Hey, I’m a 16 year old fly tier from Montana and have been tying flies since I was 8. I have just recently started taking it seriously and I am thankful for you videos. They have helped me so much over the last couple months. Thank you so much.
Brian, off topic but I think you have one of the best backgrounds of any of us TH-cam fly tiers. The dinosaur and lightning bolt? I need to up my game! Oh yeah, great video by the way. I loved the tip on how the placement of the eyes, and how forward or aft can really affect the jigging action. (PS: I'm not commenting to win any flies-- the last thing I need is more flies around here. :-) )
Great information as always. Thanks Brian! I was an electrician for 35 years, started tying a few years ago, when local fly shop showed me bead-chain eyes, I had to laugh, I knew All those light fixture “pull chains” I saved would come into use..just had no idea at the time it would be for flies! 😂 Have a good one and thanks again! 👍👍🎣
Wish I’d seen this video when I was new to tying. But videos didn’t exist then 😂 I really liked the discussion on the fact that heavy thread and pressure are really critical to keeping eyes in place. Took me a long time to figure that out.
Good morning BRIAN from the GSM of North Carolina....Great video.. Over the years I have 100s of Clouser minnows.I don't use glue either.Great video. Ken
Hey great video. The best tip I ever had for ever had was Bob Clouser ties in a small thread bump places the eyes behind it and wraps the usual way. Figure eight then under the in top of the hook. Tightens it up so nice. Once again thanks for all your info and videos.
Keep Em' Coming! I prefer a drop of glue before I tie the eyes in, so many people do it after. Glue it, and then bind it, don't just coat the thread wraps.
So nice to "see" another one of your informative videos. Looking forward to "seeing" the next one. I also love seeing..(ok ok..sure you get the point now...) you sending out packages to your viewers after watching you get so many. Keep up the good work. Would be great to have you come to Caster's Fly Shop in Hickory, NC for a class.
Great video. A few years back I tied some flies with the eyes on the wrong side, got the third one done and realized they weren’t going to swim how I wanted.
Love the video. I'd be freaking out if I didn't have any beadchain. I tie/use too many Whistlers to run out of beadchain. Can't wait for the next video.
Fantastic video sir Brian wise I love how each of you tying tips video packed great and helpful info but especially this one cause I've had a lot of problems tying in dumbbell eyes. Thank you sir cheers.
Another informative video from the OG of streamer vids. Love each and everyone of these!!!! FFTO on repeat while I'm stuck in the hospital! Thanks Brian!!!
Great video this is how I do mine but I just guess on how to do it these videos are a really great way to learn new skills and are always educational great job 👍🤟🇨🇦
At some point I need to give this a try, normally I do what Kelly Galloup had recommended using your articulating wire to help bind it down as you tie it in
The thing about GSP is that it is REALLY unforgiving. If you don't have perfect, constant pressure, you will 100% get twist. If you have a thread that has some stretch, you can wrap a few times and stretch, then you know the last 3 or 4 turns are tight.
thank you for these tying tips videos been tying for awhile (struggling at times) and with this new information I've improved and now (more importantly) more confidence
I find those thread wraps under the eyes, on top of the hook shank are really important from preventing the eyes from rolling around the shank. Great tip! Also liked the tip about the tread pressure, getting those wraps tight is critical for fly durability.
For me the placement of the dumbell eye is dependent upon the amount of material that will end up in front of the eye and how you want the head to look. Sometimes the dumbell eye is 1/3 of the way toward the back of the hook. You don't want to crowd the front of the hook.
Not quite the midwest but if you get the chance we would be very happy to host you at the Otago Anglers Association for fly tying and a few days fishing.
Hardware store, bead chain by the foot, or a craft store for more assortment on size and color. Thanks, now I know my downfall is thread pressure, especially on the horizontal wraps under the eyes.
Great tips on tying in the eyes. One more reason to stay away from gel spun on lead eyes is that when pulled tight the gel spun can and will slice through the lead eyes. This won't happen with other eye materials bit I've had it happen a ton with lead eyes.
Look forward to the videos everytime man, glad I'm getting these tips! Gonna be using some dumbell eyes here soon for some high water steelhead fishing.
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Hey, I’m a 16 year old fly tier from Montana and have been tying flies since I was 8. I have just recently started taking it seriously and I am thankful for you videos. They have helped me so much over the last couple months. Thank you so much.
Brian, off topic but I think you have one of the best backgrounds of any of us TH-cam fly tiers. The dinosaur and lightning bolt? I need to up my game! Oh yeah, great video by the way. I loved the tip on how the placement of the eyes, and how forward or aft can really affect the jigging action. (PS: I'm not commenting to win any flies-- the last thing I need is more flies around here. :-) )
Ha!!! Thanks!!
