So I watched this video and tied one up went out fished it. And yea the fish loved it so much that one had to have it and broke off my line! So I’m watching it again and going to tie several this time! Thank you for sharing
Perfect timing! Just found some olive and chartreuse midge tubing I didn't remember buying. Really enjoying these tying tutorials, Charlie. Great work.
Great looking fly and nice tie! That technique for putting the partridge feather on is the same "distribution wrap technique" that I learned from Cal Bird back in 1987. That's what he used when tying his Bird's Nest fly. He typically nudged it around as he wrapped the thread around. if you take a wrap or two and it's too long, you can pull on the stem slowly to adjust the length. 3 wraps of tight thread will hold it solidly in place but you can often adjust the length with just two wraps down. If your ostrich hackle doesn't poof back up after you finish folding it, you can hold it over the spout of a steaming tea kettle in the steam with a pair of forceps. That also works great for getting any matted or misshapen dry fly's hackle and wings back up and looking like new. Black ostrich works well for the head since most caddis have black heads.
really nice work with the ostrich herl- I had a magical day one June at Deckers with this pattern- it will always hold a place in my heart (and flybox)
Good tip about the partridge feather prep. I always had a hard time with that, but I always had a wide notch with too long of fibers beyond the fly. As a result, I had no real reference point for the tie-in, and the fibers never distributed well. Mostly, I fish for panfish, and have had good success with orange on bright, sunny days.
Enjoy watching your tying these days from British Columbia; thanks for the effort you put into your videos. BTW, you have impeccable taste in vices -- do you use the midge jaws: if so in what hook ranges do you utilize them? I am thinking of getting them for my Professional... Best regards, Charlie -- TW.
thomas wildeman I really only use the smooth no pocket midge jaws for bigger odd bend hooks like a TMC 200 #6. The standard jaw holds everything down to a 30
@@CharliesFlyBox So I gather you'd recommend that if one uses their professional for only trout flies sized from 2 to 28 (mostly 12-22) hooks, to stick with the standard jaws?
Charlie, when do you wrap a partridge feather (by the stem) around the shank, and when do you spread the just the barbs around the hook (like in this pattern)?
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Super presentation!
Outstanding-looking fly! Thank you John Barr and thank you Charlie!
That's just a brilliant pattern. Thank you for the exceptional instructions, you've really helped me a lot with some of my tying skills.
EXCELLENT pattern, fantastic tie, so many possibilities in one pattern, two thumbs WAY WAY up. L 👍👍🎣
So I watched this video and tied one up went out fished it. And yea the fish loved it so much that one had to have it and broke off my line! So I’m watching it again and going to tie several this time! Thank you for sharing
Looks like a nice green drake type of emerger. Very nice
Perfect timing! Just found some olive and chartreuse midge tubing I didn't remember buying. Really enjoying these tying tutorials, Charlie. Great work.
Great looking fly and nice tie! That technique for putting the partridge feather on is the same "distribution wrap technique" that I learned from Cal Bird back in 1987. That's what he used when tying his Bird's Nest fly. He typically nudged it around as he wrapped the thread around. if you take a wrap or two and it's too long, you can pull on the stem slowly to adjust the length. 3 wraps of tight thread will hold it solidly in place but you can often adjust the length with just two wraps down. If your ostrich hackle doesn't poof back up after you finish folding it, you can hold it over the spout of a steaming tea kettle in the steam with a pair of forceps. That also works great for getting any matted or misshapen dry fly's hackle and wings back up and looking like new. Black ostrich works well for the head since most caddis have black heads.
Always learn something and enjoy your presentations...thank you.
It great to see you tie again and hear your voice. Greeting from Spearfish S.D. !!
Spectacular fly. Great video.
Great tie! Excellent presentation of materials and thoughts of how to handle them. Will try some this season. Best to you ...be safe out there!
really nice work with the ostrich herl- I had a magical day one June at Deckers with this pattern- it will always hold a place in my heart (and flybox)
Good tip about the partridge feather prep. I always had a hard time with that, but I always had a wide notch with too long of fibers beyond the fly. As a result, I had no real reference point for the tie-in, and the fibers never distributed well. Mostly, I fish for panfish, and have had good success with orange on bright, sunny days.
Great thanks for sharing
Thanks Charlie and Co!
Keeping with the John Barr patterns would be great to see your take on the Vis-a-Dun. Be safe and be well!
That green tubing makes a beautiful fly...simple...even I can tie it!
Thank you Charlie this is a cool little pattern
I enjoyed it too. Will be ordering some midge tubing today. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks Charlie. Gonna go tie a few right now.
Hello Mr. Craven! John here! I have been looking for a pattern that has ostrich in the recipe. ..thank you!
Going to have to try this on my next outing.
Hang in there just a little longer. Hopefully this will be over soon!
have you tried wrapping the tinsel under the body instead of just at the end?
cool...👍👍😍😍
Nice when does the shop open back up
Chris Bukowski maybebthe end of the month? The regs are a little sketchy at the moment
Enjoy watching your tying these days from British Columbia; thanks for the effort you put into your videos. BTW, you have impeccable taste in vices -- do you use the midge jaws: if so in what hook ranges do you utilize them? I am thinking of getting them for my Professional... Best regards, Charlie -- TW.
thomas wildeman I really only use the smooth no pocket midge jaws for bigger odd bend hooks like a TMC 200 #6. The standard jaw holds everything down to a 30
@@CharliesFlyBox So I gather you'd recommend that if one uses their professional for only trout flies sized from 2 to 28 (mostly 12-22) hooks, to stick with the standard jaws?
Charlie, when do you wrap a partridge feather (by the stem) around the shank, and when do you spread the just the barbs around the hook (like in this pattern)?
What could be used instead of ostrich in this pattern please
You could use a bit of coarse dubbing and just pick it out
What size hook and hook number was that black ostrich thanks for the great vid thanks mark
So Charlie - what is your variation from JB's original?
wyomingtrout white thread under rather than olive. ;)