Elegant fly, and an elegant functional video. I liked the sequence talking about the quality of material used, which we don't often see, but is very useful. Also, your videos are fully detailed but comparatively short; an excellent example of "less is more". Thanks very much.
Years ago in Michigan a friend showed me this pattern but he called it "The Hillbilly". He gave me a rather large chunk of wood chuck That I still use to this day. A tying tip that Gary LaFontaine showed me for tying in any kind of hard tail hair, such as squirrel, calf tail, etc., take two or three initial wraps of thread to hold the wing material on and then take a single wrap of thread around just the hair itself and then continue to anchor the wing hair to the the hook shank. It will not pull out.
Nice! I like simple flies made with natural materials - because of it's barring, woodchuck is a favorite. I tie an "all woodchuck" nymph similar to a Hare's Ear that really produces. Like the woodchuck under fur for subsurface flies because it absorbs water well and allows the fly to sink. For best results, the woodchuck hide should be washed in warm soapy water to remove the dirt and oils from the fur.
Nice fly and so easy to tie. You also showed me a few tricks that will come in quite handy in tying future flies,(x-acto blade on the wing). Thanks much.
One of my favorite patterns; one of first I learned to tie from either Wright's or Leiser's books. Did very well with the Chuck Caddis on the Chattahoochee in April many moons ago.
Excellent looking fly and beautifully presented. We don't have woodchuck down-under but I feel a substitute Sika or Fallow deer might be a good substitute. Will tie a few and see what it looks like, Thanks from NZ.
I've hit that point where I have a pointless amount of flies... I should start giving them away... I wish i knew people who fly fish but the two people I know already have 1000 flies. Oh well, going to have to tie these up too!
“Block the camera with your fingertips...” classic. You’ve been on a caddis
roll lately. Great stuff. Thanks
"Block the camera with your finger tips" Thank you for the laugh and your awesome videos!
Elegant fly, and an elegant functional video. I liked the sequence talking about the quality of material used, which we don't often see, but is very useful. Also, your videos are fully detailed but comparatively short; an excellent example of "less is more". Thanks very much.
"Block the camera with your fingertips" made me laugh out loud :D
Years ago in Michigan a friend showed me this pattern but he called it "The Hillbilly". He gave me a rather large chunk of wood chuck That I still use to this day. A tying tip that Gary LaFontaine showed me for tying in any kind of hard tail hair, such as squirrel, calf tail, etc., take two or three initial wraps of thread to hold the wing material on and then take a single wrap of thread around just the hair itself and then continue to anchor the wing hair to the the hook shank. It will not pull out.
3:33 - "... block the camera with your fingertips..." Beautiful.
Hilariously accessible 😂
A fabulous utilitarian pattern And as always. beautifully photographed. :-)
Beautifully simple pattern tied and described nicely.
Nice! I like simple flies made with natural materials - because of it's barring, woodchuck is a favorite. I tie an "all woodchuck" nymph similar to a Hare's Ear that really produces. Like the woodchuck under fur for subsurface flies because it absorbs water well and allows the fly to sink. For best results, the woodchuck hide should be washed in warm soapy water to remove the dirt and oils from the fur.
Yet another great fly tied great Tim. Thanks for another one dude. Keep keeping safe.
I love woodchuck. I learned most of my tying from Leiser's Complete Book. Thanks Tim.
Nice fly and so easy to tie. You also showed me a few tricks that will come in quite handy in tying future flies,(x-acto blade on the wing). Thanks much.
One of my favorite patterns; one of first I learned to tie from either Wright's or Leiser's books. Did very well with the Chuck Caddis on the Chattahoochee in April many moons ago.
Tim love your videos especially the color commentary, less the glitter of course.
Excellent looking fly and beautifully presented. We don't have woodchuck down-under but I feel a substitute Sika or Fallow deer might be a good substitute. Will tie a few and see what it looks like, Thanks from NZ.
Love how stout those hooks are!
That is the epitome of great flies. Suggestive.
Great fly!👍
:D :D Block your camera ... good one! And nice tutorial for a newbie like myself. Thank you.
Sweet pattern and tie! Thanks for doing these videos for us!!! Could Moose or Elk hair be used for the tail, or does this have to be woodchuck??
Would you suggest trimming the bottom of the hackle before fishing it or fish the fly as is?
I've hit that point where I have a pointless amount of flies... I should start giving them away... I wish i knew people who fly fish but the two people I know already have 1000 flies. Oh well, going to have to tie these up too!
see if there is a fly fishing club at your local schools. give them to those kids.
This fly looks like it would be excellent for my waters.
sweet!
What’s the advantage to the reverse hackle technique?
Fly fishing: how it’s made style.