One thing I have started doing when tying parachute flies is turn the hook to vertical within the vice with the hook eye facing down. It seems to suit my eye better when winding the hackle and whip finishing to the wing post. At any rate I enjoy your videos and have learned plenty from them which I thank you for.
I am amazed how effective the color purple is on several patterns I have tied and fished. My experience with this color on patterns like the Purple Caddis, Purple Midge and Purple Frenchie have shown me this color triggers trout to eat them.. I will be sure to include the Purple Haze after watching this video..Thank You! Great Tutorial..
That's how I knew the pattern too. It's also the way the Montana Fly Company sells it. But according to Andy, the thread makes for a slimmer body (more like a natural) and once covered with cement or shellac, is extremely durable. Both versions seem to have their fans.
It's a general attractor pattern that seems to represent a variety of species, kinda like an Adams. Apparently, studies have been done which indicate trout see purple very well in a variety of light conditions, but who knows. I do know there are a lot of guys who swear by the Purple Haze.
Thank you! I tied a few purple, a few rusty brown, and a few yellow kevlar.... they were all amazing on the Rose River and St. Mary's River here in Virginia. I also subbed UV CCG for the shellac since I am impatient. This fly is awesome!
I know of someone who has the Purple haze tattooed on their forearm here in Missoula. Certainly can’t be fishing the bitterroot without several in the box.
I think the fish like purple in the same manner they will not leave peacock herl alone! I love these sort of patterns, quick to tie, durable and use materials you have on hand! I would think a Cree neck would work just as well for the Brown and Grizzly mix! I am thinking about tying some purple wooly buggers for some winter trout fishing as an experiment to see if it would work as well as my old standby colors!
It's the look, it needs calf tail to look cool. Calf tail is not more durable, not easier to tie, may not catch more fish, but just flat out looks good. My opinion of course.
One thing I have started doing when tying parachute flies is turn the hook to vertical within the vice with the hook eye facing down. It seems to suit my eye better when winding the hackle and whip finishing to the wing post. At any rate I enjoy your videos and have learned plenty from them which I thank you for.
Sorry it took so long, but I'm glad I waited to get the info from Andy. Glad you liked it.
I am amazed how effective the color purple is on several patterns I have tied and fished. My experience with this color on patterns like the Purple Caddis, Purple Midge and Purple Frenchie have shown me this color triggers trout to eat them.. I will be sure to include the Purple Haze after watching this video..Thank You! Great Tutorial..
Ich kann nur sagen , sieht so einfach aus aber echt geil , werde ich nachbauen .
That's how I knew the pattern too. It's also the way the Montana Fly Company sells it. But according to Andy, the thread makes for a slimmer body (more like a natural) and once covered with cement or shellac, is extremely durable. Both versions seem to have their fans.
It's a general attractor pattern that seems to represent a variety of species, kinda like an Adams. Apparently, studies have been done which indicate trout see purple very well in a variety of light conditions, but who knows. I do know there are a lot of guys who swear by the Purple Haze.
Not me. Although I saw it work well for others one day, I tied some and haven't caught anything on it so far...
Thank you! I tied a few purple, a few rusty brown, and a few yellow kevlar.... they were all amazing on the Rose River and St. Mary's River here in Virginia. I also subbed UV CCG for the shellac since I am impatient. This fly is awesome!
Another superbly done video. Thanks.
I know of someone who has the Purple haze tattooed on their forearm here in Missoula. Certainly can’t be fishing the bitterroot without several in the box.
Nice tie. Ive always seen them tied with some sort of elastic stretch body but can see them working with just thread covered with head cement.
I think the fish like purple in the same manner they will not leave peacock herl alone! I love these sort of patterns, quick to tie, durable and use materials you have on hand! I would think a Cree neck would work just as well for the Brown and Grizzly mix! I am thinking about tying some purple wooly buggers for some winter trout fishing as an experiment to see if it would work as well as my old standby colors!
Purple woolly buggers have been used on Bow River in ALberta for a decade or two. Works well.
Thanks Tim 👍
You guys rock! Thank you so much for this video!!!
Apparently the color purple is especially visible to trout. We do get Isonychia here in NJ that almost look purple, hmmmm.
super nice fly ! next video can yopu tie a caddis fly for late summer ?
Awesome!
Thanks again
What species does it imitate thank you
Mayflies obviously.
why use calf body hair when you have McFlylon which is superior?
It's the look, it needs calf tail to look cool. Calf tail is not more durable, not easier to tie, may not catch more fish, but just flat out looks good. My opinion of course.