I very much like the technique you used to add legs to the fly. It seems so simple yet I've never thought of it in fifty years of tying. I typically add partridge, woodduck, or hackle fibers on either side and tie them in. It works but it is difficult to get the lengths the same on both sides and sometimes the legs get pulled down along the side. This is a great idea and I'm going to try a few nymphs right now with that technique.
excellent technique and demonstration for a fly that will catch fish - but I honestly listened for your soothing voice. very calming in these stressful times
I thought that I’d seen all of Mak’s fly videos, then this video popped-up... a very nice pattern. Even though I’ve seen him do it before, I like how he burns the clear stretch, creating a clever tab/j-hook for a solid thread catch. As always, thanks, Mak!
I agree with the majority, the tubing heat stretch is a great idea. You just gave me another steelhead pattern, many different abdomen colors can be used under that tubing. Thanks for the video.
Just tried this pattern and I love it. Can't wait to try it. I bought a spool of vinyl rib at an outdoor show several years ago for $2 but never used it.
You tie some excellent fly ,I've been tying your patterns for awhile and the work amazing on crappie and bluegill as well as large mouth bass and small mouth bass
What I did in the 80's; buy a fly tying kit that comes with a how-to book. Not be able to make heads or tails of the pictures because tying is about actions that can't be conveyed in a still-shot, and then give up in frustration. Drag out the kit twenty years later, after you discover this new internet thing and RU-vid and try again with better results. After you buy new glue and salvage the bits that haven't been eaten by weevils.
Mak, love this fly!! I'm a beginner at tying flies and have learned a lot watching your instructive videos. BTW my flies are still on the ugly side so I'm hoping they will start looking as good as yours with practice. Mike
Hi Mike. I am Glad you finding the videos helpful. There is no such a thing ugly fly Lol... its always the most scruffy flies catch more fish. Just keep practicing, soon you will get there. Cheers mak
Hey Mike, it does take lots of practice before your flies start to look as good as the ones in stores. If you are just beginning to tie I'd suggest tying at least four of the same pattern so you get used to working with the materials and techniques. I'm sure you will see improvement on the last fly compared to the first.
Mike Pennino Thats great you have bought a better Rotary Vise, this makes big difference for tying. Its great that flies are looking better. Keep up the good work Tight Lines mak
I like many aspects of this fly! Looks like it may have some challenges to get though but worth it in my opinion. Nice fly , to the to do list it goes 😆. Thanks for the video!!
Nice I tied in red,olive,black and the red color don't work as well as olive or black on my home streams but I still use red for rainbow trout cause the like bright colors like pink and red but I used olive and black dyed pheasant tail for this fly and they work great and I've found if I coat the stretch tubing with Sally Hansen it's extremely durable more than a regular pheasant tail nymph
Very well tied. It looks so simple but but only for the masters. I will tie a few for tomorrow on the Waioeka River, North Island New Zealand. Tight lines.
that looks another great fly. I bought some of that clear stretch at a tackle shop but it is too thin, I will have to get some thicker and give this fly a go. Thanks Mak
mak -flies Thanks Mak, I bought some yesterday and had a go last night, the hardest bit is melting the ends without burning the tying thread which i did a few times. The fly looks good so thanks for the information. I will let you know how I get on with fishng this one and the damsel. I wont be fishing until the season starts here in about 6 weeks time.
Hi Andrew I am glad you like my Videos. I will upload more Buzzers soon and I love tying Buzzers. I get very busy around this time of year with tying orders, can't find enough time. Hopefully soon I shall upload more Buzzers. Regards mak
Nice fly! I imagine the rubber silicone body will buy another second of time in the trouts mouth to set the hook before it spits it! Not keen to stretch the body cord with a vision 2 in 1 vice, hook might hit my eye or something else? Thankyou!
Thank you my friend. I am glad you like it, I know but some time to make something effective you have to take a risk. But if you take your time I think you should be ok Lol... Regards mak
Simple elegant and beautiful, thank you! Not that it makes a lot of difference, but have you tried creating "gills" on the abdomen between each wrap of clear strip? The fish likely won't care, but it will catch more than a few fishermen. Oh, and we just subscribed! Cheers!
Outstanding. Pardon my ignorance, but what is the small block being used to rub the thread? A wax of some sort? Thank you in advance and thank you for sharing this video, Makflies.
Great videos! What might I use as a substitute for pheasant tail, to make the nymphs more durable? I'm trying to focus on flies' effectiveness and durability, more than how they look to me, or how true they are to an original recipe. Thank you!
Hi Mak, I Came Across Your Channel While Watching Paul Adams The Homemade Fisherman, He Designs & Builds Fishing Lures And Is An Incredible Talented Guy, Right Back To You! I've Been Working My Way Thru Your Collection Of Videos And There's Plenty To Watch, I Wouldn't Know The First Place To Start As I'm All Fingers And Thumbs And You Sir, Make It Look Oh! So Easy, How Long Have You Been Tying Flies Mak ? Is There a fly thats suitable for catching Saltwater fish say Mackeral, Bass or Pollock, Thanks For Taking The Time To Produce Such An Informative Collection Of Videos
Thank you very much The Audiostud, I really appreciate that and I am glad that you are really taking interest for tying flies it is a great fun, As for the Mackeral , Bass , Pollock, the Flies are Different, I have not yet had an experience tying them but soon I shall be looking into it. If you google there are plenty of Saltwater Pattern for all those fish Regards mak
