I very much like the technique you used to add legs to the fly. It seems so simple yet I've never thought of it in fifty years of tying. I typically add partridge, woodduck, or hackle fibers on either side and tie them in. It works but it is difficult to get the lengths the same on both sides and sometimes the legs get pulled down along the side. This is a great idea and I'm going to try a few nymphs right now with that technique.
excellent technique and demonstration for a fly that will catch fish - but I honestly listened for your soothing voice. very calming in these stressful times
I thought that I’d seen all of Mak’s fly videos, then this video popped-up... a very nice pattern. Even though I’ve seen him do it before, I like how he burns the clear stretch, creating a clever tab/j-hook for a solid thread catch. As always, thanks, Mak!
You tie some excellent fly ,I've been tying your patterns for awhile and the work amazing on crappie and bluegill as well as large mouth bass and small mouth bass
Just tried this pattern and I love it. Can't wait to try it. I bought a spool of vinyl rib at an outdoor show several years ago for $2 but never used it.
I agree with the majority, the tubing heat stretch is a great idea. You just gave me another steelhead pattern, many different abdomen colors can be used under that tubing. Thanks for the video.
Mak, love this fly!! I'm a beginner at tying flies and have learned a lot watching your instructive videos. BTW my flies are still on the ugly side so I'm hoping they will start looking as good as yours with practice. Mike
Hi Mike. I am Glad you finding the videos helpful. There is no such a thing ugly fly Lol... its always the most scruffy flies catch more fish. Just keep practicing, soon you will get there. Cheers mak
Hey Mike, it does take lots of practice before your flies start to look as good as the ones in stores. If you are just beginning to tie I'd suggest tying at least four of the same pattern so you get used to working with the materials and techniques. I'm sure you will see improvement on the last fly compared to the first.
Mike Pennino Thats great you have bought a better Rotary Vise, this makes big difference for tying. Its great that flies are looking better. Keep up the good work Tight Lines mak
What I did in the 80's; buy a fly tying kit that comes with a how-to book. Not be able to make heads or tails of the pictures because tying is about actions that can't be conveyed in a still-shot, and then give up in frustration. Drag out the kit twenty years later, after you discover this new internet thing and TH-cam and try again with better results. After you buy new glue and salvage the bits that haven't been eaten by weevils.
I like many aspects of this fly! Looks like it may have some challenges to get though but worth it in my opinion. Nice fly , to the to do list it goes 😆. Thanks for the video!!
that looks another great fly. I bought some of that clear stretch at a tackle shop but it is too thin, I will have to get some thicker and give this fly a go. Thanks Mak
mak -flies Thanks Mak, I bought some yesterday and had a go last night, the hardest bit is melting the ends without burning the tying thread which i did a few times. The fly looks good so thanks for the information. I will let you know how I get on with fishng this one and the damsel. I wont be fishing until the season starts here in about 6 weeks time.
Very well tied. It looks so simple but but only for the masters. I will tie a few for tomorrow on the Waioeka River, North Island New Zealand. Tight lines.
Outstanding. Pardon my ignorance, but what is the small block being used to rub the thread? A wax of some sort? Thank you in advance and thank you for sharing this video, Makflies.
Great videos! What might I use as a substitute for pheasant tail, to make the nymphs more durable? I'm trying to focus on flies' effectiveness and durability, more than how they look to me, or how true they are to an original recipe. Thank you!
Nice I tied in red,olive,black and the red color don't work as well as olive or black on my home streams but I still use red for rainbow trout cause the like bright colors like pink and red but I used olive and black dyed pheasant tail for this fly and they work great and I've found if I coat the stretch tubing with Sally Hansen it's extremely durable more than a regular pheasant tail nymph
great fly. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I do have a question though. Would you change anything if you were to tie this in a size 20 or 22?
Many Thanks for nice comment. Yes for that size reduce the size of material accordingly. Unfortunately I can't tell you the exact size of material. Thanks mak
Simple elegant and beautiful, thank you! Not that it makes a lot of difference, but have you tried creating "gills" on the abdomen between each wrap of clear strip? The fish likely won't care, but it will catch more than a few fishermen. Oh, and we just subscribed! Cheers!
Nice fly! I imagine the rubber silicone body will buy another second of time in the trouts mouth to set the hook before it spits it! Not keen to stretch the body cord with a vision 2 in 1 vice, hook might hit my eye or something else? Thankyou!
Thank you my friend. I am glad you like it, I know but some time to make something effective you have to take a risk. But if you take your time I think you should be ok Lol... Regards mak
You finish the head with "varnish" is it varnish or is just a head cement or super glue? Also what are you using for dubbing wax? Bee's wax? I love your videos. Very well done.
