How many years since I followed this How To vid and here I am again. I have enjoyed much stream side success with this version of the Yellow Sally and I'll be on the bench tying up this fly and some black bead head #18 to use as a dropper for an Eastern Sierras fishing trip later this summer. Awesome fly, both of them actually. thank you Mr Grover, again
As far as I'm concerned, there is no right or wrong answer. I don't use it most of the time because it's just one more step in the tying process and I have a good deal of confidence in my whip finish technique. On some patterns however, because of the type of material up by the head or how it's tied in, I will use head cement to help increase durability. Also on some patterns, having a glossy, shiny head cement finish just looks better. Basically it's your choice.
I know this is an old video, but I have a question on it, and others like it. I am a beginning fly fisherman, and I was wondering, if a beginner were to tie this fly, would it be beneficial to place head cement on this fly after the whip finish? Is there a reason you wouldn't want to use head cement on this, or a fly like it? (when I say apply head cement, I mean a very minute amount, just to cover the wraps)
I know this is an old video but am hoping for a response. Actually, I have 2 questions. 1) Isn't rabbit fur used mostly for nymphs\wet flies ? 2) A friend of mine always trims the hackle from the underside of his Sallys claiming it rides flush and more "naturally" on the surface - I'd LOVE to know your opinion on that. :-) Anyway, beautiful tie - as always with a tightlinevideo ! \Brian (Michigan). :-)
How about a juju baetis its a excellent small midge or mayfly imitation. Also would love to see a girdle bug video great for fishing fast shallow water in the morning. Would love to see these patterns tied by you, also thanks for the Al's trico video.
How many years since I followed this How To vid and here I am again. I have enjoyed much stream side success with this version of the Yellow Sally and I'll be on the bench tying up this fly and some black bead head #18 to use as a dropper for an Eastern Sierras fishing trip later this summer. Awesome fly, both of them actually. thank you Mr Grover, again
As far as I'm concerned, there is no right or wrong answer. I don't use it most of the time because it's just one more step in the tying process and I have a good deal of confidence in my whip finish technique. On some patterns however, because of the type of material up by the head or how it's tied in, I will use head cement to help increase durability. Also on some patterns, having a glossy, shiny head cement finish just looks better. Basically it's your choice.
Very nice indeed. Thanks, William
I know this is an old video, but I have a question on it, and others like it. I am a beginning fly fisherman, and I was wondering, if a beginner were to tie this fly, would it be beneficial to place head cement on this fly after the whip finish? Is there a reason you wouldn't want to use head cement on this, or a fly like it? (when I say apply head cement, I mean a very minute amount, just to cover the wraps)
I know this is an old video but am hoping for a response. Actually, I have 2 questions. 1) Isn't rabbit fur used mostly for nymphs\wet flies ? 2) A friend of mine always trims the hackle from the underside of his Sallys claiming it rides flush and more "naturally" on the surface - I'd LOVE to know your opinion on that. :-)
Anyway, beautiful tie - as always with a tightlinevideo !
\Brian (Michigan). :-)
beautiful imitation.
regards john
Gran montaje, gracias.
Awesome!
Do you live in Montana?
He lives in New Jersey I think
How about a juju baetis its a excellent small midge or mayfly imitation. Also would love to see a girdle bug video great for fishing fast shallow water in the morning. Would love to see these patterns tied by you, also thanks for the Al's trico video.
M