I have been struggling with drys like this. Great vid! Maybe I will try to tackle this one next. I have been getting better at nymphs. Trying to move on from wooly boogers etc... Really like how you explain things on this channel. Any advice to a novice? Finding and knowing what materials to use has been the hardest I think.
I've been wondering if materials like that veevus is better for dry fly bodies rather than dubbing. It just seems like dubbing is the first part of a dry fly to get waterlogged and I was looking for something better. I imagine it adds less weight as well. Do you know what effect that UV resin has on buoyancy?
I agree, I've found that slim bodies float better and repels water. As far as the UV goes, I wouldn't think it would add any buoyancy to the fly, thats just from my own fishing experiences.
Nice! That body quill looks pretty cool, have you ever used it for a trailing shuck? That pattern must sit nice and low like an emerger, what kind of floatant do you use on that pattern? Thanks Jake.
@@TheFlyFiend Hey Jake, I love emergers. I'm not a "technical" fisherman but I've had the "best" results with emergers and "low rider" patterns over 'ballerina" dries. When I do fly fish it's primarily nymphs and subsurface flies. Your videos are so crystal clear it inspires me to try new things.( tag on the body quill for a shuck, reverse body taper on this caddis, very "clean" yet buggy patterns - that UV egg pattern looked like a modern art sculpture - I loved it! ) Thanks for the reply and all the awesome tutorials!
