Montreal, QC, Canada - 2011: Had a freind tie 8 (6/0 hook) of these, except for Northern Pike and Muskie, with a 1/2" trailing treble and black Marabou tied atop like the white. White Marabou was extended 1/4" past the treble bend. I had none left and replaced the flyline twice, what a fabulous day. It was stupid but the best feeling ever to have two 3-5 lbs. Smallmouth Bass, a 13 in. Pike, a 17 in. Pike, and a 3 ft. Muskie take off like a bullet on a cheap Canadian Tire flyrod kit, so much fun.
One of the things that make your videos so valuable is the explanation of •how• the materials are best used. Here I learned THREE new techniques on marabou alone! Thank you Davie for sharing your knowledge. Cheers from British Columbia.
Another Bob Church,reservoir ,fry classic from mid 1970,a that introduced white chenille and Marabou to us...at a time when it wasnt always easy to get white chenille. Hopefully still working today on Grafham,Rutland,Draycote,Chew.... ..or even Leven!! Simon Artley Manchester
I live in western Canada and in the 80's as a youngster trying to get a hold of flytying I picked up a book by Bob Church. The jacket had a cover of Bob in a cardigan and a tweed deer stalkers cap. Nobody!!! dressed like that where I was, he was very strange looking.I poured over that book and the flies were even stranger. Pink boobies, white streamers, hulks. We were fishing life-similar leeches, dragonflies and chironomids. everything from green to brown!! Slowly over the decades many patterns in that book began to be used around here. Boobies and their mechanical twins microleeches in particular. He was ahead of his time.
Another repeat viewing for me. You are first and foremost a great teacher. You took the opportunity to take a simple pattern and use the tying of it to teach some fine points. You have made it a lot easier for people to make it through a very tough year with your videos. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I wish you and yours all you wish for yourselves and more.
year i was born .. 1972 great fly, tied (Badly) and fished it many a time over the 30 odd years i've been lucky enough to go fly fishing. Great video again Davie, Your video's inspire me to be a better fly tyer and i look forward to seeing each one you produce. Many Thanks
Excellent tying as always. I have found that adding eyes to the head, turns what is a very effective fly into a devastating one. Also larger ones very good for Pollock and bass.
That is a gorgeous pattern Davie. I’ll try this one and give it my best shot. Thanks again for another one of your brilliant videos. You do make life a bit easier for us noobs with the way you describe things plus the camera angle and video resolution you use is spot on. Thanks again Davie.
Oh man what a pretty fly.. Thanks for taking the time to simplify the techniques involved in tying this one.. a lot of stuff just jelled in my mind.. cant wait to try this one.. J
Hi, reminds me of a Grey Ghost fly tied to imitate a smelt. Yours is much simpler to tie and I will definitely give it a try ( with some additions). Thanks again!
Been fishing this lure since the seventies on UK lakes and reservoirs but in lots of different colours black orange and white being the most popular. Black with a bright green butt known as the green arsehole being excellent when the summer daphnia is around.
It's an extremely effective fly for perch, small pike and even zander in lakes and rivers of central Russia. Once I've catched a tiny (1.5-2 lbs) catfish with it:).
Davie, what's great about our hobby is that there's always something new to learn. It never occurred to me to roll feather hackles to mix them, I've always mixed the hackles by putting them in a small stacker and whack away at my wife's dining room table. Please weigh in publicly: does head cement penetrate the thread when the thread is waxed either by the manufacturer or the tier? My Tie-Flying club is split on this issue. Thanks again for a great tye!
Hi Bill, I have varnished thousands of heads over waxed threads and never had any problems with my flies or from anyone I've tyed for have ever complained about the varnish coming away due to this..Though I do make sure that I don't over do it with the wax as once or twice through wax is enough and I also remove any excess by running my fingers along the thread before I tye with it.. With salmon flies especially I also coat the heads with superglue first which dries within a few minutes then I varnish the head a couple of times to finish off which gives me a lovely finish..I use Veniards Prepared Fly Tyers Wax and nothing else... All the very best Davie..