Hi Andrew I am glad you like my Videos. I will upload more Buzzers soon and I love tying Buzzers. I get very busy around this time of year with tying orders, can't find enough time. Hopefully soon I shall upload more Buzzers. Regards mak
mak -flies Thanks for the quick reply. Fantastic videos. I like your precision and thread control. You're very good at building a nice tapered body on the hook shank. Well done!
Mak I am trying to figure out what vise you are using,at first glance I thought it was an Atlas Anvil but on a closer look it is some other brand,Would you please let me know what brand of vise you are using?thanks Earl
I also use an anvil atlas vise -Your jaws have two notches;mine are smooth, and my hook tensioner adjustment is a large knurled round nut ;the locking mechanism is a uplifting lever,yours appears to be some sort of star shaped nut;thanks for prompt reply
hi mak great video ,would like to know where you get your feathers from , i got some on ebay but don't look any were as good as the ones you have ,thanks ......neil
Hi Neil,, I do buy from different places, If you live in UK then there are lots of supplier , for eg ( Lathkill , Lakeland , Harvey Angling ) etc, If you buy a quality , graded stuff its much better, ,,, Cheers mak
mak -flies thanks mak for fast reply ,just learning to tie got my vice from lakeland so will get feathers there ,had just got cheep of ebay cause i watch ur videos as i tie then strip hook back down and start again ,been a great help mak love the way you present the videos 5 stars thanks
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I very much like the technique you used to add legs to the fly. It seems so simple yet I've never thought of it in fifty years of tying. I typically add partridge, woodduck, or hackle fibers on either side and tie them in. It works but it is difficult to get the lengths the same on both sides and sometimes the legs get pulled down along the side. This is a great idea and I'm going to try a few nymphs right now with that technique.
Thanks Matt. I am glad that you like the idea & hope you find it easy to tie.
Thanks mak
Matt Troutman ம
This channel is amazing and your work is so good. I don’t fish or know anything about it but I can watch this for hours. Thank you.
Thank you so much Jana, I really appreciate that :))
excellent technique and demonstration for a fly that will catch fish - but I honestly listened for your soothing voice. very calming in these stressful times
Thank you Bill, I totally agree with you, Thank you for your nice comment, I hope things gets better :)))
This nymph looks delicious, great job!!!
thank you :))
I thought that I’d seen all of Mak’s fly videos, then this video popped-up... a very nice pattern. Even though I’ve seen him do it before, I like how he burns the clear stretch, creating a clever tab/j-hook for a solid thread catch. As always, thanks, Mak!
Thank you once again for a lovely Comment Shamma, Appreciate that :))
You tie some excellent fly ,I've been tying your patterns for awhile and the work amazing on crappie and bluegill as well as large mouth bass and small mouth bass
Glad you like them Gary, and having success with them, keep it up my friend
Regards,,,, Mak :))
Jaw dropped I don't know how many times at various techniques you used. Great tie!
Thank you Walter,, I am glad you enjoyed it
Split the thread to make a dubbing loop!! What a great idea!!
Thank you sir!
You are welcome Mike
Nice pattern Mak! I like the way you folded the pheasant tail to form its legs. Thanks for sharing, and Aloha!🌴🎣🐟
Thank you Kent :))))
melt catch was very clever. love watching you work, I don't even fish.
Thank you friend, 😊 😊
Loving the art that goes into making a great fly. Great video.
Thanks a lot James :))
Just tried this pattern and I love it. Can't wait to try it. I bought a spool of vinyl rib at an outdoor show several years ago for $2 but never used it.
thank you friend , keep up the good work :)))
You just tought me so many tricks for tying this fly, thank you so much! Awesome video!
Thank you Hayden, I am glad you like it :-)
Beautiful work. You are truly an artist
Thank you so much 😀John
This man has never fished a bugger , he only fishes absolute art
This man has been fishing since the age of 10,
I don't fly fish, never have fly fished, I sure like watching you make these though.
Thank you friend 👍👍👍👍
Absolutely fantastic , looks realistic and deadly.
Thank you my friend
Another work of art by mak
Thank you so much friend :))
Just found this one Mak. It’s a really nice Nymph pattern. I’ll try my hand with it..... Thank you for yet another great tie dude.
Thank you El, I am glad you like it, I had the most views on this Pattern :))
I’m not surprised Mak It’s an attractive fly and looks appealing.
What an amazing art and craftsmanship!! beautiful~~thanks for sharing your craft!
