Beauty Davie, the transitions between the wires on the abdomen is so nicely done keeping the taper. As always you make that look easier than it is with this nice revision on a classic nymph pattern
I did enjoy it, Davie... thank you. I got curious about how much the copper wire weighs... not as much as the same volume of lead, of course. I looked into the weight of lead-free wire for a comparison to copper. The reference I found on the lead-free wire composition has it being 95% Tin - 5% Antimony... that was a surprise. For an equal volume, the copper wire weighs a little more than the lead-free. Mike
thank you for sharing that great tying video. i tried to replicate that for few times but always ended up with wire getting cut at the edge of my ceramic tmc bobbin holder at the time i put very first base layer no matter what.
The 0.125mm equals 0.0049 in. SWG (British, etc.) is #40... AWG (North American) is #36. The UTC x-small wire is 0.004". I've not found the difference of 0.001" to make a difference, really. I think the old style motor winding wire Sawyer used was browner than the bright copper. More like the color of British pheasant tail. The color is a plastic (polyester ? enamel ?) coating that works as an insulation for the motor windings. I've messed with colored markers to see if the coating on modern tying wires could be changed and to see if the colors would be fast. They are if permanent markers are used... or at least color fast enough to use the fly up. I found it takes a lighter shade of brown on copper wire to make the color I believe Sawyer had access to. Mike
Do you notice any difference in how many fish you catch between this color hook and a black hook? I'm just wondering why black hooks seem to be generally preferred over brassy coloured hooks these days.
Hi @HalfInsaneOutdoorguy, I do like a black nickel hook if I am honest though I've never noticed if they fish better than the bronze some of my friends believe they are stronger but again I've found no difference but I'll keep an eye on this now since you mentioned it..Great question.. All the very best Davie
Very effective nymph on lake as well as in most of the rivers over here. Most numerous nymph in my flies boxes actually. I tie yellow and green versions since wire are available in the colour. Thanks again Mr Davie for this video.
Hi Morten, I'm sorry I don't though I have seen them before but never enough to see fish taking them, have you a pattern for them? All the very best Davie
@@DavieMcPhail Can't find anything on youtube. They only swarm every three years, are terrible at flying, often land on the water and the trout go completely bananas. Some reported experience of this in the highlands of the mountains. Black caddis with nail polish dots might do hehe.
That is a lovely wee nymph!!
Mouche avec une histoire, jolie, traditionnelle et qui prend du poisson. 👍
Thanks Davie... nice to see the wire tye off the fly
Thanks, Davie for another fine post ....
Simplistic and Elegant tying technique. Thank You for showing the detail on how each turn of wire has it's place.
Excellent fly Davie.
The detailed instructions and demonstration are most helpful. Excellent work, Davie.
Great variation for a great fly. If I could only have one fly, the Hares ear would be it! Thanks again Davie
Thanks Davie. I really like the look of this pattern and the way extra weight is introduced into the fly.
Beauty Davie, the transitions between the wires on the abdomen is so nicely done keeping the taper. As always you make that look easier than it is with this nice revision on a classic nymph pattern
I will try this pattern. Thanks Davie for another great fly!
Greatings from Poland!
Nice one Davie thanks.
Thanks Davie for this very beautiful fly
Really elegant fly and the hares ear is a proven nymph. I am going to get started on this right away, thank you Davie. Cheers!
I did enjoy it, Davie... thank you.
I got curious about how much the copper wire weighs... not as much as the same volume of lead, of course. I looked into the weight of lead-free wire for a comparison to copper. The reference I found on the lead-free wire composition has it being 95% Tin - 5% Antimony... that was a surprise. For an equal volume, the copper wire weighs a little more than the lead-free.
Mike
Tks davie that's a very effective looking pattern 😊
Благодарю, Дэви, за очередную , интересную приманку!👍🤝🇰🇿
Great tie sir!!!
Just a great pattern and skill level!
What a little beauty.
Another masterpiece thx for sharing Davie
Thanks again Davie
Beautiful fly
thank you for sharing that great tying video.
i tried to replicate that for few times but always ended up with wire getting cut at the edge of my ceramic tmc bobbin holder at the time i put very first base layer no matter what.
excellent
Beautiful!! I've tried it but my wire keeps breaking after a few wraps. My bobin is a good Stonflo, although I am not certain the tip is ceramic.
Cracking hares ear nymph Davie 🐟🎣
interesting tie... never thought to use copper wire that way
The 0.125mm equals 0.0049 in. SWG (British, etc.) is #40... AWG (North American) is #36. The UTC x-small wire is 0.004". I've not found the difference of 0.001" to make a difference, really.
I think the old style motor winding wire Sawyer used was browner than the bright copper. More like the color of British pheasant tail. The color is a plastic (polyester ? enamel ?) coating that works as an insulation for the motor windings.
I've messed with colored markers to see if the coating on modern tying wires could be changed and to see if the colors would be fast. They are if permanent markers are used... or at least color fast enough to use the fly up.
I found it takes a lighter shade of brown on copper wire to make the color I believe Sawyer had access to.
Mike
Do you notice any difference in how many fish you catch between this color hook and a black hook? I'm just wondering why black hooks seem to be generally preferred over brassy coloured hooks these days.
Hi @HalfInsaneOutdoorguy,
I do like a black nickel hook if I am honest though I've never noticed if they fish better than the bronze some of my friends believe they are stronger but again I've found no difference but I'll keep an eye on this now since you mentioned it..Great question..
All the very best Davie
@@DavieMcPhail thank you Davie, and as always, you're awesome! Thank you for what you do!
Very effective nymph on lake as well as in most of the rivers over here. Most numerous nymph in my flies boxes actually. I tie yellow and green versions since wire are available in the colour. Thanks again Mr Davie for this video.
Hi Davie I think utc in x small copper wire is similar in diameter to the veniards.
It is Ryan as I've used it a few times myself...ATB Davie
Hi Davie! Do you have video of Zygaena lonicerae, the narrow-bordered five-spot burnet, ? Regards from Morten the Norwegian ( 👏👏
Hi Morten,
I'm sorry I don't though I have seen them before but never enough to see fish taking them, have you a pattern for them?
All the very best Davie
@@DavieMcPhail Can't find anything on youtube. They only swarm every three years, are terrible at flying, often land on the water and the trout go completely bananas. Some reported experience of this in the highlands of the mountains. Black caddis with nail polish dots might do hehe.
👏bravo!!!
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Dave where do you buy your cdc from please