Hi Shaun, tied some of these and had a cracking day at my local Stillwater. One slight variation was to put some small orange eyes on the head. As you say, sits nice and vertical in the water when being pulled. Thank you for sharing, I’ve shared your link with all my fellow anglers.
The main thing is to get it swimming as it should. Its great hearing of the variations and how they do. Thanks so much Des, Appreciate what your doing mate. Take care. Shaun.
Great pattern Shaun, I tied some after your first video, they have caught me many a fish, I tied mine with an upturned eye hook, I bent the eye up but you can buy them, depends on the make of hook whether it will bend or snap, the upturned hook helps to keep the fly upright, I also tied two strips of 1mm lead under the hook instead of the wraps, anybody wants some I can also tie some if anyone wants them
Just when you think you have thought it all through. This is brilliant. You must be on the same wave length. Does this mean we have to do another video. Pity you did not tell me this before. Small detail, but so much better. For me the hook eye is it. Where as the lead is so much easier. Love it mate. Thanks for the late tip. Oh thanks for the offer of tying. Lets hope not too many read this comment, or your going to the busy man. Take care mate. Shaun.
Neither can I. I have had this bug going around. Three weeks isolating. Done my head in. Mind did sort all my flies out. We are planning on a water which is quite different. Really looking forward to it. But have to work around the weather for this one. Thanks for the comment Brian. Take care mate. Shaun.
Its certainly worth time on the vice Paul. The lead work is most important. Other than that its what ever you fancy. But it's success is very much on the high end. Take care Paul. Great to hear from you again mate. Shaun.
Hi Shaun, enjoyed the video again. Thanks for the reply. Sorry you've been under the weather recently hope your feeling a little better. Will follow up regarding the Hays B/B you take care mate, keep in touch
Hi Ray, Ye was not good for about three weeks. Stuck in the house isolating. Bloody boring. Done no fishing for about a month, so can't wait to get out again. Not sure as to when I will be at Hayscastle. I am going to cover other waters. Catch up soon. Take care Ray. Shaun.
Robin you might have to do a few more. Check out thatdamnmackem comment. How he has put this fly together is brilliant. Simple tweaks, but spot on. You only do sunny days do you. You live in the UK. Not much fishing then. Weather here in west wales is crap at moment, and not looking good for a good few days. Thanks for the comment Brian. Take care mate. Shaun.
@ No, I fish in all weathers, but the water, in the last few weeks has got quite murky with all the rain. Hoping to go on Thursday this week, then I’m out of it for a few weeks, …. Major heart op. Take care Shaun
As I said in the video Dermot. If its worth putting on the channel its worth tying. A great pattern to cast as well as fish. Pay attention to the lead. That's the main thing. What ever dressing you give it is up to you. But most important is its success rate is high. Thanks Dermot. Take care mate. Shaun.
Ye every one likes the under water shots. Can only get the best on certain waters. I do throw a few in at a time. But I am aware it can be over done. Thanks for the comment. Take care. Shaun.
NOTICE: We hve had some very kind offers for tying flies. Cameron and Conservatree NZ. I would like to thank you, and on behalf of every body else. This is what I love within the fishing community. For most of the time people willing to help others. But I want you to be aware that Cameron and Conservatree are helping you out, and are not full time fly tying. I would hate to see them put under any sort of pressure regarding demand. By all means contact them. But be aware that return times of goods may not be as your local shop. Many thanks. Take care. Shaun.
Ye and it just got better. Just had comment from thatdamnmackem. he told me how he puts his together. Hes been doing this for over a year and never told me. simple things. But makes a big difference. Clever man. Hope your keeping well John. Thanks for the comment. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 Hi Shaun, not so well at the moment. eyesight has gone again. I've also got a minor amendment, not really mine, it's a tip I picked up off Alec Harvey who, like you, ties fishing patterns on RUclips, maybe you've seen his videos. Anyway, I might be well enough to go fishing on Friday and give the variation a try and I'll let you know how I get on. By any chance will you be going to the BFFI in Feb? It would be interesting to meet up and perhaps the show could produce some footage for your own review.
Shaun - I thanked you after the original video of this fly. I’ve now caught on an olive and a white version on this. Planning to be using this on the point as my go to fly. Works as tadpole in black, damsel in olive and grey in white
I did try the Olive myself. I think a lot has to go down to confidence. Its funny as I have never had the same thing with Olive as so many do. I watched it in the water. It stood out like a soar thumb in our crystal clear waters. That sort of put me off. But great to hear that its working for you mate. Get the lead work in place and we can create a lot of patterns that swim correctly. Take care and thanks. Shaun.
It works well Jason. Just make sure the lead is, as is. Enjoyable casting and fishing. And put what ever dressing you fancy. It will fish in the correct position all the time. Thanks for the comment Jason. Shaun.
