How to tie the Scruffy March Brown.

It’s easy to get frustrated with winged wet flies it’s not the simplest of fly tying tasks. The rub is though do you really think the fish care if you have married up your slips? If you do then I am sorry to break it to you, they really don’t! We tie ourselves up in knots trying to create perfection where as more often than not a fish will take most anything that is presented in the right way at the right depth and speed.
I do not like to waste anything so when I got some really old hen pheasant I thought they would be ideal for some winged wets. Unfortunately, the quality was not there to produce what I would call camera flies. Still they were certainly good enough for flies to fill my own box. The purpose of todays extra ‘Lockdown’ video is to show that you can make use of the worst of materials.

[@johnshand6176]

Like your natural-looking flies and practical commentary. Thanks from down-under in NZ.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks John, thats kind of you to say.

[@jeffprice4611]

Thanks for the video. I prefer to watch the simple fishing flies over the complex pretty ones. Keep up the great content.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks Jeff will try pal.

[@duderoony]

I like them scruffy. I think the fish do too. Thanks for another one dude.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

No problem pal.

[@dannymcg8300]

Very nice looking fly Lindsay. Well tied and explained. Many thanks.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Very welcome Danny.

[@kerrypitt9789]

Still finding some videos I haven't seen yet. Anything March Brown is good by me!
Bronze Mallard is a great substitute, the speckling is beautiful! This pattern has everything a good trout fly should have! I personally would fish this as the dangling fly on a three fly rig. In British Columbia where I was born and where I like to go for my fishing vacation, you can only fish a single fly, this would be a great little bug for there!
I think regarding flies catching more anglers than fish, it would behoove us to remember that if we are attracted to how it looks, we may fish it with more confidence and that can matter when it comes to catching fish. Great video Lindsay! Appreciated!!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks Kerry, you been on a bit of binge watching?

[@tomharvey7436]

Thanks for keeping us entertained during these hard times nice to see you getting to grips with that whip finish tool 👍

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks Tom, getting plenty practice in.

[@puavelj]

Bravo, Lindsay! This video presents splendid solutions to my technical problems when tying / trying to tie the MB for fishing purposes!
Greetings from Finland! We too have here severe problems with the Covid-19 pandemic and lots of time to stay at home. I’m about to get retired ASAP and will follow your instructions immediately after I return back home after a couple of hours of work later today!
I wish all the best to all my fly fishing bro’s and sist’s all over the globe!!!
Regards,
Ilkka Soini
MD Vantaa, Finland

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks Ilkka, glad it is of some use to you hope you are keeping safe. Are you still able to get out fishing?

[@puavelj]

Yes, we are - at least so far - allowed to go outdoors alone or in small groups of < 10 persons and there is the river Vantaa with its rapids in our neighbourhood. Unfortunately the water is - as always during springtime - rather opaque because of mud etc. I hope it will get clearer soon!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

@@puavelj You are very lucky, I will keep my fingers crossed for you that it clears soon.

[@puavelj]

Lindsay Thank you :)

[@fishcatcherfleas]

Thanks for showing your way to tie in a wing,,

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Not my best effort but will do for government work pal.

[@MrJimmuck]

Jings man you are getting fair carried away with these videos!! Good old fashioned favourite fly! Keep it up Lindsay

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Jim, it's just about keeping me sane. I have never been one to get bored but I fear I am being sorely tested now!

[@MrJimmuck]

@@lindsayiflyfish I know the feeling …. I need to buy more fly boxes!! Atb Jim

[@Esoxluciouss11]

nicely done

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks Denis.

[@jeffprice4611]

Before I watch the video I have a question. What vise is this? I like the looks of how it holds the hook I all your videos.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Hi Jeff, Its a Jan Tevedek Rotary vice, unfortunately they are no longer being made. It's a real shame but the maker and owner is in poor health.

[@WATTSROBIN]

Have you thought of using a synthetic fibre for wings. I've been experimenting with some fibres and the results so far have been not bad. If I can I'll post something on your face book page.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Hi Robin, I have tried some of the synthetic wings but to be honest I am not keen.