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Tying and Fishing the Ghost Mysis
Mysis Shrimp are a food staple at in many lakes and tailwaters in Colorado. These fresh water shrimp are present year-round and provide a high-protein snack for trout. I created this simple pattern after seeing the UV dubbing in a fly shop and getting the idea for a "glowing" shrimp pattern. I fish this fly in sizes 16-20, choosing sizes 18 or 20 most often.
Mysis shrimp live in the lower water column around weed beds, similar to scuds. Because of this, you need to fish this fly deep without snagging bottom. I found that a drop shot rig is best for this task, as it gets the fly down quickly and can keep it at the right depth (4-8" off the bottom).
Material List:
-Dry Fly Hook, #18
-Thread: UTC White, 70 denier
-Thorax: Hareline UV Dubbing, Light Gray
-Feelers: White CDC fibers
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Spring Fly Fishing in Colorado 2022
zhlédnutí 4,6KPřed 2 lety
Walking the river in search of wild browns. Blue-wing olive mayflies are making their way up the river system, and the fish have really gotten active in the last few days. The ticket today was still an indicator rig with a bead-head hares ear and an RS-2 dropped about 12 inches behind it. RS-2 Tie Tutorial: czcams.com/video/ctJFnzG94V4/video.html Follow Us on Instagram: freestoneg...
Fly Fishing for Tailwater Trout
zhlédnutí 272Před 2 lety
Chasing after big rainbows and browns on a central Colorado tailwater in late July. The river was thick with PMDs and Caddis. I found success on PMD soft hackles, PMD parachute dries, RS-2s, and Hare's Ear nymphs. Follow Us on Instagram: freestonege... Like Us on Facebook: freestonegea... Check out our website at www.freestonegear.com​​ Our vision is to produce a vide...
Paddleboard Fly Fishing: Nymphing for BIG reservoir trout
zhlédnutí 172Před 3 lety
Fly fishing from a paddleboard is a great way to reach fish that are just off shore. The trout in this Central Colorado reservoir grow big and run hard, and today they were keyed in on Hare's Ear nymphs accompanying the Callibaetis hatch. Mistakes were made, as you can see, but the day held a few nice successes as well. Live and learn. Follow Us on Instagram: freestonege... Like U...
Atlantic Bumper On The Fly: Padre Island Revisited
zhlédnutí 165Před 3 lety
A short morning session on Padre Island National Seashore in June 2021. A school of Atlantic Bumper came into the surf and were eager to take the clouser minnow. When the weather is right, Padre Island can be an incredible inshore fishery for the fly angler. Follow Us on Instagram: freestonege...​ Like Us on Facebook: freestonegear/​​ Check out our website at www.free...
Tying and Fishing the Elk Hair Caddis
zhlédnutí 148Před 3 lety
Caddis flies are found on freestones, creeks and tailwaters throughout the United States. On the Arkansas River in Central Colorado, we see our first caddis hatches in April, beginning in the Big Horn Sheep Canyon near Salida, and working their way north over the following weeks. Their presence is distinct, and this classic dry fly pattern will tempt any actively feeding trout. Material List: -...
Tying and Fishing the Parachute BWO
zhlédnutí 227Před 3 lety
Blue-winged Olive (BWO) mayflies are trout-food staples on freestones and tailwaters alike. We have recently seen great hatches of them on the Arkansas River in central Colorado, and they will remain throughout the summer and fall. Parachute patterns have the added bonus of being highly visible, easy to float, and ride well in the water. Material List: -Dry Fly Hook, #18 (Umpqua U002) -Thread: ...
Tying and rigging the Dorsey Yarn Indicator
zhlédnutí 35KPřed 3 lety
This yard indicator system was created Pat Dorsey out of Colorado. It's similar to a New Zealand indicator system, but I think it's even more simple and easy to use. It lands soft and is extra sensitive for those subtle takes, making it perfect for tailwaters and shallow-water nymphing. It can be tied in a variety of sizes to suspend heavier flies if required. Brush it out, add some floatant an...
Tying and fishing the Santa Baby
zhlédnutí 108Před 3 lety
The Santa Baby is a mayfly attractor pattern that I created for the winter months. It's inspired by the Frenchie and Pheasant Tail beadheaded-nymphs. Many anglers submit to fishing tiny midges from December through February, but I ask you to challenge that notion, suspend your disbelief, and fish a "big" pattern deep in those winter honey holes. Materials List: -Dry Fly Hook, #14-16 -Thread: Re...
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the DC Special (Soft Hackle Mayfly)