Very nice Davie! QUESTION: Just curious, why is this fly called a "lure"? I associate the word "lure" with plugs and spoons used in spinning and bait casting, I would have described it as an "streamer/attractor" fly. Beautifully tied and thank you for the detailed commentary. ATB! Hank
Hi Hank, It's just a term used for these type of flies here in the UK as they are tyed on a lure hook, it's also representing a small fish rather than a fly so If I had called it a fly here in the UK I'm sure someone would have said to me this is a lure and not a fly. I have been asked this question many times over the years as in some countries this would not be called a lure and more liking to be call a fly pattern as you said..I'm glad you liked it and I'm sure if you give one a go it will catch you a few fish... All the very best Davie..
@@DavieMcPhail Thanks for the reply Davie! Small fish (minnows and fish fry) are the preferred forage of the species that I fish for so I am as serious about imitating them as I am caddisflies and mayflies. Cheers! Hank
Hi Davie, Can you tell me the difference between a fly and a lure, you just called this one a lure . I don't understand. Thanks. You do great videos and ties I love your channel.
Hi Stryker 2, It's just a term used for these type of flies here in the UK as they are tyed on a lure hook. It's also representing a small fish rather than a fly andIf I had called it a fly here in the UK I'm sure someone would have said to me this is a lure and not a fly. I have been asked this question many times over the years as in some countries this would not be called a lure and more likely to be called a fly pattern..I'm glad you enjoy the flies and my channel.. All the very best Davie..
Hi Steve, I use Veniards Prepared Fly Tyers Wax, I have made a video on it Iand have attached a link for you to see...th-cam.com/video/IN4N92G14Xg/w-d-xo.html All the very best Davie
Hi The Grasseater, It's just a term used for these type of flies here in the UK as they are tyed on a lure hook, it's also representing a small fish rather than a fly, If I had called it a fly here in the UK I'm sure someone would have said to me this is a lure and not a fly. I have been asked this question many times over the years as in some countries this would not be called a lure and more liking to be call a fly pattern...I hope this answers most of your question... All the very best Davie
Уловистость мушки зависит от многих факторов: где, когда и какую рыбу ловить. На сухую хариусовую мушку крайне трудно поймать, скажем, щуку. Хотя в принципе и возможно: летом на севере щука может подбирать насекомых с поверхности воды. Но редко. На мушку, представленную в этом видео, клюет практически любой хищник в озерах и реках центральной России. Если повезет с погодой и правильной подачей - то клевать будет как из пулемета.
Montreal, QC, Canada - 2011: Had a freind tie 8 (6/0 hook) of these, except for Northern Pike and Muskie, with a 1/2" trailing treble and black Marabou tied atop like the white. White Marabou was extended 1/4" past the treble bend. I had none left and replaced the flyline twice, what a fabulous day. It was stupid but the best feeling ever to have two 3-5 lbs. Smallmouth Bass, a 13 in. Pike, a 17 in. Pike, and a 3 ft. Muskie take off like a bullet on a cheap Canadian Tire flyrod kit, so much fun.
God bless the late great Bob church, he past in September 2019 after suffering from Parkinson's disease. A much loved innovator in a dearstalker.
One of the things that make your videos so valuable is the explanation of •how• the materials are best used. Here I learned THREE new techniques on marabou alone! Thank you Davie for sharing your knowledge. Cheers from British Columbia.
Thanks Davie for all the tips!
First class tying as always Davie. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Davie for tying my request for the appetiser beautifulIy tied as usual I have fished this fly for the last 30 years and it never lets me down.
Very enjoyable Davie. I look forward to your videos with great anticipation. Thanks so much for sharing!
Bonjour Davie,
Toujours de magnifiques montages vidéos.