Great information as always. Thanks Brian! I was an electrician for 35 years, started tying a few years ago, when local fly shop showed me bead-chain eyes, I had to laugh, I knew All those light fixture “pull chains” I saved would come into use..just had no idea at the time it would be for flies! 😂 Have a good one and thanks again! 👍👍🎣
Thank you. As a new tyer your explanation of dumbbell positioning was extremely helpful.
Thanks for showing the correct way to tie on weighted eyes. Very clear instructions and video!
Great video, the rain is barely noticable. No better day to make streamers than hard rainy days. Very helpful and keep them coming!👍👍🏴☠️
Thank you. That was a good explanation of tying the dumbell eyes. the tying under the dumbell was something I hadn't seen before. Great tips.
A solid guide on how and why when tying with dumbbell eyes
Wish I’d seen this video when I was new to tying. But videos didn’t exist then 😂
I really liked the discussion on the fact that heavy thread and pressure are really critical to keeping eyes in place. Took me a long time to figure that out.
Was at both the club meeting presentation and the fly tying class - great job combining expert information and having fun!
Very timely. Getting ready to build up my clouser inventory.
Good morning BRIAN from the GSM of North Carolina....Great video.. Over the years I have 100s of Clouser minnows.I don't use glue either.Great video. Ken
Really excellent description of how to tie in dumbbell eye & their placement.
I just started tying flies and branching out to steamers this channel is a huge help!
Hey great video. The best tip I ever had for ever had was Bob Clouser ties in a small thread bump places the eyes behind it and wraps the usual way. Figure eight then under the in top of the hook. Tightens it up so nice. Once again thanks for all your info and videos.
Keep Em' Coming! I prefer a drop of glue before I tie the eyes in, so many people do it after. Glue it, and then bind it, don't just coat the thread wraps.
Thanks for the constant wealth of info, my tying is getting much better directly from lots of these tips and tricks.
Agree 100% on not adding glue or uv resin. They break loose regardless. Great video as always
Been tying for years but its always good to see how others do things. It helps me out in my own tying. Thanks for the videos.
I really do love the double pupils. The fluorescent colors are very UV sensitive to boot 🔥🔥
I have been looking for a good video on dumbbell eyes and have found it! Thank you for the great explanations. I am looking forward to the next one.
Dumbbell eyes have been my enemy, they always spin on me. Thanks for the video.
Never noticed the buck tail storage dude I love that idea.
So nice to "see" another one of your informative videos. Looking forward to "seeing" the next one. I also love seeing..(ok ok..sure you get the point now...) you sending out packages to your viewers after watching you get so many. Keep up the good work. Would be great to have you come to Caster's Fly Shop in Hickory, NC for a class.
very timely for me since I am starting in with some dumbell eyes.
If you put a little dubbing on the hook where you are going to tie the eyes in it helps keep them in place a little better. Nice video as always
I had zero idea that I can control the action by moving the eye. I am just getting started tying so I am excited about finding you.
Appreciated the part about the placement of the eyes and eyelet and how it affects the jig motion
Great video. A few years back I tied some flies with the eyes on the wrong side, got the third one done and realized they weren’t going to swim how I wanted.
I like watching your videos and get a lot of ideas and good tips
Love the videos Brian! It would be great to see you tie Bob Popovics Beast Fleye on mono straights!
Funny thing you dropped this video today, last night I tied me first dungeon and after finished I realized I tied dumbell on top of hook haha
Awesome video bud! We had an awesome time having you down here in Memphis. Keep up the good work!!!!!
Love the video. I'd be freaking out if I didn't have any beadchain. I tie/use too many Whistlers to run out of beadchain. Can't wait for the next video.
Fantastic video sir Brian wise I love how each of you tying tips video packed great and helpful info but especially this one cause I've had a lot of problems tying in dumbbell eyes. Thank you sir cheers.
Great explanation on sink rates of materials. When designing a streamer it is critical to getting it to do what you want!!!👍👍
Thank you for making videos explaining this stuff!
First time watching you and it was very informative. I’m just starting to learn how to tie flies.
Excellent overview of detail ya gotta know to do it right. Keep them coming!
Thanks for the video. Great tutorial. Love me some jig hooks for my clousers.
Good video 👍. Looking forward to the one on building heads!
Great info thanks Brian ! Tight lines
Thanks for the great videos! The more in depth tips are worth every minute
Thanks for you videos I appreciate your explanation on this topic… tight lines!!!