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Makflies he commented that 4 years ago and now your replying to him 😂😂😂😂😂
I agree with the majority, the tubing heat stretch is a great idea. You just gave me another steelhead pattern, many different abdomen colors can be used under that tubing. Thanks for the video.
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Attractive...So many views and comments but no likes,,u deserve it so from my side to ur wonderful craft👍👍
Thank you Shank, I really appreciate that :))
Very nice!! Tight lines🐜🐛🕷️!!!!!
Hi friend I am a trout fish former from Indian occupied kashmir I like your fish catching trick
Thank you Rafiq, :))
Arshad, first time I've seen this one, class, proper class, good tip with heating end of body rib.
Actually; Mike James
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Good-looking nymph! Great job!!
Thank you Mark :)))
Mak, love this fly!! I'm a beginner at tying flies and have learned a lot watching your instructive videos. BTW my flies are still on the ugly side so I'm hoping they will start looking as good as yours with practice. Mike
Hi Mike. I am Glad you finding the videos helpful. There is no such a thing ugly fly Lol... its always the most scruffy flies catch more fish. Just keep practicing, soon you will get there. Cheers mak
Hey Mike, it does take lots of practice before your flies start to look as good as the ones in stores. If you are just beginning to tie I'd suggest tying at least four of the same pattern so you get used to working with the materials and techniques. I'm sure you will see improvement on the last fly compared to the first.
Matt Troutman I agree matt. It takes few attempt for me to tie new pattern correctly.
Thank you. I have done a few of these flies and they are looking a lot better. I bought a better vise (rotary) and that has helped.
Mike Pennino Thats great you have bought a better Rotary Vise, this makes big difference for tying. Its great that flies are looking better. Keep up the good work
Tight Lines mak
Nice fly..good tie....keep the videos coming! Thanks for some good ideas I will add to my toolbox!
Mike Lundrigan many thanks for the comment Mike,
Great bug!! Really enjoy your videos! Keep em' coming!
Lew Vasquez Thank you my friend I am glad you like my videos
This guy man. He's like the faberge egg master of fly tying.
Thank you Chuck, I am glad you like it :))
Thanks So Much for the effort you put into making the video, the clear stretch tips will be very useful for me.
Hi Mark. I am glad you like it, your welcome.
mak
You, Sir, are an artist!!!
Thank you res1492,, I am really glad you like it :)
I watched some more of your video after and all i can say is "Amazing work"
Once again, many thanks, I really appreciate res1492 👍 👍
Thanks, great vid! Love the colour of that pheasant tail!
Thank you Nicole :)
I like it very much your technic👍and your work i will try at my home😚
Thank you so much 😀
I dont know what people would do without how to videos on youtube!
What I did in the 80's; buy a fly tying kit that comes with a how-to book. Not be able to make heads or tails of the pictures because tying is about actions that can't be conveyed in a still-shot, and then give up in frustration. Drag out the kit twenty years later, after you discover this new internet thing and TH-cam and try again with better results. After you buy new glue and salvage the bits that haven't been eaten by weevils.
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Ryan Burgess we used books and made crappy flys 😂🤣. He makes it look so easy.
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The tubbing tips (starting and finishing) were really super. Thanks
Thank you I am glad you like it
superb tip on the melting great videos keep them coming
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It's so mesmerising watching people tying flies
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Muy buena idea para la pesca gracias por compartir. saludos cordiales desde Perú Arequipa 👍👍🐟🐟
Thank you friend :))
I like many aspects of this fly! Looks like it may have some challenges to get though but worth it in my opinion. Nice fly , to the to do list it goes 😆. Thanks for the video!!
Totally agree Mike, I am glad you like it, I really appreciate that my friend 👍👍👍
Legend has it this chap is a neurosurgeon for fun.
Thank you friend :)))
What a great pattern and equally good explanatory video. Kind regards Paul N Tasmania
Paul Nilon Thank you Paul. I am glad that you like it & Great comment.Regards mak
Thanks for your time and knowledge good health for you and your's 🎣🤠 Dave Hughes
Thank you so much Dave 😊😊😊😊
Another nice one Mac very nice
Norman Kettlewell
Thanks mate. I am glad you like it
Great work, 👍👍👍 great to trick trout
Thank you friend :))
Muy lindo trabajo aprendere de ti aun que no tengo ese tipo de pluma lo hare con otra gracias pir compartir tu teabajo
Gracias mi amigo, realmente aprecio eso :))
that looks another great fly. I bought some of that clear stretch at a tackle shop but it is too thin, I will have to get some thicker and give this fly a go. Thanks Mak
Hi Nigel
Many thanks for the comment. You need 1mm thick Elastic or send me your uk Address I will send you some.
