Kelly, I want to thank you for posting this simple and easy caddis pattern. Folks, it's worth getting a dubbing loop tool since it really speeds the process up. As an intermediate fly tyer this pattern greatly sped up the process and made better looking fly than any caddis pupa I've tied. THANK YOU Kelly!
I picked-up a dubbing tool from your shop this week, by far my most favorite dubbing tool that I own! I think more folks would use a dubbing loop if they had a decent tool!
Really like this pattern technique. The two tone dubbing loop to create segmentation is a very nice technique but what I like most is the use of sparse ice dub to create the gelatinous bubble effect (or whatever you call it). In all due respect to Gary LaFontaine's famous pattern, I really like yours better. I like to use tan ice dub as well. The pine squirrel makes a great collar too. Also tie this with and without a trailing chuck.
A lot of the elements in this pattern, actually remind me of how the old fashioned 'snipe and purple' and it's various set of cousins, operated. They too, had this soft hackle on front, that arched back over the body. They used to use a kind of thick thread, to create a segmented body. Those old English wet fly patterns were fished upstream in teams of three at a time. I keep getting back to the idea, of the weight on the hook. In those old English patterns, the hooks were generally, nice thick gauged wire wet fly hooks, and the dressing material on that hook, was very minimal. That is, one was almost fishing a hook, with some material attached to it.
That's what leads me to believe, that some of those old English wet fly patterns, might have sunk quite a bit in the fast water. Especially given that they were dead drift cast upstream, and the flies returned back down towards the angler. We always believed they were imitations of upwinged emergers, but in fact, there might have been a bit of caddis pupae 'trigger', built into those old English patterns also.
I'd like to see Kelly actually attempt to create some pattern, the way that I suggested, where maybe the 'hook' became larger in relation to the material on the hook. That is, tie something like a 14 or 16 sized pupae pattern, on a 12 sized hook. It would be interesting to see this pattern, the Galloup pupae pattern, varied a little bit, to look a little bit more like the old English upstream wet fly, and see how it worked at this time of year, in the western rivers.
One way to get something closer to that old 'Snipe and Purple' old wet fly style - could be, instead of combining together two shades of 'Ice Dubing' - instead blend together some fibers from a piece of woolen thread, with a different shade of Ice Dubbing. That is how, one could tie the more sparse size 14 or 16 pattern, on the size 12 hook size. What the woolen fibers would do in the dubbing mix, is to create a thin 'rope', where much fewer 'Ice Dub' fibres came out of the thin woolen rope. This was the effect that the old English patterns were trying to achieve too. Except, they didn't use split shot, they just used over-sized hooks, to bring the team of three flies down a bit in the water column (along with 'static' casting dead drift upstream in river to get the rig to sink more too).
Thoroughly enjoyed this video Kelly, thanks. Those magnifying specs are a neat idea, would you mind sharing details about them and where one could purchase? Thank you!
I tie most of your flies for Mi. rivers. Making my first trip to Montana (2017)so.... would love to see your version of the Montana Salmon Stone in nymph and dry.
Lovely simple pattern Sir. What vice are you using? I'd also be interested in finding out where you got the top section of your storage cabinet, the small drawer piece, or perhaps you'd know where I could get the plans. Thanks.
Slick. The drawers are from the Paul H Young Bamboo company and they are about 60 years old, very bad ass. Not sure they would have a plan. The vise is a little more current, Renzetti 4000 presentation
"you can pick it out, and make it a little bit More picky.. which is really money when you start doing hares ears a stuff like that :D" YES!! Galloupism's
+Michael Brown Sorry we sold out instantly, I only had a few in stock. Should have more by Wednesday and will put them back up on the site. Thanks, kelly
Hi, I was looking all your video and i can't find a coho fly. Do you have a video about it? I picking up fly tying now cause im sick of holding worms and minnows ^^
Great video Kelly - thanks for putting these up! Any chance there of your cripple pattern making it into the lineup for this winter? Best wishes for the holidays and a good snow pack.
That would be the Rising Galloup Tie Up Dubbing Tool. Here is a link for you if you would like to check it out. www.slideinn.com/product/rising-kelly-galloup-dubbing-loop-tool/
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Kelly, I want to thank you for posting this simple and easy caddis pattern. Folks, it's worth getting a dubbing loop tool since it really speeds the process up. As an intermediate fly tyer this pattern greatly sped up the process and made better looking fly than any caddis pupa I've tied. THANK YOU Kelly!
Hog, Glad it helped you out. thanks for watching. Kelly
Great tie. What a realistic effect, achieved very simply. This pattern compares well with others that require 3-4 times as long to tie.
Great video. You are an excellent teacher. I appreciate you!
Your videos and commentary are always extremely informative and enlightening!Many thanks!
Stonefly22
Absolutely excellent video. You are one hell of a teacher. Thanks!!
I'm five minutes into your video.... and I have watched a lot trying to learn and I have already subscribed like your style thanks for the effort
I picked-up a dubbing tool from your shop this week, by far my most favorite dubbing tool that I own! I think more folks would use a dubbing loop if they had a decent tool!
excellent pattern! I learn so much from your videos . look forward to the next one.
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Great video Kelly. I've been looking for a really good caddis pattern for a while and I think this one will do the trick. Thanks!
i love using your concepts in my flies. this is the best sport in the world. would enjoy fishin with you!
I'll be trying this one for sure - thanks for posting this video Kelly!
