Hi, very well dressed fly, great technique, EJ Malone's IT&SF might interest you, in particular NI. fur bodies, blending for translucence. Blk pea herl-one side,large oval, up the body here does wonders. Your fly can be further improved by including a long topping as an underwing as a support- good way to use them, but also as a re -enforcer of the tail in profile. Nice to see some one using a pattern that is well proven, rather than one that may have caught ten fish, as a fashion pattern. Delphi salmon pattern(JC in centre, Gr/ blk hackle throat) is a good pattern in Sept for holding fish and may be of use to you. Fl underbody under fur further improves a pattern, sublety is a far more effective strategy. Enjoyed your dressing standard as some one to keep the knowledge going. Well done.
I learned something I'll be trying. Never knew to use a double wing! I noticed you don't do the classic pinch and loop, with the loop also pinched in the fingers holding the mallard. And if you cut the mallard off leaving longer stubs and wind the thread through them, that, and waxing thread, might save you gluing the mallard. But you might have a larger "head" then. Great video. I like the camera being to the front and seeing from the tiers point of view
Thanks, I used to do the pinch and loop for attaching the wings, but I find this method easiest. Like anything, there is more than one way to skin a cat. Give it a go and see how you like it
Hello Anthony, This is another beautiful fly. I have a question about the tail of this fly. How long is this tail. I read different methods but yours appeals to me the best. Simply beautiful. Thanks for your answer.
Many thanks for your answer. Can I also take one and a half times the total hook length? This is i think the minimum length for the tail of shrimps. Is this correct.. Because i don't understand the definition twice the body length. Do you mean twice the total lenght of the floss and tag.? Many many thanks for your help. Sometimes i am struggeling..@@Irishsalmonflies
@toncremers9776 it's really personal preference, so if you tie it a little longer and that's what you want, then so be it. What I mean by twice the body length, tag to front hackle is my body length. Hope this helps 👌
Many many Thanks with this explanation. This helps me a lot and now i understand more about tying these awesome flies.I wish you much success with tying and hope to see many more beautiful videos.@@Irishsalmonflies
@Irishsalmonflies - Hi Anthony, your flies are outstanding mate. Can I ask please, where do you get your capes from and what are they called? My hackles look nothing like yours and I'd love to have the ability to craft a hackle like you. Many thanks
Thanks for the nice comment 👍 The tail is a golden pheasant breast feather dyed black, the mid orange hackle is a metz hen neck and the from hackles is just a basic black indian cock cape
Hi Anthony...what a nice fly on a single hook...in the film i cannot exact see whtat size of hook do you use...the light..was cover de size in the film. Please can you help me to give me some advice of the size of hooks you use for this kind of flies. Thanks for the answer.
Hi Anthony, many, many thanks. This helps me a lot. I love your tying style on you tube. A good explanation and the use of the materials (material list) this is top without secrets.
Thank you very much for the nice video and this beautiful fly. I'm gonna have to tie some of these for my next big trip up north... What kinda feather are you using for this pattern?
beautifully tied fly , very nice vid , enjoyed watching your skill you make it look much much easier than it truthfully is well done , and keep them coming plz .
