This is a tutorial on how I tie a collared bomber in specifically a Labatt Blue Bomber pattern. Tis is a popular dry fly pattern in Canada for targeting Atlantic Salmon
Oh man, I was like, how is he going to tie in the hackle through the body 😈 I guess the deer hair hides a lot haha. Cool trick just using the thread. I think I’m going to try some bomber flies for trout and smallies here in Pennsylvania! That outta be neat!
That is a very attractive fly. It didn’t look like you put a lot of effort into packing the hair body, but it came out highly packed. I wish I could do that. It’s a real fight for me to get the body packed. My compliments. Some questions: Are you using unwaxed thread & what is the size & brand of thread are you using? Glue/lacquer - I have a lacquer bottle with needle tip that I would like to use for more accurate placement, but I’m not sure what I can put in it that won’t clog the needle. For head cement, I usually brush on uv resin or nail polish but the brush is not as precise as I would like. What are you using?
Im using UTC Thread. Im using the Shor Fishing needle applicator, when it clogs up i just use a lighter and heat up the needle quickly and it seems to work. I replace the bottle every few months.
Hey Chris,did you dye that deer hair yourself?i ve been looking and buying different blue dyes and cant find one in that shade of blue you have there?can you recommend something?thanks buddy
Where are you located? I would either suggest talking to a shop you feel you can trust or go with a reputable tying kits like the Shor Fishing kit. They have a couple diff price points but i can honestly say the tools and vise are good. Some kits I’ve seen are just terrible and you will likely replace all the tools within a year.
bet it still catches fish... to be honest, I prefer the "newfi-style" bombers for bass fishing in Ontario too tying like this is nice for show but.... :)