Cheers mak
mak -flies Thanks Mak, I bought some yesterday and had a go last night, the hardest bit is melting the ends without burning the tying thread which i did a few times. The fly looks good so thanks for the information. I will let you know how I get on with fishng this one and the damsel. I wont be fishing until the season starts here in about 6 weeks time.
Great looking fly. Just discovered your channel. Very helpful and some great new techniques to try. Thanks for the content.
Thank you Shaun , I am glad you like it, Thank you for the Comment :)
Congratulação pela isca mágica.
Fenomenal, fantástica.
Edilson Rodrigues - Curitiba - Brasil.
Thank you Edilson, I am glad you like it :))))
Very nice looking fly. Hope the fish think so too. Catch yourself a Lunker! All the best to you and yours. Sean
Hi Sean
I am Glad you like the Pattern many thanks. This Nymph will Catch some Stonkers give it a try Lol...
Regards mak
excellent thread control.
Thank you Willy :))
Very well tied. It looks so simple but but only for the masters. I will tie a few for tomorrow on the Waioeka River, North Island New Zealand. Tight lines.
Thank you John,, I am glad you like it,, Thanks for watching
Regards Mak
I've been loved the colors and technique. thanks for sharing
Thank you Mazen :))
WOW great video, thank you for sharing, that looks amazing, great job
+Getaway Kayaking Thank you my friend
It's a very nice, I am from Brazil thank you for a movie!
Thank you Hugo, I am glad you like it :))
Very nice work - You are a master.
+InsaneAction Thank you my friend
Outstanding.
Pardon my ignorance, but what is the small block being used to rub the thread? A wax of some sort? Thank you in advance and thank you for sharing this video, Makflies.
Thank you T Higson, I am glad you like it, Yes you are right it is a Wax
Regards,,,, Mak
This fly is awesome totally gonna try this!!!
Thank you my friend
love your videos. would you consider putting a pic of the bug in the corner of the screen so we can compare it to what you’re making?
Thank you Steve, it is basically represent lot's of different Mayfly Larvae & Nymphs :)))
Muy lindo video, muy claro. Impecable. Grácias por subirlo!
Thank you Jorge, I am glad you like it , 👍 👍
Great videos! What might I use as a substitute for pheasant tail, to make the nymphs more durable? I'm trying to focus on flies' effectiveness and durability, more than how they look to me, or how true they are to an original recipe. Thank you!
Thank you :)
Wow amazing.
Thanks a lot
Beautiful that would be killer for steelhead here
Thank you Legendary :-)
Nice I tied in red,olive,black and the red color don't work as well as olive or black on my home streams but I still use red for rainbow trout cause the like bright colors like pink and red but I used olive and black dyed pheasant tail for this fly and they work great and I've found if I coat the stretch tubing with Sally Hansen it's extremely durable more than a regular pheasant tail nymph
Thank you Justin, I am glad you like it,, I agree with all different colours, I do also tie in lot's of colours,
Regards ,, Mak
Superb sir 👌
Thanks a lot 😊
Great video could you recomend a fly tying kit for a beginner. Thanks
Thank you JR, There are so many but I suggest, you should buy Quality, Buy good vice and tools individually :))
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Thank you my friend :))
great fly. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I do have a question though. Would you change anything if you were to tie this in a size 20 or 22?
Many Thanks for nice comment. Yes for that size reduce the size of material accordingly. Unfortunately I can't tell you the exact size of material.
Thanks mak
Simple elegant and beautiful, thank you!
Not that it makes a lot of difference, but have you tried creating "gills" on the abdomen between each wrap of clear strip? The fish likely won't care, but it will catch more than a few fishermen. Oh, and we just subscribed! Cheers!
Thank you , I know what you mean, it will certainly more fisherman lol
Regards
Try as we might to teach the fishermen to think more like the fish! ;)
I will my riend
pretty neat trick with the lighter....definitely a stonker catcher !!
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Just make sure you don't lose it on the first cast or all that effort would be for nothing !
But, very good detailed video. Thanks for it.
Lol,, Thank you Mikey really appreciate that, thanks for the nice comment :)
Awesome fly
Thanks for the visit
Nice fly! I imagine the rubber silicone body will buy another second of time in the trouts mouth to set the hook before it spits it! Not keen to stretch the body cord with a vision 2 in 1 vice, hook might hit my eye or something else? Thankyou!
