For many years we have been fishing with lures. But for most will have a fault. We have been busy working on this. And now have a much improved engine which gets more fish to the net.
Definitely a pattern that does the job. Tied some up and my good lady wife reported to me she achieved her PB at our syndicate water. After a good start on another fly she quickly swapped over to this pattern and was constantly kept busy. 14 fish to the net and has ordered me to to tie another batch. So I can only say a big thankyou for putting this pattern up for everyone to try. Cheers , Kind regards Alan
Sorry Alan I really thought I had replied to your comment. Not sure if I am more pleased to hear about the pattern, or that your good wife has taken up Fly Fishing, and doing so well. This pattern has done us so well over the last twelve months. I fished it consistently for the first six months and it never failed. But over twelve months if failed three times. But those fails it was only fished for about an hour. I watch it in the water, and see it swims upright every time. Its a shame that I can not find anybody to get the pattern out to the public. For me to do myself is so much work, and I would not keep up with demand. I was only using it the other day when it started pulling fish. And this was on a difficult day when fish for every body was slow. Great to hear from you Alan. All the best to your wife. Take care mate. Thanks. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 She has given me her shipping order for some extra's for her fly box and then on top of that I tie leeches. So you can imagine I'm stuck to the bench until weekend, All worth it though.
I am so glad to hear this. I am far from a great fly tying pro. But I have caught so many fish on patterns many fishing people would not look at. Even Steve who fishes with us is so crap at tying. But he catches on his. Scruffy really does work. Keep it simple mate. Shaun.
Thanks again Billy. Its funny, we get used to fishing in waters like this. Then find it a bit of a challenge when fishing coloured water. And for those who fish coloured waters would face the same challenge when fishing clear waters. For most of the time we scale every thing down. Take care mate. Shaun.
@shaunfishes101 Been out at a few of my local fisheries, but I'm struggling with my casting a bit. Recovery is quite hard but I'm getting there. You're videos are always good to watch.
It has certainly proved its self Brian, plus I would not bother wasting your time or mine if it was not good enough. I will do a video at some point on how I fish it and why it is tied as it is. Thanks for the comment Brian and your support. Shaun.
Its more about the lead Mark. How ever you dress it will be your choice. However these are proven materials. Honestly Mark this pattern has had so many fish in the last few months. And from several waters. Great on the stock fish, as a lot of patterns are. But does pull a good few resident fish. Good luck Mark. Shaun.
However you dress it up Allan. But most important is the lead. Was on the water today at Hayscastle. We are very lucky here as there is some deep water up to 18' and we are on the west coast of wales facing the Irish sea/ Atlantic. So this water does not suffer as most waters at this time of year with the heat. Fished a mix of patterns for the first hour or so. But then put the Hays Black and Blue on. There was a few lures being fished. But nothing matched the Hays B/B. Can't remember how many fish, but around 8 and did loose two. Which is not meant to happen. Conditions difficult. Yes I would definitely recommend this pattern. Intermediate line by far the best. Mess about with the retrieves. Good look mate and thanks for the comment. Oh let me know how you get on. Shaun.
Hi James just remember the most important thing here is the lead. Its a small detail that makes a massive difference. Plus being lighter makes it a treat to cast. Another benefit of being lighter, is that the pattern stays in the zone for longer. For the last 5 months we have fished this pattern. Not constant. But up until last week it was catching fish every time. I fished it for about half an hour and it had its first fail. But this is one of the most consistent patterns we have fished. Like most patterns its working out how to fish it on the day. And like all good fishing people, will understand every trip will be different. But it was intended to be fished on an intermediate. This enables us to fish with a bit of pace at lower levels. I would love to hear how you get on with this pattern in your waters. Take care James and thanks. Shaun.
Shaun I am sorry I have not responded and offered an update sooner. This fly has indeed been very effective while pond fishing out of a canoe (Adirondack Guideboat). I try to stay anchored or move very slowly and use your techniques. First cast I had a take and many casts after. it is a great pattern. Thank you
That is one amazing fly patten. The ones you gave me really worked and landed loads of fish at garn and hayscastle. I did enjoy tying one and best of all catching fish on flys you have tied yourself.
It was great watching you pulling all those fish in on the lure the other week. The thing is the more you get with it, the more you catch. And I know you have the confidence in that pattern now. Looking forward to our next trip out together. Grimsby was great.
Shaun, well done butty, at 74 I know of fingers, eyes and touch problems, great job, shown exactly how it is, no arty farty stuff, that's why we stick with you, a great lure variant too.
Thanks so much Mike. Honestly when I watched the video myself before post. Things that show up that your not aware of during. My hands were shaking all over the place. I did find this quite amusing myself, as I have in the past chopped my fly by mistake and even the tying thread. The things we have to cope with as we get older. Thanks so much Mike. Take care mate. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 Yeah, been there, chopping off hopper legs, forgetting to wind rib, wondering what's this piece of silver stuff hanging here, a wrap around the hook point, only discovered on finished fly, all the things that can go wrong, I've done it. Stay well Shaun.
