I tied a bunch of sluiceway specials last night...Can you tell me what scissors you are using (with that curved blade)? It looks like they would help me out. Thanks again!
Hi Veronica, and thanks for viewing the videos. In the Sluiceway video, the scissors are Dr. Slick Razor (4"), and the curved ones in many of my original videos are Tiemco Curved Scissors by Umpqua. Thanks for checking! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Your quality is getting better :)
Where can I get some of those shiny beads you showed in your samples? I like the rainbow multicolor beads, but I'm really looking for the solid shiny ones like the green bead shown in the video. Thanks, this is a great simple little tie
Thanks for the comments, Chris. Those beads are from Rip Lips Fishing, and they have a bunch of sizes and colors. Feel free to contact them, and tell Ethan (their owner) that I said hi. Tim
very nice
Thanks, Gregory Gibbs ! TC
I going try to tie up this fly 🇺🇸
You got it, Shawn, and I know it will work well for you! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
what kind of scissors?