Hello Sir Matt, just seen the video because I had to work this morning. I really like it. The colors are really cool I'll for sure will be tying up some of these. Thank You Sir Matt.😊👍
Thanks Todd! No bass out of the belly boat today, but enough sunfish to keep it interesting. I tell you, you've got to admire a five inch sunfish trying to eat a three-inch streamer/bass fly. Some of these guys have some big attitudes. :-)
One other thing- if you do get Bergman's book, let me know which edition you get and what you think of it. I've never seen the one published in 2000 (amzn.to/3yaCc15 ). My copy was reprinted probably in the 1960s and I think is the 5th edition. I imagine the plates in the latest version are the same pictures but would be curious to see how they compare...
@@SavageFlies there is no fishing that I have done that compares to big, spawning sunfish...give me 10"-12" bluegill all day long...fun times. Big smallmouth in the fall that make you think you hooked a steelhead, that is a blast as well. Anything that hits a fly is fun...size doesn't really matter much. 😎
@@toddslichter7831 Oh yeah! When I was in college, I made a quest to catch a one-pound bluegill. It never happened so maybe I'll need to revisit this quest in my retirement. I can't imagine a 12-inch bluegill; that think would feel like a tarpon!
Thanks Jim! I'm heading out the door with my belly boat, off to a local pond to see if I can get into any bass this morning. :-) Have a great Saturday!
@@SavageFlies I love my float tub . Do you have fins and anchor. I got hypothermia one February so be mindful of the cold. But the fishing was amazing 🤪
I like the looks of those wet flies. Missed your video the other day as I was away but caught up this morning. Enjoyed that video too. You know what they call a boomerang that doesn’t come back? A stick! Have a great weekend Matt.
Excellent Ross! Let me know which version of the book you get. I think mine was the 1960s reprint, but I've never seen the latest (published in 2000 I think). I'd be curious to see if it has the same plates in it. :-)
Whoa! I can't remember the last time I caught ten fish in an hour and a half. Maybe some bluegill farm pond fishing, but still, that's a great day man!
Appreciate it Thomas! You know what would be a cool, ambitious project? Tying all these plates in the book and making shadow boxes for them. That might be a project I think about in my retirement years. :-)
Thanks Joe! And yep, I bought the belly boat last year but today was the first time getting it out on the water. It was actually quite fun; I can't believe I haven't taken it out before. It was a little bit of work on a windy lake if I got too far from the shore, but I still had a pretty good time. (No big bass but a few sunfish to keep it interesting.)
@@joeduca8582 Thanks man! I think I need to take some kind of anchor with me next time. It was only moderately windy and I was getting blown all over the place (literally, not figuratively.)
Nice looking fly Matt. I like the color scheme but it might be fun to experiment with the floss color and maybe use gold tinsel instead of silver, especially if you use a green floss. I guess that's one of the wonderful things about fly tying you can do lots of experiments for not much money. Keep the good stuff coming.
That would be a pretty cool pattern Dave. The exact same materials, but with a green and gold body. I'm sure someone has done that, but is there a named fly with that scheme out there? Who knows... maybe not. :-)
Awesome to hear! I always wonder what the fish think these old school wet flies are. I'm guessing they just see it as FOOD and they don't care what kind of bug it might be. :-)
Have you done a review of Mary Orvis Marbury's book? I don't think you have, unless I missed it. I was thinking of tracking down a copy of it for my library but never actually seen a copy of it. That might be too old school for some viewers, but for us history buffs...
Nope, I have not yet reviewed the famed Marbury book. I've mentioned it several times. And I've considered doing one, but I'm a little bit torn because you're right... it is indeed quite old school. And actually it's a little hard to follow. Some of the histories are great, but some are just plain confusing. And there are really no recipes in it. So you're looking at a painting of a plate, and each fly on it is about a half inch long, and it's often quite hard to tell what material is what. And unless the history of it mentions a particular material (and most don't), then you're left guessing what is what. So it is definitely not a book for the casual tier. But then again... I think we have a lot of history buffs that watch the channel who might enjoy it. Maybe I should do the review, but I'd have to say straight up, that this book isn't for everybody. Thanks for the recommendation! Now for you Ryan, it might be worth checking out. And by the way, you can usually find a used copy on Amazon for under $20. That's what I did: amzn.to/3jHdCk2 But even better, the book is in the public domain. You can see all 637 pages here: archive.org/details/favoritefliesthe00marb/page/4/mode/2up and then decide if you want to pick up a hard copy. In my opinion, for us history guys, it's worth having. :-)
@@SavageFlies archive.org. Never thought about that. Might have to check that out. There is some great stuff over there if you have the time to mine it.
The smaller tinsel certainly looks better.. Its al a mater of taste anyway and most thi gs work. :-) Keep practicing with that boomerang-it will eventually get up and come back. :-)
I like my flies to last a little bit longer than one fish.,so WHEN WRAPPING THE GOLD HOT SPOT ON A BARE HOOK i'LL PUT A DROP OF ZAP-A-GAP ON THE HOOK TO LCK DOWN THAT TINSEL.( SORRY FOR THE UPPER CASE).
