I am used to wrapping the lead around the shank in touching wraps along the shank. Your tip about making a “ball” at the end of the shank sounds good for this fly.
This is one of my favorite flies. I like tying it with a Chartreuse body, White Legs and Red Thread. Terry Wilson ties this fly using Medium Chenille instead of the Micro chenille, as do I. Either way, it catches fish.
just the other day i seen a catapillar that looked liked that except that he had a black/ dark head, 6 short white feelers? on the front and was about a 1/2-3/4 inch long,, thank you for the video,, have a blessed and safe day
I got a question. I am wondering what amount of wraps of lead wire you put on to get the right sink rate. I made some up and I felt like a put enough lead on them. The only problem is some sank super slow and then others didn't even want to sink at all. I did use a different hook then you. I wonder if that had something to do with it. It was a TMC 100.
Double up the lead wraps, and yeah maybe try a thicker hook. But I’ve never had issues with them sinking. I don’t count the wraps, I just wrap till it looks about right, but it is quite a few.
Its hard to go wrong with any of the Piscifun reels. I mean for the price. But there are a few american made reels in the $100 range. I think Lamson makes one thats about $100. But thats such a low price that its hard to find "quality" reels. I would say a Piscifun Sword 2 (its only $50) or the Piscifun Crest ($100) both are good reels. I mean each has their own issues, but still far and away better than anything else at that price range in my opinion.
i use a bubble or foam float it doesn't scare them at all ,I dry fly fish also with a spinning bubble\float ,many many fish taken with this method,\just my 2 cents,but very true.
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tied this with the string part from a disposable face mask and white legs. worked so good, the bluegil loved it
Awesome!
I absolutley love your fly tying videos sometimes I binge watch a whole playlist!
Thank you, very kind
This is the first fly I've ever tied, tried it yesterday. Got a green sunfish on the first cast. Great video, great fly, and easy!! Thanks sir
Awesome! Great feeling to catch fish on flies you tie yourself huh?
Absolutely! It was my first time fly fishing...im hooked
No pun intended....? Hahaha. Awesome man! Congrats!
Oh Wow! I gotta pond on a golf course I get to fish at dawn and dusk that's LOADED with bluegill. This bug will work great! Thanks for the tie!
Nice! Yeah that sounds like fun! Little ponds like that are a blast!
I am used to wrapping the lead around the shank in touching wraps along the shank. Your tip about making a “ball” at the end of the shank sounds good for this fly.
Yeah for this fly this is needed. The fly wouldn’t sink the way it’s supposed to without the weight at the end
This is one of my favorite flies. I like tying it with a Chartreuse body, White Legs and Red Thread. Terry Wilson ties this fly using Medium Chenille instead of the Micro chenille, as do I. Either way, it catches fish.
I agree! A good fly for sure! And yes, red thread on this is a killer as well. So many color combos it’s crazy! Lol
Thanks for sharing! Great video.
Thanks
just the other day i seen a catapillar that looked liked that except that he had a black/ dark head, 6 short white feelers? on the front and was about a 1/2-3/4 inch long,, thank you for the video,, have a blessed and safe day
Maybe that’s what it is supposed to mimic, not really sure? Haha. Thanks you have a great day as well.
Nice simple fly to tie.
Super simple, helps to fill a box quickly
Nice, I never thought about using lead on my pattern. Am I the first one to watch one of your videos while out on a boat ?
Stew, I’m not sure about first to watch while on a boat, but first I’ve been told this. Haha.
nice, will try, and i like your bible verse at the end
Thanks! Yeah I sometimes forget to add it but, it’s a good one and relevant to my channel. :).
You should pick up the bluegill belly bean from frankenfly's website. Its an awesome streamer pattern.
I’ve seen it, very nice! More of a streamer though, and more for larger fish. Kinda too big for targeting panfish.
I got a question. I am wondering what amount of wraps of lead wire you put on to get the right sink rate. I made some up and I felt like a put enough lead on them. The only problem is some sank super slow and then others didn't even want to sink at all. I did use a different hook then you. I wonder if that had something to do with it. It was a TMC 100.
Double up the lead wraps, and yeah maybe try a thicker hook. But I’ve never had issues with them sinking. I don’t count the wraps, I just wrap till it looks about right, but it is quite a few.
Btw, slow sink is what you want...
Would love some more panfish flies!! Topwater?
Next week my fried! :). Got a dry Fly that is great for panfish along with bass and trout!
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McFly, question: I need a new 5 wt reel for fishing dam tail waters. My budget is $75-$100. What's your recommendation? Great vids, by the way! Thanks
Its hard to go wrong with any of the Piscifun reels. I mean for the price. But there are a few american made reels in the $100 range. I think Lamson makes one thats about $100. But thats such a low price that its hard to find "quality" reels. I would say a Piscifun Sword 2 (its only $50) or the Piscifun Crest ($100) both are good reels. I mean each has their own issues, but still far and away better than anything else at that price range in my opinion.
If I have flashabou yarn will that still work
Not sure what that is. But I’d stick to chenille.
Is it castable with spinning gear, or too light?
Too light
i use a bubble or foam float it doesn't scare them at all ,I dry fly fish also with a spinning bubble\float ,many many fish taken with this method,\just my 2 cents,but very true.