zhlédnutí 141Před 3 lety
The DC Special is my soft hackle mayfly emerger pattern. It's an incredibly simple fly to tie. I created this pattern roughly based off the light cahill and adams dry fly patterns, and named it after another pattern in my family's lineage, the JC Special (my grandfather's). Fish this fly on the swing, dead drift, or float it dry. In this video, I'm swinging two DC Specials (tandem rig) on the T...
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the RS-2
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 3 lety
The RS-2 is a mayfly emerger pattern, and is an incredibly simple fly to tie. A staple on the tailwaters of Colorado, it's also highly effective on freestones, and works best dropped behind another larger mayfly pattern (dry or wet). You can swing it, dead drift it, and fish it deep, and sometimes it's just the ticket for the extra picky trout. Materials List: -Dry Fly Hook, #18-22 -Thread: Bla...
Fly Fishing an Alpine Lake for WILD Cutthroat Trout
zhlédnutí 116Před 3 lety
Late July in central Colorado, throwing caddis dry flies to hungry trout. Follow Us on Instagram: freestonegear Like Us on Facebook: freestonegear/ Check out our website at www.freestonegear.com Our vision is to produce a video series for the beginner fly angler on fly tying and fishing techniques. We're big fans of tying simple flies that work. We want to grow the s...
Fly Fishing for Lady Fish on Padre Island National Seashore
zhlédnutí 798Před 4 lety
I solo-tripped to Padre Island National Seashore for a week in mid-June, camping around mile 15. Winds were high and there was lots of weed, but the lady fish ate aggressively in the early mornings and late evenings. Follow Us on Instagram: freestonegear Like Us on Facebook: freestonegear/ Check out our website at www.freestonegear.com Our vision is to produce a vide...
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing Mayer's Mini Leech
zhlédnutí 762Před 4 lety
Landon Mayer's Mini Leech is probably most famous on tailwaters, but it shouldn't be overlooked on freestones and still waters. It's a great pattern that attracts fish on the swing, dead drifting, and stripping. I use it often during high-water and on lakes after ice-off. An easy tie for sure. Materials List: -Pine Squirrel Zonker Strips: Natural -Hook: BWO Comp Dry, #12 -Bead: Slotted Tungsten...
Fly fishing a mountain lake on the Fish Stalker paddle board
zhlédnutí 967Před 4 lety
I took the fish stalker pro out for its maiden voyage on a Colorado mountain lake, slinging streamers for rainbow trout. So far I'm really impressed with the board. It's incredibly stable, even with two people on it. It's not the easiest to turn, but it tracks great and makes paddling really efficient. And it holds a ton! Follow Us on Instagram: freestonegear Like Us on Facebook:...
How To Fish Small Creeks For Wild Brown Trout
zhlédnutí 82Před 4 lety
How To Fish Small Creeks For Wild Brown Trout
Dry Flies and Cutthroat Trout: Fly Fishing High Mountain Lakes
zhlédnutí 136Před 5 lety
Dry Flies and Cutthroat Trout: Fly Fishing High Mountain Lakes
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the Slump Buster
zhlédnutí 349Před 5 lety
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the Slump Buster
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the Ninja Midge
zhlédnutí 308Před 5 lety
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the Ninja Midge
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the Renegade
zhlédnutí 318Před 5 lety
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the Renegade
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the Party Probe
zhlédnutí 152Před 5 lety
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the Party Probe
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the Pheasant Tail Nymph (Bead Head)
zhlédnutí 186Před 5 lety
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the Pheasant Tail Nymph (Bead Head)
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the Golden Stone Nymph
zhlédnutí 138Před 5 lety
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the Golden Stone Nymph
Slinging Softies
zhlédnutí 101Před 5 lety
Slinging Softies
Beginner Fly Fishing: Two Knots to Master
zhlédnutí 134Před 5 lety
Beginner Fly Fishing: Two Knots to Master
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing Syl's Midge (Soft Hackle)
zhlédnutí 1,8KPřed 5 lety
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing Syl's Midge (Soft Hackle)
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the Tan Midge Emerger
zhlédnutí 300Před 5 lety
Simple Flies: Tying and Fishing the Tan Midge Emerger