Thank you my friend. I am glad you like it, I know but some time to make something effective you have to take a risk. But if you take your time I think you should be ok Lol... Regards mak
You finish the head with "varnish" is it varnish or is just a head cement or super glue? Also what are you using for dubbing wax? Bee's wax? I love your videos. Very well done.
Thank you Shutterwi , I am using Nail Varnish, As for Dubbing it's a Black & Red mix Synthetic Dubbing
Regards ... Mak
Makflies Thanks for the reply. How may years have you been tying?
about 10 Years :)
Makflies Wow there might be hope for me. 7 years here.
Why not , keep on practicing , take your time , and you will tie better than me :)
Nice fly. Thanks from spain
Thank you Jose :)
beautiful fly. congratulations!
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Hi mak can you do a heap more buzzer videos please I enjoy watching your videos they're great
Hi Andrew I am glad you like my Videos. I will upload more Buzzers soon and I love tying Buzzers. I get very busy around this time of year with tying orders, can't find enough time. Hopefully soon I shall upload more Buzzers. Regards mak
What type of camera do you use for your tying videos?
Flies and Ties Its Canon Lergia hf200
How did you split that thread? Is that a special thread that allowed you to split it into two?
It's utc thread :)
pro all the way, this is how it's done right, nice n' clean
Thank you lonewizzard, :))
Looks delicious!!!
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All you need is green hands and I would swear it was the hulk tying this fly. 🤪
Lol,,,,, Thank you Jim :)))
I did like the tying of the fly and the end result - just cuttin up with ya.
8:12 just find a tub of was, make a ball, them rub it in your string, then spin the peacock curl around it
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Beautiful! Chris Sandford
Thanks Chris, I am glad you like it
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Thank you :))
Fly fishing👍Good tying👍
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Question for you, what are you rubbing on your thread once in awhile ?
+PRACERZ Its Wax my friend
Sorry for the apparent dumb question, but why ? Educate me please . :)
PRACERZ so the thread become stronger & hold its position also water proofing etc
That's a beauty.
Thank you Keepurfaith :-)
Nice looking PH TAIL, will tie a few for the S.Platte in Colorado
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Hello. Which type of thread are you using?
It's a UNI THREAD 6/0 :))
Do these type of flys work?
They look pretty and all do they catch fish?
Off course they work Peter :)))
well done good looking fly hope you catch a lot of fish with it
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You should show fishing with them!
I should Joe, I can't seems to get time this Year lol
thats cool
thank you for teaching and sharing works with us
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No se si los usaria para pescar o para colgarlos de la pared, ya que son hermosos estos anzuelos
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mak, what is the clear stretch material actually called, so I know what to look/ask for when I'm shopping? Thanks
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It's a clear stretch material...you can usually find them in arts n crafts bead section...or necklace/bracelet making...
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What is the clear wrap that you are using? (Sorry, I couldn't understand what you called it in the video.)
Its called Clear Stretch Elastic
mak -flies Thanks for the quick reply. Fantastic videos. I like your precision and thread control. You're very good at building a nice tapered body on the hook shank. Well done!
Cheers Steve
Heat tubing with a bic lighter ( torch ) flatten between thumb and forefinger.
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Mak I am trying to figure out what vise you are using,at first glance I thought it was an Atlas Anvil but on a closer look it is some other brand,Would you please let me know what brand of vise you are using?thanks Earl
Hi Earl
For this video I am using Anvil Atlas. I also use my J vise occasionally. So there are 2 Vises been used on my Channel. Regards mak
I also use an anvil
atlas vise -Your jaws have two notches;mine are smooth, and my hook tensioner adjustment is a large knurled round nut ;the locking mechanism is a uplifting lever,yours appears to be some sort of star shaped nut;thanks for prompt reply
Earl Cantwell I think yours probably a new Version, mine is very old and still feels new, I love this vice
mak -flies
Thanks for the information,I really appreciate your prompt replies;I also like your flies/tutorials ,great information;Thanks Again Earl
Earl Cantwell You welcome my friend
hi mak great video ,would like to know where you get your feathers from , i got some on ebay but don't look any were as good as the ones you have ,thanks ......neil
Hi Neil,, I do buy from different places, If you live in UK then there are lots of supplier , for eg ( Lathkill , Lakeland , Harvey Angling ) etc, If you buy a quality , graded stuff its much better, ,,, Cheers mak
mak -flies thanks mak for fast reply ,just learning to tie got my vice from lakeland so will get feathers there ,had just got cheep of ebay cause i watch ur videos as i tie then strip hook back down and start again ,been a great help mak love the way you present the videos 5 stars thanks