Also anyone watching shauns videos i would subscribe as he just educates us all on fly fishing it has helped me a good bit thats for sure now i shall be tying the hays lure ❤ cheers shaun lad
Been off sick for the last few weeks. Bloody annoying when I really need to work. No fishing for all this time. Must be the longest I have never fished. Catch up soon. Take care mate. Shaun.
Or even Crystal flash. Same as tail. Sorry I had a feeling this might have been difficult. But not important. The lead is what is important. Check out thatdamnmackem comment to me. This is a great way to do the fly. Shaun.
Its Flash Bright Golden Olive John. The dressings are not as important, as the lead is most important. You could use Crystal Flash. You will see from the comments that people are tying variations. But the lead is the important bit.
This is very nice of you mate. You could turn out to be very busy. I would like to have one from you. This is more down to people will end up asking me about quality. Hope you don,t mind. Not to good with computers as regards getting in touch with you. Is it messenger or something.
@@deanhayes2224 You want to sort your self a few of these mate. Honestly they are pretty consistent. If you don,t tie. Check out what Cameron has offered. Thanks and take care Dean mate. Shaun.
There is a lot of lures out there that look the same. There black. This is not about how it looks. Its about how it works. Now tell me they are the same.
This is so kind. Not saying its the greatest pattern out there. But it is pretty consistent. Its certainly more about how the lead works the fly. So there can be a lot of patterns with the same lead set up to improve how they swim. Thanks again for your kind offer. Take care. Shaun.
Hi Shaun, tied some of these and had a cracking day at my local Stillwater. One slight variation was to put some small orange eyes on the head. As you say, sits nice and vertical in the water when being pulled. Thank you for sharing, I’ve shared your link with all my fellow anglers.
The main thing is to get it swimming as it should. Its great hearing of the variations and how they do. Thanks so much Des, Appreciate what your doing mate. Take care. Shaun.
Great pattern Shaun, I tied some after your first video, they have caught me many a fish, I tied mine with an upturned eye hook, I bent the eye up but you can buy them, depends on the make of hook whether it will bend or snap, the upturned hook helps to keep the fly upright, I also tied two strips of 1mm lead under the hook instead of the wraps, anybody wants some I can also tie some if anyone wants them
Just when you think you have thought it all through. This is brilliant. You must be on the same wave length. Does this mean we have to do another video. Pity you did not tell me this before. Small detail, but so much better. For me the hook eye is it. Where as the lead is so much easier. Love it mate. Thanks for the late tip. Oh thanks for the offer of tying. Lets hope not too many read this comment, or your going to the busy man. Take care mate. Shaun.
@ Thanks Shaun, I've listed some on Fleabay with a plug for your channel, hope that's ok mate, Brian
Excellent stuff shaun. Can't wait to see your next fishing video.
Neither can I. I have had this bug going around. Three weeks isolating. Done my head in. Mind did sort all my flies out. We are planning on a water which is quite different. Really looking forward to it. But have to work around the weather for this one. Thanks for the comment Brian. Take care mate. Shaun.
Hi Shaun great video and a must tie fly looking forward to trying it out thankyou for sharing it with us keep up the great work
Its certainly worth time on the vice Paul. The lead work is most important. Other than that its what ever you fancy. But it's success is very much on the high end. Take care Paul. Great to hear from you again mate. Shaun.
Hi Shaun, enjoyed the video again.
Thanks for the reply. Sorry you've been under the weather recently hope your feeling a little better.
Will follow up regarding the Hays B/B you take care mate, keep in touch
Hi Ray, Ye was not good for about three weeks. Stuck in the house isolating. Bloody boring. Done no fishing for about a month, so can't wait to get out again. Not sure as to when I will be at Hayscastle. I am going to cover other waters. Catch up soon. Take care Ray. Shaun.
Thanks Shaun. I tied up a few and am going to try them again on the next sunny day
Robin you might have to do a few more. Check out thatdamnmackem comment. How he has put this fly together is brilliant. Simple tweaks, but spot on. You only do sunny days do you. You live in the UK. Not much fishing then. Weather here in west wales is crap at moment, and not looking good for a good few days. Thanks for the comment Brian. Take care mate. Shaun.
@ No, I fish in all weathers, but the water, in the last few weeks has got quite murky with all the rain. Hoping to go on Thursday this week, then I’m out of it for a few weeks, …. Major heart op. Take care Shaun
PS say the comment and will try tying that way and bending the hook eye!
Thanks for sharing Shaun, I will be tying a few and testing on a few of local venues.
As I said in the video Dermot. If its worth putting on the channel its worth tying. A great pattern to cast as well as fish. Pay attention to the lead. That's the main thing. What ever dressing you give it is up to you. But most important is its success rate is high. Thanks Dermot. Take care mate. Shaun.