Komentáře

  • @EatShredSleep87
    @EatShredSleep87 Před 13 dny

    I heard Rim likes to use very thin diameter fly lines when fishing this fly and all flies for that matter- something akin to today’s euro lines. Do you use a standard tapered line or are you also using a thin diameter line? I’m going to tie and try the rs2 during a pmd hatch tomorrow where the fish are extremely selective due to pressure and abundance of food. Recently these fish have been ignoring duns for the most part and are more often flashing about a foot below the surface. I’ve tried droppers on short segments of tippet such as soft hackles and nymphs both weighted and unweighted and have not yet cracked the code. Any suggestions on rigging/tactics?

  • @davidnix5211
    @davidnix5211 Před 13 dny

    Great Video. I’m gonna try it, thank you.

  • @davidream5175
    @davidream5175 Před 2 měsíci

    What is the advantage of this system vs a NZ wool and tube system?

  • @TravisD0305
    @TravisD0305 Před 4 měsíci

    This voice is so sexual

  • @davidhaddon2854
    @davidhaddon2854 Před 5 měsíci

    Much easier to use small bit of rubber tube and loop the line as in the New Zealand wool indicator technique , takes seconds , at my age times running out, all the best, David.

    • @billquantrill4960
      @billquantrill4960 Před měsícem

      Yeah the NZ system is stream side friendly for sure. If you have to adjust depth back and forth as you work upstream, it can play hell with your tippet. This rig shown here would be about the same in that regard I'm guessing.

  • @MrRourk
    @MrRourk Před 5 měsíci

    Have you seen the Japanese indicators they use? Search Owner Pro Markers - I like the wide type The Owner Pill Markers are very effective as well.

  • @michaelmeneghetti5794
    @michaelmeneghetti5794 Před 8 měsíci

    Will the yarn indicator continue to float with a beaded nymph or heavier wet fly?

  • @jcarmon1
    @jcarmon1 Před 10 měsíci

    I've used this system for years and there's nothing better and easier. Only difference with me is that I do the wraps of the rubber band over the end of my forceps and then grab the loop with the forceps and pull the rubber band over the loop.

  • @tonywolf3649
    @tonywolf3649 Před rokem

    Is the weighted nymph below or above Syl’s?

  • @horsefly5728
    @horsefly5728 Před rokem

    What is the cable\ line across the wateriin What is the cable/ line across the water where you are casting?

  • @horsefly5728
    @horsefly5728 Před rokem

    Awesome, this is the simplest mysis pattern I have seen tied . The plus side of this pattern video is I haven't seen how to fish a mysis pattern until this video, thanks.

  • @noelslater822
    @noelslater822 Před rokem

    This was awesome. Very helpful! Thank you!

  • @springteen3743
    @springteen3743 Před rokem

    I would like to have the leader straight, but this indicator is created a hinge

  • @wyomingtrout5581
    @wyomingtrout5581 Před rokem

    I love this system but I have found that moving it up & down the thicker part of the leader will cause coiling which is almost impossible to straighten, have you experienced similar issues? Also, I would add a drop of super glue on the thread wraps. This makes it bomb proof and the super glue coating is weightless when dry.

  • @jds4935
    @jds4935 Před rokem

    Hi, when you fish deep and you bring in the fish do you turn the indicator in the reel right? Isn't that a problem??

  • @weisswurstfruhstuck8523

    What material should the yarn be made of? The downside I see here is you see a 90 degree angle in the line which would be very annoying while casting or do I have a mistake thinking here? 🤔

  • @38gad
    @38gad Před 2 lety

    I seem to be doing something wrong. I’m using a 1/4 inch orthodontic band, but after routing a leader loop through the band four times and attaching the indicator, it is very difficult to slide the indicator. Do you have any experience with that issue/suggestions how to correct?

    • @freestonegear4551
      @freestonegear4551 Před 2 lety

      First, you can try wetting the leader with some saliva to help it slide easier. If that doesn't help, chances are that the loop has a bunch of twists in it. Take the indicator out of the loop and unwind the loop, then reattach indicator and try sliding it.

