How to Improve Composite Loops in Fly Tying - OPST

Jerry French explains the key components of a composite loop, some of his favorite materials, the difference between a shoulder and a hackle, and how to make your loops better. Using the newest synthetic materials as well as OPST dotted ostrich, and OPST's fantastic new dubbing spinner, Jerry ties two composite loops: a rear shoulder and a forward composite shoulder/hackle.

[@wildbryan2217]

This is one of the greatest fly videos ever

[@5weightrod]

Fantastic stuff. This gets me excited about tying again, opens so many doors. Thanks

[@runejl1]

I learn something new each time I watch this video. Thanks.

[@Stonefly222]

All I can say is "Thank You" for the excellent instruction!

[@carlgoudswaard6292]

Stonefly222 ..

[@lochgarryfishing]

Pure genius, beautiful method, thank you, my local trout will get to see something similar shortly.

[@skeenafishing1749]

Outstanding work. Thanks for the video.

[@trautist0457]

Really good detail and explanations, thumbs up!

[@OPSkagit]

Thank you

[@GeorgeSemel]

I picked up a lot of little tricks, what I noticed that would make it a lot easier for me is your paper card with a line in the middle, a dubbing jig if you will! Makes sense, being in the North East my steelhead fishing is limited to the combat fishing in NY - its the closest , but its a 9 hour drive! But this can be adapted to my trout fishing very well, just a question of getting the proportions, I can see that the durability would be there and endless things one could do! Our fall fishing has been good, its cooling off so the hatches are winding down, streamers are working as always!

[@billl.3538]

You are a maestro! Thank you for your careful instructions!

[@OPSkagit]

You are very welcome

[@fishduckdog]

Thanks for demonstrating!

[@cascadeflyfisher1489]

Awesome video. I learned a lot thank you for sharing your skills and time

[@OPSkagit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@18wheelerham]

I want to start tying flies just watching this

[@eugenpeptanaru4877]

Mencanta mucio gracias amigo

[@TheStreeser1]

neat !!

[@Jesse-cy7ws]

Can confidently say beyond shadow of doubt that after years of tying loops and successfully catching steelhead . . . I can’t do this. lol

[@wallo102]

Absolut great demonstration. I'm really impressed. What kind of dubbing needle do you use?

[@tuolumnecountyresident3601]

Marco Wacker a pokey one

[@99problemsbutafishaintone35]

Unreal

[@saltyh2ofly]

I can add to my saltwater tying technique.

[@oldmanbucksaw]

Don't be alarmed, but there's a panda on the counter behind you. Don't turn around, just slowly get up and back away. Their vision is based on movement, so if you move slowly and don't make eye contact you'll be ok. I love the tying tips, would hate to see that apex predator take you out.