what looks realistic to people looking at perfectly lit mostly static fly is way different from what "realistic" means to a fish, looking for a food in far from perfect conditions, like fast running or not-so-clear water where "picture" is completely different.
Hi my friend it’s Fly Rodder from Down Under do you have a book or dvd out that I could buy that has some of your realistic flies to have a go at tying if that’s okay. It’s a bit fast for me to follow correctly. Cheers🧑🌾👍🎣🐟
Nice looking fly, but you just closed the hook gap. The fish won't stay on it. If you tie the abdomen separately and add to the top of the hook, it will be better.
Fantastic! You are a professional for sure. Beautiful ty. To beautiful to be with a fish! I’d put it in a box with your other Ty’s. 🪰🦗🐜 tight lines!!!!
Hey bob fuque you very much. My "stupid" comment was just pointing out that although the fly was very well made and looked amazing, as a tutorial it was a massive fail and I was trying to get the tyer to slow down and explain his technique better.