Copper John Challenge.. Materials Used; Thread, Small Copper Wire Tail, Dyed Brown Goose Biot Body, Copper Wire Thorax Cover, Uni-Mylar Pearl No.12 Large Thorax, Peacock Herl Legs, Brown Partridge Fibres
Another outstanding dressing there Dave.All the very best to you and all your family have a wonderful happy Christmas an a very cracking new year when it comes take care 👍🏻🏴👍🏻🏴👍🏻🏴
Now that is looks like killing pattern Davie . ..what I call an Oscar pattern for the trout " can resist everything except temptation ". Merry Christmas to you and your family and all the subscribers.
This little bugger has excited a few very large fish to the take which I lost. I tied them after Charlie Craven’s model from his book, “Basic Flytying” mostly 16’s. or 18’s. And I believe he tied his after John Barrs’model. Who tied his after Bobby McDonald the well known Scottish tyer from a century and a half ago. Ahh, the good old days. When I didn’t barely know anything. Oh yes, Bobby did name his original the “Carrot Nymph”. But it’s time I stopped this digression and tho’ I don’t know any of you personally still I wish y’all the blessings of the life He gave and I am forever in His debt, God. Bless all of you Davie.
Another belter Davie. Thanks for showing how even someone who has experience and skills can adapt to the challenge. I like the "take your time" and "see how it sits". These constants are what I take as 2 of your best advice. And may I wish you and your family a Happy Christmas and a Braw New Year.
Another incredible fly-tying pattern with a splendid technique that shows your high skill. A more technical question; what kind of camera and light are you using for filming your videos?
Hi Jan Jansson, I use a Sony AX100e camcorder and a +2 filter screwed to the lens to get the closeup shot of the fly..The reason I like the camcorder is that I can zoom in with the auto focus and once I have the shot I want I then switch it off so as long as I don't move the camcorder it will stay in focus even if I zoom in or out..I mostly use my desk lamp as it is bright enough as you can see and if it's not you can always use the software to brighten it.I have attached a link to a video on the lamp I use. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AMAoK_6u28M.html I'm glad you liked the fly.. All the very best Davie..
Hi Stephen, I use Bug Bond as it was the first one to come onto the market as far as I believe. I personally like it as there's very little odour off it and it does a good job..I'm glad you liked the fly and Merry Christmas.. All the very best Davie..
Hi Matias, Size 12s and 14s would be my favourite though it would certainly work in bigger or even a size smaller as well..I'm glad you liked the fly and Merry Christmas.. All the very best from Scotland..
You're up early tying flies Davie, I've tried a few times to tie your ptn with wire but it always breaks, do you think i'm doing something numptyish? is there a common error that i don't know i'm doing? i put it down to the twist on the wire as you wind it builds up till its twists itself in bits.
Hi Pete, Just make sure that you adjust the arms of the bobbin holder so that the wire runs as smooth as possible and doesn't jam or ware on the same area of the wire as this is the main reason for it snapping..The ceramic bobbin holder does help, as when I first started doing this I had a metal one and it had to be super smooth and had to have a lot of patience. All the very best Davie..
