BMW (Brian's Marabou Wiggler)-Phil Rowley Fly Tying

BMW-Brian's Marabou Wiggler (Designed by Brian Chan)
Hook: Daiichi 1760 #12-#14
Thread: MFC 8/0 or UTC 70, Color to Compliment Body
Tail: Marabou
Rib: UTC Ultra Wire, Gold or Silver
Body: Marabou
Bead: Tungsten, 3/32" (2.4 MM) Silver or Gold
Brian Chan’s BMW is a must have stillwater pattern. Presented as a micro leech most often beneath an indicator this pattern is a great ‘start the day’ choice or during the early spring and late fall over shallow shoals. Tie this fly in a variety of colors including black, maroon (claret), and shades of olive. Mottled marabou versions are also good options.
A black with either a silver rib/bead or gold rib/combination of this fly has also worked extremely well when trout are focused on chironomid pupa but a standard match the hatch approach proves inconsistent at best. Hanging what seems an out of proportion size 12 or even size 14 BMW has saved the day for me too often to be a random event.
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[@bobbayne]

Thanks Brian for the broken thread tutorial. I am new to tying and have been learning at a feverish pace. Great video and leech.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi Bob,
I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed my video. I am always breaking my thread so learning to reattach it midway through the fly is one of the skills you soon learn.
I believe you should be always tying with your thread a near-breaking strain for maximum durability with your flies. Unfortunately, from time to time, you pull too hard breaking your thread in the process.
Cheers, Phil

[@bobbayne]

@@PhilRowleyFlyFishing hey Phil, if you were building your supplies and choosing threads, what are your top three colors and sizes would you get? I see a ton of videos, and they have all brands, and sizes. Right now I am focusing on fall flies for Sheridan lake. Thanks for the help.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

@@bobbayne Hi Bob, I will be the first to admit that I have a rainbow assortment of thread colors and sizes. That said, for trout flies I would suggest 70 denier or 8/0 in black, olive, and white. You can use a permanent marker to color the white thread as needed to make other colors.
I hope this helps.
Cheers, Phil

[@stephencifka4629]

Phil, thanks for sharing this pattern. Very fishy, simple, effective and such a great use of a material. What a pleasure to watch your excellent videos.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi Stephen, thanks for your kind words. I am glad you are enjoying my videos. I am trying to add new ones, either tying or a Vlog entry, on a weekly basis.
Cheers, Phil

[@ferndawg10]

Resembles a 'boogie man' fly. But what fly don't resemble another fly🤔??!!

[@joeduca8582]

Hi Phil, that's a cool simple pattern Brian did. I learned that twisted marabou body technique from a Larry Tullis book of patterns. Then again on another simple pattern, the Tabou Emerger. It's a method you can apply to lots of different patterns. Thanks to you and Brian, cheers guys.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi @JoeDuca, glad you enjoyed my video. Twisted marabou, as you have already mentioned is a great technique for a variety of patterns. I also use it for slender damselfly and Callibaetis nymph bodies.
Cheers, Phil

[@PRACERZ]

You and Brian are teaching me BIG TIME, thanks !!

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks, glad you are enjoying my tying videos.
Thanks, Phil

[@poems35]

This is one of my go-to flies. It may also represent a baby Damsel or Scud with a shorter tail? I use it as a dropper with a brass bead. I love easy productive flies.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

I agree. Brian’s BMW like his Baby Damsel is a versatile pattern that suggests a range of trout food. It has worked for me when trout are focused on chironomid pupa but the usual match the hatch approach isn’t working.
Best of the season, Phil

[@FryFlier]

Thank you, Phil, a great video again.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi Gary, I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed the video.
Cheers, Phil

[@DEADKING624]

Simple and effective...nice work Phil

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video.
Cheers, Phil

[@lonewizzard8456]

This is awesome. Keep em coming!

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks, great to hear you enjoyed the video. I try to add new ones every week.
Cheers, Phil

[@chrisgaler7732]

Just bought your new(ish) book at Pacific Angler. Great resource. Thanks!

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks Chris, I hope you enjoy it and find it helpful.
Cheers, Phi

[@mikeboule1967]

looks awesome

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks, Mike, glad you enjoyed the video. Hopefully, the BMW works as well for you as it does for Brian and me.
Cheers, Phil

[@PiscatorFlies]

Looks good Phil, do you know the Dead Drift Leech? It's pretty similar to this, comes out of central Alberta. I used to tie them for Star and Muir. Same technique with the marabou though. Cheers

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi Darren, I am not familiar with the Dead Drift Leech. Is it similar to the Catatonic Leech? Proof again, I guess that there are few original flies. I was using the BMW when I was still in BC over 15 years ago.
Cheers, Phil

[@PiscatorFlies]

@@PhilRowleyFlyFishing I think they are one and the same the Dead Drift and the Catatonic. Just a slight difference in how the marabou is applied, but the same end result. I ran into a similar situation with the Spring's Wriggler being almost identical to a Del Canty pattern. Cheers

[@Pete.108]

Hi Philip what size is the bead in metric as love all your videos and caught many fish here in Scotland
All the best Peter.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi Peter, thanks for your kind words. I am glad you are enjoying my videos. I use 3/32" or 2.4 MM tungsten beads for this fly. I tie it in size #12 most often. I have also updated the recipe in the comments section of the video. I will make a point going forward to include both metric and standard bead sizes on all of my videos when applicable.
Thanks, Phil

[@Pete.108]

Hi Philip thank you so much for your helpfull reply much apprecated tight lines

[@sdbassin1143]

What’s the difference between a porcupine and a BMW?
The BMW has its pricks on the inside🤣😂🔥