Me Shaun have trouble tying my shoe laces😂 but really enjoyed the video, I know what a great pattern this is, you put it over brilliantly, keep them coming mate
I am so pleased you have this pattern. I have not fished it for some time now. Have spent more time working with the pearly nymph. Mind its the dry fly that does the damage at the moment. This is on those really tricky resident fish. Great to hear from you John. Hope to get started on the channel again soon. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 Thanks for sharing the tying pattern in your video, I thought you'd like to know it works further north. I'm hoping to visit Ellerdine soon and give it a try there
@@johnowen4888 It works there. Actually it works for a lot of people all over. Doing well across the water. America that is. Thanks John. Always great to hear from you. Shaun.
Great pattern , well researched and design . I think you explained all aspects of this fly . Could I purchase some please ? Keep tying and fishing , and making Great informative, helpful videos please . Tight lines and know Happy tying . Brian
We are in the process of looking for someone to supply the flies Brian. I could never do this myself. I have explained this to a few comments already. Mainly being a smaller channel puts a lot of these companies off. More down to sale and demand. But reliability and quality is key. Hope to get sorted soon. But for now. Sorry.
@@shaunfishes101 Thank you for the reply . I understand your problem if I can help please Don,t hesitate to ask . Bye for now and keep up the great fishing and tying videos . If however you have a few flies you needtesting by a complete newbie I,m your man . I will of course cover your costs . Tight lines Brian
I've been using this pattern for a couple of years now! It's a staple in my box, especially for brook trout. I do it in red as well. I prefer to fish it weightless on an intermediate line.
There is a lot of patterns like this to look at. But does it have the same lead work. There is a very good reason why we have taken so long with this pattern. Getting that balance of weight does not happen over night. A bit of thought and trial and error.
@shaunfishes101 of definitely for sure. Adding the weight for using non weighted lines. I play around a lot with weighted and non weighted flies. I like to see the difference and how fast or slow you can work it. I'm not taking away from any work you put into it at all. I was just saying how I like to throw a small streamer like that. I should play around more by throwing non weighted lines with weighted patterns. I do sometimes just always seem to have better luck with a weighted line.
The lead gives us an alternative. And honestly I am not sure if I will be using many beads from now on. Let me know how you get on when sorted. Thanks mate. Shaun.
Hi Shaun, great video on this fly. I know that you have been working on this pattern for some time and looks like the finished article, do you have any one to tie some up for those of us that don`t tie our own flies.
Not yet John. But we are getting closer. Its awkward as the channel is small. If we were a bigger channel they would be jumping out the wood work. Its more down to sale and demand. Most important for us is that its got to be quality. And knowing if there is a demand, that they can cope. Fingers crossed for some time soon. Take care John. Shaun.
I am sure this is what Justin uses. I will check with him. But as you are aware Mike there is so much material out there, it could be a lot of things. And I am sure for most will work. What catches our eye is important. Its this that starts to give us confidence in the pattern. And confidence means fish. But I hope you are going to put one together with this Herl. Let me know how it goes. Thanks mate. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 I will mate, this weather keeping us off the water at the minute, I've tied a couple up (and as usual, some for the boys) we'll see how it goes and get back to you.
Fibres of what? Sorry looked back to beginning and can see now. A ingredient list at beginning or in comments would help a lot. Great video and again the underwater shots.
Editing and presenting a video I am still learning. But I hope to improve as I go. Ye the underwater shots are more possible at Hayscastle due to the water quality, and they are popular. Thanks for the comment Alan. Shaun.
Its had a load of fish on several waters, and not just stock fish. For me the main point is the lead. This really does work, and hook ups are more successful. I am sure there is a lot of different fluff could go on and work. But yes start with this one, see how you get on. Take care. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 brilliant I'm going to try this one and use a different material for the flash upfront as I don't have any of that lol, I'll get on it Tuesday and try and go fishing on the Wednesday cheers pal, tight lines.
Nice demmo there Shaun, we fish bass lures that we call weedless where the hook point comes out of the top of the lure, could be an interesting concept for a fly you would have to weight the top of the hook so if fishes upside down. thoughts please Shaun
Yes I am aware of this lure. Have done a lot of bass myself. Justin and myself have talked about different hook positions. Sideways no good, as explained in the video. But up is interesting. Swings and roundabouts. I can see hooking could be just as good. If the hook was concealed in the dressing this would help with weed, and if there was an argument fish could see the hook and would put most off. Then great. One down side to all this is you would restrict movement. So consideration has to be taken when tying this pattern. I think the only benefit here for me, would be a hook you can't see. Are you going to do one. Do you think the fish are put off by the hook.
You must. Get a few done and mess about with them. They are great at fishing the margins as they are lighter. The heavy lures tend to sink to much. I know some of the boys fish with the floater. But I still find it better on a sink tip or better Intermediate. Take care. Shaun.