Nice one. The underwater shots add a lot to the video
Ye every one likes the under water shots. Can only get the best on certain waters. I do throw a few in at a time. But I am aware it can be over done. Thanks for the comment. Take care. Shaun.
NOTICE: We hve had some very kind offers for tying flies. Cameron and Conservatree NZ. I would like to thank you, and on behalf of every body else. This is what I love within the fishing community. For most of the time people willing to help others. But I want you to be aware that Cameron and Conservatree are helping you out, and are not full time fly tying. I would hate to see them put under any sort of pressure regarding demand. By all means contact them. But be aware that return times of goods may not be as your local shop. Many thanks. Take care. Shaun.
A really successful pattern, thank you
Ye and it just got better. Just had comment from thatdamnmackem. he told me how he puts his together. Hes been doing this for over a year and never told me. simple things. But makes a big difference. Clever man. Hope your keeping well John. Thanks for the comment. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 Hi Shaun, not so well at the moment. eyesight has gone again. I've also got a minor amendment, not really mine, it's a tip I picked up off Alec Harvey who, like you, ties fishing patterns on RUclips, maybe you've seen his videos. Anyway, I might be well enough to go fishing on Friday and give the variation a try and I'll let you know how I get on. By any chance will you be going to the BFFI in Feb? It would be interesting to meet up and perhaps the show could produce some footage for your own review.
Shaun - I thanked you after the original video of this fly. I’ve now caught on an olive and a white version on this. Planning to be using this on the point as my go to fly. Works as tadpole in black, damsel in olive and grey in white
I did try the Olive myself. I think a lot has to go down to confidence. Its funny as I have never had the same thing with Olive as so many do. I watched it in the water. It stood out like a soar thumb in our crystal clear waters. That sort of put me off. But great to hear that its working for you mate. Get the lead work in place and we can create a lot of patterns that swim correctly. Take care and thanks. Shaun.
@ my club water is doing hillside fed in Lancashire. The water is crystal clear. Thanks again
Thats really nice Shaun.
Will try that one!
Thank you.
It works well Jason. Just make sure the lead is, as is. Enjoyable casting and fishing. And put what ever dressing you fancy. It will fish in the correct position all the time. Thanks for the comment Jason. Shaun.
Also anyone watching shauns videos i would subscribe as he just educates us all on fly fishing it has helped me a good bit thats for sure now i shall be tying the hays lure ❤ cheers shaun lad
Star man. Thanks Cameron.
Hi mate hope you are keeping well. just knocked up a couple of these in different colours , i will try them tomorrow . take care :)
Been off sick for the last few weeks. Bloody annoying when I really need to work. No fishing for all this time. Must be the longest I have never fished. Catch up soon. Take care mate. Shaun.
Thanks for this Shaun....any idea where to source the material for the cheeks, can't seem to find in UK
I used chartreuse flashabou dubbing for mine, comes in strips around 10/20mm mm in length, it's available on Fleabay
Or even Crystal flash. Same as tail. Sorry I had a feeling this might have been difficult. But not important. The lead is what is important. Check out thatdamnmackem comment to me. This is a great way to do the fly. Shaun.
Hi Shaun,nice looking lure. Can i ask what material are you using for the cheeks?
Its Flash Bright Golden Olive John. The dressings are not as important, as the lead is most important. You could use Crystal Flash. You will see from the comments that people are tying variations. But the lead is the important bit.
@@shaunfishes101 Thanks Shaun,and thanks also for sharing this with us all.
@@johnwilson6779 👍
I would tie some for ppl who want them if they just pay shipping 👍
This is very nice of you mate. You could turn out to be very busy. I would like to have one from you. This is more down to people will end up asking me about quality. Hope you don,t mind. Not to good with computers as regards getting in touch with you. Is it messenger or something.
Hi shaun lovely looking fly mate@shaunfishes101
@@deanhayes2224 You want to sort your self a few of these mate. Honestly they are pretty consistent. If you don,t tie. Check out what Cameron has offered. Thanks and take care Dean mate. Shaun.
@cameronstevenson5894 hi Cameron my name is Dean I would like to have 2 of these flies
Hi Cameron. Could you tie me a few of these please?
This fly is The Black Mamba. Been around for some time.
There is a lot of lures out there that look the same. There black. This is not about how it looks. Its about how it works. Now tell me they are the same.
Anyone in New Zealand that wants one reach out to me
This is so kind. Not saying its the greatest pattern out there. But it is pretty consistent. Its certainly more about how the lead works the fly. So there can be a lot of patterns with the same lead set up to improve how they swim. Thanks again for your kind offer. Take care. Shaun.