Shannon - have you considered putting the hook on first and binding it on or using heat-shrink as the first step, then re-seating the shank in the vice with the hook just behind the jaws? I haven't tried yet, but am going to give it a go, because I think that it will allow two things - an easy way to attach the hook that doesn't require tubing, and allows binding wraps for the prawn eyes and flash a bit closer to the hook if desired. It would also allow a dubbing material body on the underside over the opening of the shank where you slide on the hook. Just a thought... Your way the hook is changeable though, which might be worth it.
This is an awesome fly and video. Lots of fly tying videos out there, but I love how yours puts the fly on the water and shows it catching fish. Very underrated video. Cheers!
Great video. I just "found" your channel and ofcourse I subbed. Just 1 tip to save on led(free) wire, after I started to use an old bobber ( with the wire) I waste almost no wire.
For better hooking, but no reduction in weedlessness you should put less of a bind in the hook. Ideally you should be able to follow the line of the bent section straight to the back of the bend.
Emily yes you could easily place a rattle on the shank of the fly before you tie any material on. You can bind them on or use heat shrink and while it is still hot after heating it just tie thread on each side to hold it in place. I would only use plastic rattles it there was any chance the flat could hit anything hard and crack the glass. I hope that helps, thanks for watching.
I catch a lot of luderick in the traditional manner, usually in more opaque water than the clear stuff you are fishing in. If fishing in an area where fish are not visible, would you use a strike indicator?
Steve Sullivan hi mate, I would not use a strike indicator if the water as darker or they were down deep in the running water as I always keep contact with the fly. The only time I would use one is in it was in still or very slow moving deep water
Awesome work man I’ve just bought a new vice and some different green dubbing this season I’m going with fly only was great to see how well you setup worked I’m going to have to pick some wool up tomorrow and have a shot at that ton
I’m going to give it a try. There are sum monster mullet where I fish for peacock bass as well as snook and tarpon. I’m sure the mullet may fight as good as a baby tarpon. I’ll keep u updated.
X Stream Fly you did not answer my question you read it too fast...watch the underwater video segment at 12:02 u will c a fish come into the camera’s view. See it?
Hi. Great video. I am in the central coast. Could you tell me where you get the hook stand and the tool you use to tie the knots with. Also the UV glue. There must be a specialty shop you get it from. My thanks Jo
Joachim Ngiam thanks mate. The vice and tools you can buy from any good tackle store or off the net. The up glue is solar res that you can get from bwc flies.
Great fly. I have one suggestion when introducing a fly tying exercise, show the finished fly first off so casual browsers know what it looks like straight off and hopefully gets their interest.
Love this Shannon I’m a fresh water trout fisherman, but have been having success on the spin gear for big flatties. Definitely gonna give this a crack. Thanks for sharing.