Really like this pattern technique. The two tone dubbing loop to create segmentation is a very nice technique but what I like most is the use of sparse ice dub to create the gelatinous bubble effect (or whatever you call it). In all due respect to Gary LaFontaine's famous pattern, I really like yours better. I like to use tan ice dub as well. The pine squirrel makes a great collar too. Also tie this with and without a trailing chuck.
Great video as always Kelly. Could you recommend a few color schemes and sizes for the Madison in late June early July? Thanks
A lot of the elements in this pattern, actually remind me of how the old fashioned 'snipe and purple' and it's various set of cousins, operated. They too, had this soft hackle on front, that arched back over the body. They used to use a kind of thick thread, to create a segmented body. Those old English wet fly patterns were fished upstream in teams of three at a time. I keep getting back to the idea, of the weight on the hook. In those old English patterns, the hooks were generally, nice thick gauged wire wet fly hooks, and the dressing material on that hook, was very minimal. That is, one was almost fishing a hook, with some material attached to it.
That's what leads me to believe, that some of those old English wet fly patterns, might have sunk quite a bit in the fast water. Especially given that they were dead drift cast upstream, and the flies returned back down towards the angler. We always believed they were imitations of upwinged emergers, but in fact, there might have been a bit of caddis pupae 'trigger', built into those old English patterns also.
I'd like to see Kelly actually attempt to create some pattern, the way that I suggested, where maybe the 'hook' became larger in relation to the material on the hook. That is, tie something like a 14 or 16 sized pupae pattern, on a 12 sized hook. It would be interesting to see this pattern, the Galloup pupae pattern, varied a little bit, to look a little bit more like the old English upstream wet fly, and see how it worked at this time of year, in the western rivers.
One way to get something closer to that old 'Snipe and Purple' old wet fly style - could be, instead of combining together two shades of 'Ice Dubing' - instead blend together some fibers from a piece of woolen thread, with a different shade of Ice Dubbing. That is how, one could tie the more sparse size 14 or 16 pattern, on the size 12 hook size. What the woolen fibers would do in the dubbing mix, is to create a thin 'rope', where much fewer 'Ice Dub' fibres came out of the thin woolen rope. This was the effect that the old English patterns were trying to achieve too. Except, they didn't use split shot, they just used over-sized hooks, to bring the team of three flies down a bit in the water column (along with 'static' casting dead drift upstream in river to get the rig to sink more too).
Thoroughly enjoyed this video Kelly, thanks. Those magnifying specs are a neat idea, would you mind sharing details about them and where one could purchase? Thank you!
Thanks Mark, www.slideinn.com/store/accessories/clic-readers/
Great videos explained well in a future video could you show us how to do a hare ear hackle thanks.
Nice segmenting of dubbing in your loop. thanks.
I tie most of your flies for Mi. rivers. Making my first trip to Montana (2017)so.... would love to see your version of the Montana Salmon Stone in nymph and dry.
Great video, Kelly. You call this a pupa, but could also be used as an emerger on top?
Great Looking Fly Kelly Thanks for Sharing.
Is this desk right in the Shop where people can see you tie ??
Lovely simple pattern Sir. What vice are you using? I'd also be interested in finding out where you got the top section of your storage cabinet, the small drawer piece, or perhaps you'd know where I could get the plans. Thanks.
Slick. The drawers are from the Paul H Young Bamboo company and they are about 60 years old, very bad ass. Not sure they would have a plan. The vise is a little more current, Renzetti 4000 presentation
TheSlideinn Thanks for the reply
"you can pick it out, and make it a little bit More picky.. which is really money when you start doing hares ears a stuff like that :D" YES!! Galloupism's
Sweet pattern Kelly. Looking online in your store,I can't seem to find the pine squirrel skins,just zonkers. Am I looking in the wrong place?
+Michael Brown Sorry we sold out instantly, I only had a few in stock. Should have more by Wednesday and will put them back up on the site. Thanks, kelly
+TheSlideinn Thanks
Looks good. Thanks for the video.
Hi, I was looking all your video and i can't find a coho fly. Do you have a video about it? I picking up fly tying now cause im sick of holding worms and minnows ^^
+ArphiL I just subscribed to you and i'll make you one of my mentor's on fly tying ^^
is the pine squirrel the olive color?
BTA, yes it is olive. thanks for watching, Kelly
I fished this last summer. It's really good!
Great video Kelly - thanks for putting these up! Any chance there of your cripple pattern making it into the lineup for this winter? Best wishes for the holidays and a good snow pack.
Kelly- are those whole rabbit hides hanging behind you? That's awesome. I need to stop by the shop whenever I get out west.
what dubbing loop tool are you using? Looks light years faster than mine
That would be the Rising Galloup Tie Up Dubbing Tool. Here is a link for you if you would like to check it out.
www.slideinn.com/product/rising-kelly-galloup-dubbing-loop-tool/
Awesome, neat tool. I just may pick that up, thanks for responding!
Sir, that is the Rising dubbing tool. KG
I meant as an emerger in the water film, Kelly
love the chicken. on the light
New drinking game for fly fishers; Watch TheSlideinn videos, every time Kelly says, "picky" you take a shot.
maybe I played it before I tied the bug? it was after all 9 am and that is getting a late start
Classic! I'm cracking up!
Wow, only an American can talk and tie something that bad for 15 mins. 👎🏻
No way man, I can tie worse and talk longer, keep watching. Looking forward to your tying videos when should I expect them?
Your right, you can talk longer and tie worse. Must be a gift.
Kelly. You have to take this rude Blondie guy seriously. After all, he has TWO subscribers.
Ahh it is this racist troll again.