Another informative video from the OG of streamer vids. Love each and everyone of these!!!! FFTO on repeat while I'm stuck in the hospital! Thanks Brian!!!
Great take on dumbbell eyes.
Hi I’m from Quebec Canada. You are truly interested and your fly tying tips are good
Great tips with the eye placement relative to the hook shank, can’t wait for part two
Looking forward to part 2!
Checking in from the White Mountain Apache Tribe in Arizona🤟🏽
Nice information on tying in eyes will try it next time.
Great video, as always! I really appreciate the thread pressure and no glue. Pressure is so important. BRAVO!!
Great video this is how I do mine but I just guess on how to do it these videos are a really great way to learn new skills and are always educational great job 👍🤟🇨🇦
Great video. Tons of useful information. Thanks for putting this all together
Thanks for the video. Can’t wait for part two
Love the video , I'm very new at fly tying I would like to see a video on how to finish tying a bucktail jig or flie. Thanks
Nice job that's how I tie them all the time have never had a problem..
Nice, never thought about gel spun not being good to tie in dumb bells.
Thanks, as always, for the useful video. Keep them coming!!!!
At some point I need to give this a try, normally I do what Kelly Galloup had recommended using your articulating wire to help bind it down as you tie it in
Always great explanations and tips! Thanks!
Another great instructional. Thanks!
Thank you, your tips are so helpful. Love the info!
Interesting comment about not using GSP. I use Nano Silk but it is similar to GSP. I'll try with something else. Thanks.
The thing about GSP is that it is REALLY unforgiving. If you don't have perfect, constant pressure, you will 100% get twist. If you have a thread that has some stretch, you can wrap a few times and stretch, then you know the last 3 or 4 turns are tight.
Some great tips here. Thanks Brian!
Thanks Brian as always very informative and liked the explanation for how the hooks will rise.
Great video super helpful as always thanks Brian!
Thanks for the tips. Have a great one.
New to rying. Learned a lot. Great vid.
thank you for these tying tips videos been tying for awhile (struggling at times) and with this new information I've improved and now (more importantly) more confidence
You are a breath of fresh feathered air!🙂 Great content as always. Definitely needed this one. Keep the content coming my fly compadre!
Solid as always. Keep cranking awesome vids!
Great tips as always, keep them coming!
I find those thread wraps under the eyes, on top of the hook shank are really important from preventing the eyes from rolling around the shank. Great tip! Also liked the tip about the tread pressure, getting those wraps tight is critical for fly durability.
What great information Brian!! I can’t wait for the next video in the series!! I’m going to check out those “Sea Eyes”, those look fun.
Great video, as always! You need a ceiling fan in your studio-that way you always have a supply of bead chain 😉
Hahaha!! Love it!
Good information Brian
Thanks for the video
Great info especially since i only fish the flats…all my flies uses some sort of dumbbell eyes.
Great information thanks can't wait for the next one 🙂
For me the placement of the dumbell eye is dependent upon the amount of material that will end up in front of the eye and how you want the head to look. Sometimes the dumbell eye is 1/3 of the way toward the back of the hook. You don't want to crowd the front of the hook.
Not quite the midwest but if you get the chance we would be very happy to host you at the Otago Anglers Association for fly tying and a few days fishing.
Thanks for posting.
I've never used dumbell eyes yet, but I have used bead chain eyes.
Always enjoy your videos. Really looking forward to the 2nd part of the series of putting materials around the eyes.
Great video always enjoy your tips
Hardware store, bead chain by the foot, or a craft store for more assortment on size and color. Thanks, now I know my downfall is thread pressure, especially on the horizontal wraps under the eyes.
Great tips on tying in the eyes. One more reason to stay away from gel spun on lead eyes is that when pulled tight the gel spun can and will slice through the lead eyes. This won't happen with other eye materials bit I've had it happen a ton with lead eyes.
Look forward to the videos everytime man, glad I'm getting these tips! Gonna be using some dumbell eyes here soon for some high water steelhead fishing.
I live in Arkansas and hope to meet and tie with you one day. Learned to tie streamers from your videos, another banger as always!
Great vids Bro!!! Luv all your content. Keep it up
I thought you lost your way for a second and began tying perdigons XD 😆
Thanks for sharing the information. Informative. 🇦🇺
Thank you for the video and tips
What's this couple weeks thing between videos? Times a wastin' and it's turning cold and rainy. Great video as always.
I love your video very informative!!!
Love these videos, great job
Great videos man and the giveaway is really cool...spread the love man 🎣🐛🇺🇸
You should come out to the PNW. It's great in the upper left on the map
You do a great job teaching these things. Keep up the great work!