    • @38gad
      @38gad Před 2 lety

      @@freestonegear4551 thanks, I figured it out and it works well.

  • @dashaamorskaya971
    @dashaamorskaya971 Před 2 lety

    Good content, thanks very match!

  • @emilio9540
    @emilio9540 Před 2 lety

    🙂 Pᵣₒmₒˢᵐ

  • @callumclark3358
    @callumclark3358 Před 2 lety

    Good stuff, you don’t need expensive genetic capes to tie perfectly good dry flies. The Renegade, virtually unknown in England, think I’ll give it a try. Just one caveat, if you ever stick a hook in my face and call me buddy, you’ll get a slap in the mouth.

  • @SDPBALLCOACH
    @SDPBALLCOACH Před 2 lety

    Hmm. 10 min. for an indicator?? I'll try something else and hope for the best.

  • @jmoutdoors6315
    @jmoutdoors6315 Před 2 lety

    Headed to Buena Vista in a few weeks, never fished there so I’m wondering where this is?

    • @freestonegear4551
      @freestonegear4551 Před 2 lety

      This is right in town, on the river walk behind the surf hotel

    • @benjaminshort4169
      @benjaminshort4169 Před 2 lety

      @@freestonegear4551 Oh wow. Didnt know that you could fish there. Saw lots of people surfing though.

  • @FuryDoesIt
    @FuryDoesIt Před 2 lety

    Great content manometer the vids

  • @flyfishingchannel
    @flyfishingchannel Před 2 lety

    Nice!

  • @rileyezzo657
    @rileyezzo657 Před 2 lety

    What’s the best treatment/floatant for the poly yarn? Gink? Lochsa?

    • @freestonegear4551
      @freestonegear4551 Před 2 lety

      Any of the liquid/gel floatants will work well. I personally have been using the Loon floatant and am happy with them.

  • @quentincorbel8540
    @quentincorbel8540 Před 2 lety

    Nice content. Please keep it up with the "simple flies" series

  • @hlsaquatics4323
    @hlsaquatics4323 Před 2 lety

    I just got a 12 wt fly rod and reel, looking for the big fish in north padre, know any good spots?

    • @freestonegear4551
      @freestonegear4551 Před 2 lety

      A lot of the beach is featureless from the ground view, so you're best off driving along and looking for birds working schools of fish, or finding rips/cuts that will channel fish as well.

  • @michaelperine2780
    @michaelperine2780 Před 2 lety

    I just double the leader back over the Orvis nail knot tool and wrap the rubber band around the end of the tool five or six times. I then pull the loop and band off the end of the tool and put a couple of pieces of thick yarn through the loop and tighten the loop. It can be done in about thirty seconds while standing in a stream.

  • @paulkysar6207
    @paulkysar6207 Před 2 lety

    Sweet. My son has braces.... I am set

  • @donjfairbanks2275
    @donjfairbanks2275 Před 2 lety

    Is there a certain yarn you have to use

    • @freestonegear4551
      @freestonegear4551 Před 2 lety

      I linked the yarn I used in the description, but I'm sure a variety of yarns will work, including wool, as mentioned in another comment. If you try some different ones, let us know how they turn out.

  • @steventhomas1952
    @steventhomas1952 Před 3 lety

    You should do a trout smoking demonstration. You’ve got me curious on this stove top smoker.

  • @justindavis2282
    @justindavis2282 Před 3 lety

    What kind of line are you using? Full sink or intermediate?

    • @freestonegear4551
      @freestonegear4551 Před 3 lety

      On this trip, just a floating line. I’ve since switched over to intermediate sink tip lines and have had good results as well.

  • @dutchflyfisher
    @dutchflyfisher Před 3 lety

    Hello Freestone, I've looked allover to find a good strike indicator. This one looks nice to me and I will give it a try. I used Glo Bug Yarn fluo yellow instead of the poly yarn that you used. I will sent my result of the indicator. I think it will be a good one. Tight lines my friend. Greetings from the Netherlands

  • @arturleperoke3205
    @arturleperoke3205 Před 3 lety

    Teach that with wool instead of synthetic fibers to minimize micro-palstic and than that would be a great trick dude!

  • @ggyt2994
    @ggyt2994 Před 3 lety

    Does not is slide down while fishing in streams or kink leader?

