Nice use of the FTD fibers. It would probably be similar using Supreme Hair. A note on wrapping the crystal flash; leave the thread at the tie-in point and wrap the flash behind the thread, chasing the thread to the end tie in. Makes for a neater, more uniform body.
Oh man, good question, it’s been a while since I made this video. Did I not put it in the description section? It’s tough for me to go back and look. If not, let me know and I’ll try to figure it out. But know that you don’t have to do anything exactly how I do it, add a larger lead wire for more weight or smaller wire for less weight. Make the fly your own and for your own needs
Thanks glad you liked it. So did I forget to add the flash on the far side? It’s been a while since I made this video. I can’t remember. I don’t think I did forget though, maybe just didn’t have it in the video?
Truly helpful. As someone just getting into tying, I highly appreciate this.
Glad the video helped
Weird. Last night I tied a nearly identical fly as an emerald shinner imitation for Great Lakes steelhead.
Awesome! Great minds think alike! Haha!
Nice use of the FTD fibers. It would probably be similar using Supreme Hair. A note on wrapping the crystal flash; leave the thread at the tie-in point and wrap the flash behind the thread, chasing the thread to the end tie in. Makes for a neater, more uniform body.
Thanks, yes that’s a great technique for sure
with a wider body (in white) and a couple of legs, might be a good jig to use for surf perch.....
Ya give it a try.
What size/type of wire did you add for weight?
Oh man, good question, it’s been a while since I made this video. Did I not put it in the description section? It’s tough for me to go back and look. If not, let me know and I’ll try to figure it out. But know that you don’t have to do anything exactly how I do it, add a larger lead wire for more weight or smaller wire for less weight. Make the fly your own and for your own needs
@@McFlyAngler I’ll try some different sizes. I am new to tying and looking forward to what I create. Thanks for the tips. 🤙
Neat looking fly
Thanks
@@McFlyAngler you're welcome my friend
from what I can see, you should of split the red flash onto BOTH sides of the hook, just to even it out....but a relly nice looking jig......
Thanks glad you liked it. So did I forget to add the flash on the far side? It’s been a while since I made this video. I can’t remember. I don’t think I did forget though, maybe just didn’t have it in the video?