Tying by hand. I have to tip my hat to those old timers. Years ago, my streamside kit had only a hemostat to hold the hook. That was tough enough for me!
Same here! I still can't imagine tying on at least a rudimentary vise. But I guess we' too would do what we had to-- if we wanted to fish and we were born a hundred years earlier. Thanks for watching Jim. Cheers. -Matt
As for tying flies without a vice, the old timers used a lot of half hitch knots to hold things in place... I have done this a few times, I've also used vice-grip pliers in a pinch... I believe Lee Wulff was able to tie without a vice if I remember right...
I know Randy; it's crazy to even think about tying without a vise today! I guess most of us probably could but all my flies would be much bigger, and a lot shaggier. :-)
Hi from Kansas City 🎣🌆 Dave Hughes Matt you are amazing!!!. I'm going to tye this one for sure cause I think just looking at the fly it's a fantastic looking fly. Don't know if it will float well? Thanks for your time and knowledge good health for you and your's Dave Hughes
Ha, thanks! You know I'm keeping an eye on your growth too. You're going to pass me next month, and your channel is at least three months younger than mine! Of course your videos are professional. Mine look like a fisherman who doesn't know how to use a computer made them. :-)
@@SavageFlies lol I don't agree. Your videos are perfectly fine. There are lots of channels where I would say something like that (they don't know how to use a computer) but this is not your case. Your video setup is very good! I mean it!
@@OttoJulian_ -Thanks Otto. I do appreciate the support. As soon as I finish my current flooring project, I'm going to paint a wall in my office and work on improving my filming background area. I'll get there. :-)
Thanks Sarge! I'd say the older a fly is, the less clear its history is. Or at least its origins may have gotten muddled. Of course some have just stayed so famous, that the history has been told and written about so many times that we'll never forget it now. (The Royal Coachman, the Adams, flies like those.) It's the lesser known flies that are fun to research, particularly if you can uncover some history to share. :-)
Excellent!!! I know I said this already but the background story is a great addition to the whole process
I hear that from other people too so I try to include a history whenever I can. (It's not always easy to find though!)
Great looking flie Matt. They stories and history of the pattern great.thank again for sharing.keep them going.u rock!!!🥇🏅👍
Thanks Mike! All y'all who watch and leave encouraging comments really help to keep me motivated. 😁👍
Never seen a fly being made before, this is an artwork in it self. I draw, but was attracted to this because that fly looks so damn cool
Thank you my friend! Some flies really can be cool looking. :-)
I like this fly, it should catch many different fishes. Thanks you Matt.
Thanks James! I had a couple of good days with this one in the middle of this summer here in Maryland.
Tying by hand. I have to tip my hat to those old timers. Years ago, my streamside kit had only a hemostat to hold the hook. That was tough enough for me!
Same here! I still can't imagine tying on at least a rudimentary vise. But I guess we' too would do what we had to-- if we wanted to fish and we were born a hundred years earlier. Thanks for watching Jim. Cheers. -Matt
I struggle with biots, one trick I learned, is a tiny bit of UV to hold them where I want them as I tie them in place
That's a great tip! I'll have to give it a try. :-)
As for tying flies without a vice, the old timers used a lot of half hitch knots to hold things in place... I have done this a few times, I've also used vice-grip pliers in a pinch... I believe Lee Wulff was able to tie without a vice if I remember right...
I know Randy; it's crazy to even think about tying without a vise today! I guess most of us probably could but all my flies would be much bigger, and a lot shaggier. :-)
I like this one great looking fly
Hi from Kansas City 🎣🌆 Dave Hughes
Matt you are amazing!!!. I'm going to tye this one for sure cause I think just looking at the fly it's a fantastic looking fly. Don't know if it will float well? Thanks for your time and knowledge good health for you and your's Dave Hughes
Amazing👍👍 Work Share👍👍😎👍👍
Thank you animated show!
Matt 650 and going up. You are pretty much 2/3 away from the big 1K
Ha, thanks! You know I'm keeping an eye on your growth too. You're going to pass me next month, and your channel is at least three months younger than mine! Of course your videos are professional. Mine look like a fisherman who doesn't know how to use a computer made them. :-)
@@SavageFlies lol I don't agree. Your videos are perfectly fine. There are lots of channels where I would say something like that (they don't know how to use a computer) but this is not your case. Your video setup is very good! I mean it!
@@OttoJulian_ -Thanks Otto. I do appreciate the support. As soon as I finish my current flooring project, I'm going to paint a wall in my office and work on improving my filming background area. I'll get there. :-)
@@SavageFlies sounds good!
@@SavageFlies you are welcome Matt!
That’s a great story and I love that these tys have such heritage. Do a lot have hundred+ year history with unknown creator?
Thanks Sarge! I'd say the older a fly is, the less clear its history is. Or at least its origins may have gotten muddled. Of course some have just stayed so famous, that the history has been told and written about so many times that we'll never forget it now. (The Royal Coachman, the Adams, flies like those.) It's the lesser known flies that are fun to research, particularly if you can uncover some history to share. :-)