Another Bob Church,reservoir ,fry classic from mid 1970,a that introduced white chenille and Marabou to us...at a time when it wasnt always easy to get white chenille.
Hopefully still working today on Grafham,Rutland,Draycote,Chew....
..or even Leven!!
Simon Artley Manchester
Nice to see the old patterns I still see Bob Church I will have to show him your excellent tying - MikeC
I live in western Canada and in the 80's as a youngster trying to get a hold of flytying I picked up a book by Bob Church. The jacket had a cover of Bob in a cardigan and a tweed deer stalkers cap. Nobody!!! dressed like that where I was, he was very strange looking.I poured over that book and the flies were even stranger. Pink boobies, white streamers, hulks. We were fishing life-similar leeches, dragonflies and chironomids. everything from green to brown!! Slowly over the decades many patterns in that book began to be used around here. Boobies and their mechanical twins microleeches in particular. He was ahead of his time.
Another repeat viewing for me. You are first and foremost a great teacher. You took the opportunity to take a simple pattern and use the tying of it to teach some fine points.
You have made it a lot easier for people to make it through a very tough year with your videos.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I wish you and yours all you wish for yourselves and more.
year i was born .. 1972 great fly, tied (Badly) and fished it many a time over the 30 odd years i've been lucky enough to go fly fishing.
Great video again Davie, Your video's inspire me to be a better fly tyer and i look forward to seeing each one you produce.
Many Thanks
A timely tutorial! I was searching for some old school patterns to demo for an upcoming sportsman show. Great video as always!
Hi davie beautifully tied lure,in bob church’s book”Reservoir trout fishing”this is mentioned a lot and you can see why golden oldie😂👍
Excellent tying as always. I have found that adding eyes to the head, turns what is a very effective fly into a devastating one. Also larger ones very good for Pollock and bass.
Lots of great tips on this pattern, such as rolling marabou and exposing core to minimize bulk, very nice Davie!!
Thanks Davie that is what I've been looking for to use in the finger lakes here in New York
That is a gorgeous pattern Davie. I’ll try this one and give it my best shot. Thanks again for another one of your brilliant videos.
You do make life a bit easier for us noobs with the way you describe things plus the camera angle and video resolution you use is spot on. Thanks again Davie.
Oh man what a pretty fly.. Thanks for taking the time to simplify the techniques involved in tying this one.. a lot of stuff just jelled in my mind.. cant wait to try this one.. J
Thanks again Davide another master class
Hi, reminds me of a Grey Ghost fly tied to imitate a smelt. Yours is much simpler to tie and I will definitely give it a try ( with some additions). Thanks again!
Interesting pattern , will have to tie some up and try them out on the lakes around here . Thanks
Beautifully done. I will most look forward to trying that come spring for smallmouth and panfish here in Ohio.Thanks
lovely good job Mister McPhail
Been fishing this lure since the seventies on UK lakes and reservoirs but in lots of different colours black orange and white being the most popular. Black with a bright green butt known as the green arsehole being excellent when the summer daphnia is around.
Very nicely done
Simple and I'm sure effective. Another great one. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful mate, will definitely give it a swim here in Australia
that is one interesting pattern!
Superb pattern down here in Northumberland Davie 👍
Many good tips Davy. Thnx
Definitely going to try this one. Thanks
So beautiful, 🎉👏🏻
It's an extremely effective fly for perch, small pike and even zander in lakes and rivers of central Russia. Once I've catched a tiny (1.5-2 lbs) catfish with it:).
Nice or what great job Davie
Davie, what's great about our hobby is that there's always something new to learn. It never occurred to me to roll feather hackles to mix them, I've always mixed the hackles by putting them in a small stacker and whack away at my wife's dining room table. Please weigh in publicly: does head cement penetrate the thread when the thread is waxed either by the manufacturer or the tier? My Tie-Flying club is split on this issue. Thanks again for a great tye!
