When I first saw the shot of the bath, I thought you were nuts. In truth that part was brilliant. Thank you so much for going to that trouble and very best of luck to you.
Hi, excellent video. A superb fly for even the spookiest fish. To improve the hook-up ratio on smaller hooks, I tie a midge variation of this fly on small, but strong shrimp hooks (Kamasan B110 or similar) in sizes 14 and 16. I use 80 Denier thread to form a thin body and dress it very lightly with clear varnish. The finish is the same with a black hen hackle. It is not a spider then, but a midge, which is also a deadly pattern, especially when fished slowly on a long, thin leader and when fished with a loop (non-slip mono knot or similar). The loop gives the fly a little more movement in slower currents or in lakes. It also sinks a little better. Best regards and keep on tying!
You are the only one I have ever seen build up a thorax on a spider, and the reason you explained is brilliant. Thank you for sharing that little trick. I wonder why no one else I have seen does that? But from now on, I'll be sure to add a thorax to my spiders. Thank you sir.
Stuart Jones hi stuart, i tend to fish a smaller spider on the point and a larger one on a dropper, I know this seems back to front but after having a chat with an elderly man fishing them and catching a lot I changed my method with them. Shouldnt be to long before the buzzers start to come into play as well but these are great when they are feeding on buzzers/chironomids just under the surface.
Really useful video mate, cheers! I enjoy using these wee north country spiders, they're nice and simple and always seem to catch fish! Just starting to look at tying my own now, and your video's been a great starting point. Liked and subscribed 👍👍👍
stillwater fly fishing Thanks for your reply. I've managed to order some stuff from eBay. Thanks again. Looking forward to your future videos. All the best, Tony
I use ones like that with a sliver or copper colour butt man they are amazing here in Newfoundland for trout u should ty one on here skip tight lines 😉
Thank you, Andy. Great tying and demonstration. Well done.
When I first saw the shot of the bath, I thought you were nuts. In truth that part was brilliant. Thank you so much for going to that trouble and very best of luck to you.
Always good to know how the fly works in the water mate, thanks for the comment dude 👌
Excellent video and great instructions thanks for sharing.
Hi, excellent video. A superb fly for even the spookiest fish.
To improve the hook-up ratio on smaller hooks, I tie a midge variation of this fly on small, but strong shrimp hooks (Kamasan B110 or similar) in sizes 14 and 16.
I use 80 Denier thread to form a thin body and dress it very lightly with clear varnish.
The finish is the same with a black hen hackle.
It is not a spider then, but a midge, which is also a deadly pattern, especially when fished slowly on a long, thin leader and when fished with a loop (non-slip mono knot or similar).
The loop gives the fly a little more movement in slower currents or in lakes. It also sinks a little better.
Best regards and keep on tying!
You are the only one I have ever seen build up a thorax on a spider, and the reason you explained is brilliant. Thank you for sharing that little trick. I wonder why no one else I have seen does that? But from now on, I'll be sure to add a thorax to my spiders. Thank you sir.
You are welcome Terryll. Been way to lazy with the videos lately.
Good video, will keep this in mind tomorrow when I’m on the spider
Great video crow feather makes a nice wee wet fly and easy get
Excellent idea of the bath ,not seen anybody explain the method like that , I take it the fly is fished on the point
Stuart Jones hi stuart, i tend to fish a smaller spider on the point and a larger one on a dropper, I know this seems back to front but after having a chat with an elderly man fishing them and catching a lot I changed my method with them. Shouldnt be to long before the buzzers start to come into play as well but these are great when they are feeding on buzzers/chironomids just under the surface.
Thank you Andy ,yes usually its the bigger one on point then 5-6ft up a smaller one ,but I will definitely give that a go thanks again
Really useful video mate, cheers! I enjoy using these wee north country spiders, they're nice and simple and always seem to catch fish! Just starting to look at tying my own now, and your video's been a great starting point. Liked and subscribed 👍👍👍
Black magic or Stewart’s black spider 🕷 nice video
Does look good in the water👍🏻
Hey,
Nice video. Can i ask, what equipment would you recommend for starting fly tying? The basics to get me started?
Many thanks,
Tony
Tony Murray Fitness u can get a wee kit for 20 then black thread and hooks, hen cape and varnish
stillwater fly fishing Thanks for your reply. I've managed to order some stuff from eBay. Thanks again. Looking forward to your future videos.
All the best,
Tony
I use ones like that with a sliver or copper colour butt man they are amazing here in Newfoundland for trout u should ty one on here skip tight lines 😉
This is just called a kabari fly. Its a traditional tenkara fly. What is this spider thing?
Absolutely nothing like a kabari !!!!