The hardest part for me when learning to tie flies like this was forcing myself to use LESS material. Like the man says, grab what looks like an appropriate hunk of fiber and tie in about a third of that. Cheers!
Yes, absolutely! I think maybe 1/3 is probably even more correct than 1/2. HAHA. I always tied these too heavy before. Took a long time to realize just how little materials you want to make these flies with.
Thanks for the video. I now can tie the baitfish. I like how it maintains the silhouette but it doesn’t look like it pushes water much. Do you think adding a thicker clump on the last tie and spreading the fibers a bit with a thumb nail can create a large enough surface to push water so that fish can feel it?
Glad you enjoyed the video. As for pushing water, yeah if you want you can add things to the fly. I know some people use some kind of cone for in front to do that and add a kicking motion. However, all flies are for different purposes and there are instances where no pushing catching more fish. Every fly for it’s intended use. There are a few different types of ep style flies, there are ones much thicker, and then thin ones like this also. There are other flies besides EP as well. If where your fishing requires some water pushing to get strikes then maybe choose a fly best suited for that. Or modify existing patterns to suit your needs like your initial question. That’s the beauty of tying your own flies. You can tweak patterns to your liking. Let me know how the tuff of material at the front work for you. Also maybe look into those cone things for the head of the fly. Good luck!
My first few attempts at this pattern looked like hedge hogs. Great advice about using less materials Take 1/2 of what you think you need, then divide that in 1/2 is the way to go.
Thanks man, unfortunately no Im not going to do a video of me fishing with this one. Possibly next weeks fly which is a pinfish imitation. The blue over white doesn't work as well where I live but the pinfish does.
@@McFlyAngler And in that container that the water is spinning? Won't it get thin in contact with water? Sorry for the inconvenience and I don't know if you understood what I said. Waiting for the next videos. Thanks.
Oh yeah sorry no not in that either. That takes a while to setup. Sorry. Also this doesn’t move a ton, it’s more of a visual representation than anything else. These ep flies don’t have much movement.
@@McFlyAngler I dont think hes talking about scissors anymore haha. Amazing video btw love how little material you wasted definitely earned a new subscriber
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The hardest part for me when learning to tie flies like this was forcing myself to use LESS material. Like the man says, grab what looks like an appropriate hunk of fiber and tie in about a third of that. Cheers!
Yes, absolutely! I think maybe 1/3 is probably even more correct than 1/2. HAHA. I always tied these too heavy before. Took a long time to realize just how little materials you want to make these flies with.
Nice pattern. Thanks for sharing. Well done.
Thank you
Nice tie
Thank you
Thanks for the video. I now can tie the baitfish. I like how it maintains the silhouette but it doesn’t look like it pushes water much. Do you think adding a thicker clump on the last tie and spreading the fibers a bit with a thumb nail can create a large enough surface to push water so that fish can feel it?
Glad you enjoyed the video. As for pushing water, yeah if you want you can add things to the fly. I know some people use some kind of cone for in front to do that and add a kicking motion. However, all flies are for different purposes and there are instances where no pushing catching more fish. Every fly for it’s intended use. There are a few different types of ep style flies, there are ones much thicker, and then thin ones like this also. There are other flies besides EP as well. If where your fishing requires some water pushing to get strikes then maybe choose a fly best suited for that. Or modify existing patterns to suit your needs like your initial question. That’s the beauty of tying your own flies. You can tweak patterns to your liking. Let me know how the tuff of material at the front work for you. Also maybe look into those cone things for the head of the fly. Good luck!
That really looks great!
Thank you
My first few attempts at this pattern looked like hedge hogs. Great advice about using less materials
Take 1/2 of what you think you need, then divide that in 1/2 is the way to go.
Glad the video helped. Yes less is more with this fly.
Congratulations on the tie! Are you going to do a video of her in the water? I'm from Brazil and I love your videos.
Thanks man, unfortunately no Im not going to do a video of me fishing with this one. Possibly next weeks fly which is a pinfish imitation. The blue over white doesn't work as well where I live but the pinfish does.
@@McFlyAngler And in that container that the water is spinning?
Won't it get thin in contact with water? Sorry for the inconvenience and I don't know if you understood what I said.
Waiting for the next videos. Thanks.
Oh yeah sorry no not in that either. That takes a while to setup. Sorry. Also this doesn’t move a ton, it’s more of a visual representation than anything else. These ep flies don’t have much movement.
Can a stinger hook be added to this? I troll them behind a wiggle disc and I get allot short strikes.
Sure, I don’t think that would be an issue. Give it a try
@@McFlyAngler I'll do it the next time put. Thanks.
Pretty cool
Thanks
@@McFlyAngler you're welcome
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you should call this a ghost minnow
Lol
4 inches is not too short! It’s average and a great length! Lol
Oh my... Well if we are talking about scissors then I mean, sure you can make extra cuts with the 4" scissors but the extra length helps for sure.
@@McFlyAngler I dont think hes talking about scissors anymore haha. Amazing video btw love how little material you wasted definitely earned a new subscriber
Thanks man, glad you enjoyed the video