Thanks so much for letting me know, Mervyn! That Stonfo tool makes the process much easier...if you have the correct thread! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
This all looks very Petitjean to me, I have been using this technique for just over a year now with great success after watching Marc's videos, I do use the Stonfo splitter though as my eyesight is not what it was and find it a lot easier than a needle. The Marc Petitjean CDC Caddis is a real killer.
Agreed, Rob, and Marc has some very dynamic patterns! Glad the Stonfo Splitter works for you, too, and thanks for taking a moment to comment. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Great video Tim. I have used these technigues before but not with synthetic dubbing. I like the synthetic dubbing technigue and you added to my arsenal. I will use it alot now since it is an effective way to do nymph collars and legs. I'm a CDC nut. I tye alot of dry flys with it because pf the flpat properties. But I use the tying loop method to avoid bulk. Thanks again Tim. This Old Dog learned a new trick. Danny Jett
You're welcome, Danny, and I am glad to have passed on a tip or two for you! This technique is a fun one, and also enhances flies. I hope all is going well with you, and I appreciate you taking a moment to share a comment. Tim
Thank you for the kind words, Bruce, and I'm happy to help. I look forward hearing more from you on some of my other videos. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
The Stonfo thread splitter works well. I managed to use it to split some 18/0 Semperfli nano silk thread. It works well for dubbing size 20 and smaller flies.
A good caddis dry fly pattern body for me is to create a dubbing loop at the hook bend. Then wind muskrat, using the split thread technique, as the body. Follow this by palmering up CdC fibres in the dubbing loop. The spiky look which the muskrat achieves holds a lot of air and therefore floats very well.
That sounds like a great pattern, Anthony, and one that would float well (and undoubtedly drive the trout crazy!). Will you fish that pattern with any movement while it drifts? Thanks for taking a moment to comment, and I hope all is well. Tim
Movement applied to a caddis pattern does work well in the UK. Personally I prefer to dead drift the artificial first and then, if there is no interest, I will resort to twitching it across the surface to create wake. Basically I am letting the fish decide how they prefer it presented on any given day.
Tim Cammisa , I just picked up his tools in April and started making flies. I went fishing a few days ago and tried an olive emerger, on the first cast of the day I had a good hit and hooked the fish. What a day as had many hits some on it. Since then I’ve been tying mayfly nymphs, cress bugs,and emerges using his method and tools.
Thanks, and here is a link I made a few years ago. In the video, I use a dubbing loop, but split thread works well, too. Thanks again for the kind words, and the link is: ruclips.net/video/TPyQIibCBFI/видео.html
Excellent demonstration and tips. Very much appreciated.: -)
Tim best video I have seen thanks I am just learning with cdc and thread splitting
Thanks so much for letting me know, Mervyn! That Stonfo tool makes the process much easier...if you have the correct thread! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
This all looks very Petitjean to me, I have been using this technique for just over a year now with great success after watching Marc's videos, I do use the Stonfo splitter though as my eyesight is not what it was and find it a lot easier than a needle. The Marc Petitjean CDC Caddis is a real killer.
Agreed, Rob, and Marc has some very dynamic patterns! Glad the Stonfo Splitter works for you, too, and thanks for taking a moment to comment. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Great video Tim. I have used these technigues before but not with synthetic dubbing. I like the synthetic dubbing technigue and you added to my arsenal. I will use it alot now since it is an effective way to do nymph collars and legs. I'm a CDC nut. I tye alot of dry flys with it because pf the flpat properties. But I use the tying loop method to avoid bulk. Thanks again Tim. This Old Dog learned a new trick.
Danny Jett
You're welcome, Danny, and I am glad to have passed on a tip or two for you! This technique is a fun one, and also enhances flies. I hope all is going well with you, and I appreciate you taking a moment to share a comment. Tim
This video is very informitive. Thanks so much for it.
Glad it was helpful, Earl, and hope all is well! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Another awesome video... I love how much I learn from you and these videos
Thanks for such kind words, Rob, and I'm happy to help. I hope all is well. Tim
Thank You
Exceptionally delivered
Very helpful
Thank you for the kind words, Bruce, and I'm happy to help. I look forward hearing more from you on some of my other videos. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
The Stonfo thread splitter works well. I managed to use it to split some 18/0 Semperfli nano silk thread. It works well for dubbing size 20 and smaller flies.
Tim, Fantastic teaching video. Thank You
Thank you for such kind words, Ken! Have you tried this technique before? Tim www.troutandfeather.com
No Not yet, but eventually I will try it.
Great demo Tim
Thanks!
Going to start using this technique now that you have showed me how and i can see the advantages for creating a nice buggy dubbing
Glad to hear that, Brian, and you'll have to let me know how it works for you. Tim
A good caddis dry fly pattern body for me is to create a dubbing loop at the hook bend. Then wind muskrat, using the split thread technique, as the body. Follow this by palmering up CdC fibres in the dubbing loop. The spiky look which the muskrat achieves holds a lot of air and therefore floats very well.
That sounds like a great pattern, Anthony, and one that would float well (and undoubtedly drive the trout crazy!). Will you fish that pattern with any movement while it drifts? Thanks for taking a moment to comment, and I hope all is well. Tim
Movement applied to a caddis pattern does work well in the UK. Personally I prefer to dead drift the artificial first and then, if there is no interest, I will resort to twitching it across the surface to create wake. Basically I am letting the fish decide how they prefer it presented on any given day.
Thanks for the explanation, Anthony, as I tend to utilize dead-drift first, too...
Have you looked at Marc Petitjean’s Magic tool and tying with CDC feather and dubbing.
I have Jay; is that something you use on a regular basis? Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Tim Cammisa , I just picked up his tools in April and started making flies. I went fishing a few days ago and tried an olive emerger, on the first cast of the day I had a good hit and hooked the fish. What a day as had many hits some on it. Since then I’ve been tying mayfly nymphs, cress bugs,and emerges using his method and tools.
Awesome, Jay! Thanks for getting back to me and glad to know you've been having success. Tim
Another great vid Tim. Yet old... :-D
Ha ha, oldie but goodie. Thanks, Harry, and hope all is well. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
great demo Tim, i would love to see your para cdc techniques , are there any links you have?
Thanks, and here is a link I made a few years ago. In the video, I use a dubbing loop, but split thread works well, too. Thanks again for the kind words, and the link is: ruclips.net/video/TPyQIibCBFI/видео.html
I dont have a problem splitting the thread. But when I spin the bobbin, thothing happens. The thread doesn't cord up.