Hi Bill,
I have varnished thousands of heads over waxed threads and never had any problems with my flies or from anyone I've tyed for have ever complained about the varnish coming away due to this..Though I do make sure that I don't over do it with the wax as once or twice through wax is enough and I also remove any excess by running my fingers along the thread before I tye with it.. With salmon flies especially I also coat the heads with superglue first which dries within a few minutes then I varnish the head a couple of times to finish off which gives me a lovely finish..I use Veniards Prepared Fly Tyers Wax and nothing else...
All the very best Davie..
What skill!!!
Nice Davie..think I’ll give this a go for brookies..
nice lure tankiou Davie
One of my other favourites is the whisky fly tied with a hackle
wing instead of a hair. how about tying this?
Very nice Davie! QUESTION: Just curious, why is this fly called a "lure"? I associate the word "lure" with plugs and spoons used in spinning and bait casting, I would have described it as an "streamer/attractor" fly. Beautifully tied and thank you for the detailed commentary. ATB! Hank
Hi Hank,
It's just a term used for these type of flies here in the UK as they are tyed on a lure hook, it's also representing a small fish rather than a fly so If I had called it a fly here in the UK I'm sure someone would have said to me this is a lure and not a fly. I have been asked this question many times over the years as in some countries this would not be called a lure and more liking to be call a fly pattern as you said..I'm glad you liked it and I'm sure if you give one a go it will catch you a few fish...
All the very best Davie..
@@DavieMcPhail Thanks for the reply Davie! Small fish (minnows and fish fry) are the preferred forage of the species that I fish for so I am as serious about imitating them as I am caddisflies and mayflies. Cheers! Hank
Very nice! 😉 New for me..
Hi Davie, Can you tell me the difference between a fly and a lure, you just called this one a lure . I don't understand. Thanks. You do great videos and ties I love your channel.
Hi Stryker 2,
It's just a term used for these type of flies here in the UK as they are tyed on a lure hook. It's also representing a small fish rather than a fly andIf I had called it a fly here in the UK I'm sure someone would have said to me this is a lure and not a fly. I have been asked this question many times over the years as in some countries this would not be called a lure and more likely to be called a fly pattern..I'm glad you enjoy the flies and my channel..
All the very best Davie..
Hi Davie, what type of wax is the blob on your finger please.
Thanks
Hi Steve,
I use Veniards Prepared Fly Tyers Wax, I have made a video on it Iand have attached a link for you to see...th-cam.com/video/IN4N92G14Xg/w-d-xo.html
All the very best Davie
@@DavieMcPhail Thanks for your quick response. Keep up the great work with your videos. 👍
Класс!👍🤝🇰🇿
When is a fly a lure? Is a streamer a fly or a lure? Deep pool of life questions...
Hi The Grasseater,
It's just a term used for these type of flies here in the UK as they are tyed on a lure hook, it's also representing a small fish rather than a fly, If I had called it a fly here in the UK I'm sure someone would have said to me this is a lure and not a fly. I have been asked this question many times over the years as in some countries this would not be called a lure and more liking to be call a fly pattern...I hope this answers most of your question...
All the very best Davie
@@DavieMcPhail yes sir it certainly does! Thank you. Tight lines
The Grasseater a lure has a treble hook on it
Дэйв здравствуйте , покажите самые уловистые мушки. Спасибо.
Уловистость мушки зависит от многих факторов: где, когда и какую рыбу ловить. На сухую хариусовую мушку крайне трудно поймать, скажем, щуку. Хотя в принципе и возможно: летом на севере щука может подбирать насекомых с поверхности воды. Но редко.
На мушку, представленную в этом видео, клюет практически любой хищник в озерах и реках центральной России. Если повезет с погодой и правильной подачей - то клевать будет как из пулемета.
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Мухенция круть.
Bit republican for me davie all the best mate 😂😂😂😂