    • @freestonegear4551
      @freestonegear4551 Před 3 lety

      Nope. The friction from the rubber band holds the yarn (essentially weightless) firmly in place. If you leave the indicator system on your leader all day, it will put a slight bend in the line, but it can easily be straightened out by pulling with your hands.

  • @cherylclynes5619
    @cherylclynes5619 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful fish! And...you make it look so easy. Thanks for sharing your love for this sport.

  • @jeremyfoster1064
    @jeremyfoster1064 Před 3 lety

    Are you sight fishing here , ie no indicator ? Great tie and video . Thanks

    • @freestonegear4551
      @freestonegear4551 Před 3 lety

      Sort of...I have a small BWO dry fly on in this video, which can be used as an indicator. I often dead drift or swing this fly though, using the fly line as an indicator or fishing by feel.

  • @robtgom
    @robtgom Před 3 lety

    What kind of fly are they eating?

    • @freestonegear4551
      @freestonegear4551 Před 3 lety

      Size 4 Clousers (pink/white and chartreuese/white) and Surf Candies

  • @alpinetreefilms
    @alpinetreefilms Před 3 lety

    Santa baby, please bring home the fish next time

  • @steventhomas1952
    @steventhomas1952 Před 3 lety

    Water was looking good today. Awesome tutorial. I think I may actually start tying my own flies. You make it look easy.

    • @freestonegear4551
      @freestonegear4551 Před 3 lety

      You should! Head over to our website and check out the blog for some great ideas on starter kits for fly tying.

  • @cherylclynes5619
    @cherylclynes5619 Před 3 lety

    You make it look so easy! So happy for your fly-fishing success. Love your videos. Keep 'em coming.

  • @inthepine3220
    @inthepine3220 Před 3 lety

    The one they sent me with leak air in two days sprayed it was soapy water Found the league they patched it was right by the back plate for the Scotty mount bought a heat gun to take off the plate and the patch was the size of my thumb now I will patched it again they sent me are use product never tested it stay away from this company like I said I called them I emailAnd no answer $500 up the ass

  • @Matthews-gj5fq
    @Matthews-gj5fq Před 3 lety

    I can’t seem to find this board in stock anywhere

    • @freestonegear4551
      @freestonegear4551 Před 3 lety

      I ordered from 4theoutdoors, but that was back in April. I wonder if they are running a production order still?

  • @freestonegear4551
    @freestonegear4551 Před 3 lety

    One thing to note: If you notice yourself getting a lot of short strikes with this fly, don't hesitate to trim that tail a bit shorter. That's another bonus of starting long, you can always cut some off ;)

  • @steventhomas1952
    @steventhomas1952 Před 4 lety

    Are those good to eat?

    • @freestonegear4551
      @freestonegear4551 Před 4 lety

      Not really, most people cut them up and use them as bait. But they're a lot of fun on the fly and light tackle.

    • @steventhomas1952
      @steventhomas1952 Před 4 lety

      Cool, thank you. Looks like a ton of fun.

  • @inthepine3220
    @inthepine3220 Před 4 lety

    One of my paddleboard a month ago from 4 the outdoors . Anybody know if they have good customer service I called them email them I get no response trying to find out why my delivery didn’t come

    • @Matthews-gj5fq
      @Matthews-gj5fq Před 3 lety

      Same issue here. Can’t even find this board in stock anywhere

    • @freestonegear4551
      @freestonegear4551 Před 3 lety

      They called me the day I ordered to confirm some order details, but that was back in April. The guy I talked to was really nice and got my order shipped out that day.

  • @R3kluse
    @R3kluse Před 4 lety

    That big boy at 2:53 I would stopped right there. Awesome video I've been thinking about getting one of these to fly fish maybe put a troller on it to get across the lake to hidden creeks.

  • @steventhomas1952
    @steventhomas1952 Před 4 lety

    Do you ever just stick yourself with the hook?

  • @steventhomas1952
    @steventhomas1952 Před 4 lety

    I need to get back out there once it warms up a bit.

  • @cherylclynes5619
    @cherylclynes5619 Před 4 lety

    Awesome video! Love how those rainbows take it as soon as it gets near the water. Must be hungry!! Beautiful, clear water and healthy fish! Beautiful girl managing the board for you, too. Gotta love your life.