I appreciate the feedback Charles. I can tell you that I speed up parts of the videos because the RUclips algorithm punishes a lot of videos that are over 10 minutes. And when I make ties that are getting up there in the 10-12 minute range, the average watch time goes way down. So it's a give-and-take between RUclips and content creators.
Love those old wet flies. Started flyfishing with them 60 years ago and still fish em today.
Hello Sir Matt, just seen the video because I had to work this morning. I really like it. The colors are really cool I'll for sure will be tying up some of these. Thank You Sir Matt.😊👍
Thanks Edward! I always appreciate you my friend. Have a great rest of the weekend. :-)
Good tie Matt!! Thanks for sharing!! Have a great weekend!!
You too Franky! Thanks for watching my friend. :-)
I’m going to tie some up for my box. Thank you Sir Matt for making these videos fun and easy to learn from.
Another book to buy...sheesh. 🤣
Nice pattern and a nice tie. Thank Matt.
Enjoy the bass fishing and have a great weekend.
Thanks Todd! No bass out of the belly boat today, but enough sunfish to keep it interesting. I tell you, you've got to admire a five inch sunfish trying to eat a three-inch streamer/bass fly. Some of these guys have some big attitudes. :-)
One other thing- if you do get Bergman's book, let me know which edition you get and what you think of it. I've never seen the one published in 2000 (amzn.to/3yaCc15 ). My copy was reprinted probably in the 1960s and I think is the 5th edition. I imagine the plates in the latest version are the same pictures but would be curious to see how they compare...
@@SavageFlies there is no fishing that I have done that compares to big, spawning sunfish...give me 10"-12" bluegill all day long...fun times. Big smallmouth in the fall that make you think you hooked a steelhead, that is a blast as well. Anything that hits a fly is fun...size doesn't really matter much. 😎
@@toddslichter7831 Oh yeah! When I was in college, I made a quest to catch a one-pound bluegill. It never happened so maybe I'll need to revisit this quest in my retirement. I can't imagine a 12-inch bluegill; that think would feel like a tarpon!
@@SavageFlies the biggest bluegill I have caught was just under 1.5 lbs...12.5"...like fighting a 36" steelhead. Only difference is the time on line.
Good Saturday morning Matt, I enjoy spending a little time with you and my coffee. Let get tying 👍
Oh have a safe and amazing day👍
Thanks Jim! I'm heading out the door with my belly boat, off to a local pond to see if I can get into any bass this morning. :-) Have a great Saturday!
@@SavageFlies so how did it go?
No bass but a few sunfish to keep it interesting. My first time trying the belly boat so I’ve got a lot to learn… but it’s going to be fun! 👍
@@SavageFlies I love my float tub . Do you have fins and anchor. I got hypothermia one February so be mindful of the cold. But the fishing was amazing 🤪
I like the looks of those wet flies. Missed your video the other day as I was away but caught up this morning. Enjoyed that video too.
You know what they call a boomerang that doesn’t come back?
A stick!
Have a great weekend Matt.
Ha! I've heard that one John. My kids groan at my bad dad jokes. :-)
@@SavageFlies now my grandchildren are subject to them. They groan too. Lol
Thanks Matt, another good video. Just ordered the book and going to tie some up tonight.
Excellent Ross! Let me know which version of the book you get. I think mine was the 1960s reprint, but I've never seen the latest (published in 2000 I think). I'd be curious to see if it has the same plates in it. :-)
Great fly Matt. I know it’ll be a keeper for sure. Thx!!
Definitely a classic Clyde; have a great weekend my friend. :-)
That is a cool looking fly Matt
Will definitely have to try this one out
Thanks for the video
You bet Dave; appreciate it my friend!
Great video thanks Matt! I can’t wait to get in my tying room and tie me some of these flies
Nice tie Matt, and don't worry, I've never not caught fish because the wing is not perfect lol. Have a great weekend and thanks for sharing 👍
On a side note; I was out on the water Wednesday and the Zug bug, size 14 was the big winner with 10 for 10 in 1 1/2 hours.
Whoa! I can't remember the last time I caught ten fish in an hour and a half. Maybe some bluegill farm pond fishing, but still, that's a great day man!
Great fly and the story behind it amazing thanks matt.
Appreciate it Mike; have a great weekend my friend!
great tye .Thanks Matt!
Appreciate it James; have a great weekend my friend!
Many thanks Matt, you've made me feel better about my own shaggy wet fly wings! 😉
Thanks Neil! I'm here to help. :-)
One of my favorite books. Great pattern too , thanks Matt
Thanks Rocky! I've never actually read much of the inside of the book, but I do love the plates and old classic flies. :-)
Oh yeah, that's all I do is tie off the plates.. one day I will actually read it..haha
Good pattern.Always like traditional American and English patterns.
I agree Mike, there's just something about the old classics. Thanks for the note!
Love this book, nice fly
Appreciate it Thomas! You know what would be a cool, ambitious project? Tying all these plates in the book and making shadow boxes for them. That might be a project I think about in my retirement years. :-)
@@SavageFlies now I have something to strive for, ty. Going to start the first plate this week.