I'm a local who lives in Letterston and was brought up in Hayscastle yet I have never fished it. I have always fished the western cleddau and after seeing your channel i want to give it a go. There is another fishery nearby and havent tried there either. Where do you recommend first? not on who you know but the quality of fish and features, toilets, tackle and food availability.
OMG. I fished the Cleddau for years and a good few of the boys have. Choosing which water to fish is better to mix it up. The stock is the same. The big difference is a mature lake or a new bold water. Hayscastle being the mature water. This gives you more variety and surroundings full of wildlife. Plus price is better suited to the angler. There is no tackle for sale, as most have there tackle. But if ever anything forgotten we will help. Bring your own food.
Shaun, just knocked a few of these up as it looks like a winner, I've been waiting for the blue crystal flash to arrive - without having fished the fly I assume the weight being at the back will enhance the up/down movement on all retrieves. Keep up the good work, great entertaining balanced content. 👍
Spot on mate. Can't wait for you to get on the water with yours. My self and one of the boys was using them yesterday afternoon. A lot of patterns was failing. Gareth who was with me did get one on his Blue flash Damsel. But the Hays Black and Blue got him another three. Bare in mind fishing is at the moment very difficult. Three other chaps struggled. I had about 6 with it. The down side is that I lost 3. This hook should be doing better. But in all fairness I have had a few hundred with this pattern since working with it, and have only lost a hand full. I have only had one of the boys blank on it. But like he said. Its how you fish it. The more you work with it the better it gets. Can't wait to hear from you next. Oh intermediate line works best for me. And mess with the retrieves.
@@paulhughes7079 Hi Paul, yes Gareth has been very ill. A lot of this came from stress. I don't think he realised how much demand for his flies was going to be. He worked all the hours to try and complete orders. But there is only so much the body can take. No sooner was he out from the hospital and recovering, when he then ended up with covid. He has had the worst time ever. But he is looking at getting back on it again soon. I hope you can understand his situation, as he really is a genuine bloke.
Hi Shaun, Firstly thanks for the great content, just discovered your channel and am binging my way through. Just got back to fishing after a break as my son is now interested in learning, I have got him on your channel too. I wanted to ask about your over glasses sun glasses, what make are they and are you happy with them. Many thanks and tight lines
If you are based in the UK I hope you both don't get disheartened as the fishing around the country is a bit tricky at the moment due to conditions. Get out as early as you can and pick waters with a bit of depth. The deep water which remains cooler helps maintain a lower temp. Lakes which are about 10' average depth should be avoided at this time. For most of the time we are fishing the morning period with floating lines. Single fly and 10' plus tippet. Patterns along the lines of the Diawel Bach. Or any thing around size 14 slim and sparse. We found a fast retrieve most consistent. The Glasses are cacoons. And yes very happy with them. A few of the boys got there's from America. I got mine from sport fish. Mind Sport Fish only have a choice of three. But if you go onto Cacoons site they will have a chart to work out which style is best for your glasses. Hope this helps. Oh and I am very pleased you have found our channel. Any thing you need to know just ask. Take care. Shaun.
Thank you for the time and tips, fishing is hard but we did have success at Elerdine Lakes. Looking for bigger waters near me now (Telford). Will check out the glasses. Thanks again, you’re a star!
Not very good with materials, but I am almost certain you are correct. It does say can be used as a dubbing. Fiddly as shit, but worth it as it really does work well. Mind after a load of fish it does wear thin. But as I will always say this is more like an example. I am sure there is a lot of material that can work well. Most important here is the lead.
Really interesting video Shaun, do you think you get more hookups due to the hook staying more steady with the wire position? Or maybe because you were fishing it slow? I'm tempted to try a bead there instead of wire as I only have really thin wire atm. Look forward to the next video.
I wish I could find away of showing you all what I have studied with fish over the years. Even last week I watched a fish which I thought was following this same lure in. As it happens it was not following, but instead had my lure fully in its mouth and chomping. I could not feel a thing. The fish was moving at exactly the pace of my retrieve. As I lifted to set the hook, it just let go. Then turned away. But for the hook position in the water, yes I am convinced this is an improvement. The more you think about it and understand the more you will be convinced. I have fished this pattern at all speeds, and the result has been the same. The pattern will catch fish with a bead. But there are draw backs other than hook position. The pattern is designed for an intermediate due to it being lighter. Being lighter gives me more options on how it can be fished. I hope to cover this in a later video. Do the bead, and when you get the wire, give that a go. It will be interesting. Mind when you start trying this out, remember it takes time, as you will have to try them in many conditions to get a fair result. Can't wait to hear how you get on Brian. Take care mate. Shaun.
Not at the moment. We are trying to get an outlet. But it has to be reliable and quality. But it would be great if we can sort it over the next few months.
Sean bro send me your address and I'll send you a few lures mate I've been working on some for a while and they are proven fish catchers all the very best tightlines pal.