Very attractive fly & a great book.
I won’t mention the deadpan joke coming back to you.
::chuckles, then snorts::
Ha, thanks Bob. That's a lot kinder of a response than I get from my kids with my bad dad jokes. :-)
Nice fly Matt!
Appreciate it George! Have a great weekend. :-)
On average it is perfect. One trout later, they will be identical. Thanks Matt for the video. cheers.
Appreciate it Lee!
That is a pretty fly Matt. So, I see in the comments you do have a belly boat. Good luck!
Thanks Joe! And yep, I bought the belly boat last year but today was the first time getting it out on the water. It was actually quite fun; I can't believe I haven't taken it out before. It was a little bit of work on a windy lake if I got too far from the shore, but I still had a pretty good time. (No big bass but a few sunfish to keep it interesting.)
@@SavageFlies Yeah it can be quite the adventure. Stay safe brother :o)
@@joeduca8582 Thanks man! I think I need to take some kind of anchor with me next time. It was only moderately windy and I was getting blown all over the place (literally, not figuratively.)
An amazing bug👍
Appreciate it Jim! Have a great weekend my friend. :-)
Nice looking fly Matt. I like the color scheme but it might be fun to experiment with the floss color and maybe use gold tinsel instead of silver, especially if you use a green floss. I guess that's one of the wonderful things about fly tying you can do lots of experiments for not much money. Keep the good stuff coming.
That would be a pretty cool pattern Dave. The exact same materials, but with a green and gold body. I'm sure someone has done that, but is there a named fly with that scheme out there? Who knows... maybe not. :-)
That's a real good fly up here in north central Pa where I live and fish I've tweaked it a little but the stocker rainbows will smash it all year long
Awesome to hear! I always wonder what the fish think these old school wet flies are. I'm guessing they just see it as FOOD and they don't care what kind of bug it might be. :-)
Have you done a review of Mary Orvis Marbury's book? I don't think you have, unless I missed it. I was thinking of tracking down a copy of it for my library but never actually seen a copy of it. That might be too old school for some viewers, but for us history buffs...
Nope, I have not yet reviewed the famed Marbury book. I've mentioned it several times. And I've considered doing one, but I'm a little bit torn because you're right... it is indeed quite old school. And actually it's a little hard to follow. Some of the histories are great, but some are just plain confusing. And there are really no recipes in it. So you're looking at a painting of a plate, and each fly on it is about a half inch long, and it's often quite hard to tell what material is what. And unless the history of it mentions a particular material (and most don't), then you're left guessing what is what. So it is definitely not a book for the casual tier. But then again... I think we have a lot of history buffs that watch the channel who might enjoy it. Maybe I should do the review, but I'd have to say straight up, that this book isn't for everybody. Thanks for the recommendation!
Now for you Ryan, it might be worth checking out. And by the way, you can usually find a used copy on Amazon for under $20. That's what I did: amzn.to/3jHdCk2
But even better, the book is in the public domain. You can see all 637 pages here: archive.org/details/favoritefliesthe00marb/page/4/mode/2up and then decide if you want to pick up a hard copy. In my opinion, for us history guys, it's worth having. :-)
@@SavageFlies archive.org. Never thought about that. Might have to check that out. There is some great stuff over there if you have the time to mine it.
Oh yeah, tons of old fishing books in the public domain, but can be quite a challenge tying from them. But that’s also part of the fun. 👍
Could you use a grizzly feather vs the mallard flank?
Mike, sure, and I think that would look pretty cool. Particularly if you have one of the bigger base feathers from a grizzly hen.
they will fish matt. thanks see ya joe
The smaller tinsel certainly looks better.. Its al a mater of taste anyway and most thi gs work. :-) Keep practicing with that boomerang-it will eventually get up and come back. :-)
Ha! Thanks Terry. My bad dad jokes fall as flat here as they do with my kids. :-)
I can never get those wing feathers to lay right..ha
You and me both Robert!
Couldn’t remember how that thing worked….it came back you. 😂
Yeah, I was experimenting with some bad dad jokes back then. :-)
I like my flies to last a little bit longer than one fish.,so WHEN WRAPPING THE GOLD HOT SPOT ON A BARE HOOK i'LL PUT A DROP OF ZAP-A-GAP ON THE HOOK TO LCK DOWN THAT TINSEL.( SORRY FOR THE UPPER CASE).
Great tip Kenneth!
You got to watch out what you throw and don’t turn your back to it 🤪
Ugh! Didnt know trout bums knew about dad jokes. It hit me from behind.
Dry Humor.
Yes, that was my bad dad joke of the day. I drive my kids crazy. :-)
NOT a big fan of speeded up videos.
I appreciate the feedback Charles. I can tell you that I speed up parts of the videos because the RUclips algorithm punishes a lot of videos that are over 10 minutes. And when I make ties that are getting up there in the 10-12 minute range, the average watch time goes way down. So it's a give-and-take between RUclips and content creators.