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Paul Monaghan
United Kingdom
Registrace 6. 10. 2013
I've been fly-fishing on and off for 40 years and tying most of them, so built up a fair bit of knowledge. I'm at my happiest when I tinker, learning something new and teach by film making. I don't take myself too seriously, so what you see is what you get. Just maybe some of my content might inspire you to give tying streamers a go, as it's a great way to relax and be creative.
I tie regularly for others during my spare time in order to finance this channel and my own fishing. It's actually quite costly to produce these free tutorials, so if you feel like buying me a coffee than it would be appreciated to help the channel grow. If you're looking for custom streamers then get in touch through my email or on social media. If I can't tie it then I will put you in touch with who can. Lastly please be respectful and polite when leaving comments. I try to answer questions, though many of the answers are found in the description or during the video.
I tie regularly for others during my spare time in order to finance this channel and my own fishing. It's actually quite costly to produce these free tutorials, so if you feel like buying me a coffee than it would be appreciated to help the channel grow. If you're looking for custom streamers then get in touch through my email or on social media. If I can't tie it then I will put you in touch with who can. Lastly please be respectful and polite when leaving comments. I try to answer questions, though many of the answers are found in the description or during the video.
Easy Baitfish - Tying the All Nayat Flashtail Roach
Super easy and quick pattern using mostly that wonderful durable material 'Nayat'. As i'm a part-time commercial tyer I have to look for ways to remove some of the unnecessary material and ensure they can be tied quickly and consistently. This pattern is an example that evolved as a result of that, and has proven to be a good pattern for perch, zander in additional to accidental pike captures. No doubt sea bass and trout will eat this one.
Material:
Ahrex XO774 sz4 or SA280 sz4
GSP100
Bigstreamers Nayat in white and light grey
Bucktail in white
Hedron Flashabou in silver
Angelina Fibre in peacock and pearl
5 or 6mm red flat eyes
Material:
Ahrex XO774 sz4 or SA280 sz4
GSP100
Bigstreamers Nayat in white and light grey
Bucktail in white
Hedron Flashabou in silver
Angelina Fibre in peacock and pearl
5 or 6mm red flat eyes
zhlédnutí: 22 183
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Learning Bucktail - Tying the Bucktail Firecracker (Deceiver) - Pike, zander, bass
zhlédnutí 47KPřed 2 lety
As I have been tying a lot of these bucktails recently I decided to make a tutorial, which may help beginners. Learning bucktail takes some time, but it really isn't that difficult once practiced. The fly we are tying is a proven pattern for pike and zander, and no doubt will catch big bass too. Material: Ahrex SA280 1/0 GSP100 white Bucktail in white and grey Hedron Polar flash in silver, gold...
Tying the Flashy 'D' in Roach - Pike Fly
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 2 lety
D = Deceiver. Well I start as a Deceiver, then switch to a hollow to support the yak and nayat. The tying style is a hybrid of both, as why tie one or the other when it doesn't always achieve what you want. It's a style of tying I apply to not just pike flies. The tutorial is packed with tips based upon my own experience over the years of tying and fishing. So I hope you find it useful.
Tying a quick Bucktail/BULKhead Hollow with ostrich | Pike, stripers and more
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 2 lety
Great pattern for salt and freshwater. It is simple to tie, but jazzed up a little with jungle cock and peacock. Heavily influenced by Bob Popovics and Jason Taylor in terms of style. I just love tying them. Materials are bucktail, ostrich, peacock and flash
Tying with Ostrich | Simple BULKhead Hollow | Pike, Stripers and more
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 2 lety
Ostrich is almost a forgotten feather, as there is a misconception that it's fragile. Okay, it's not a guide fly material, but it's a little tougher than you may think and moves wonderfully well in the water. I won't leave a material list for this super quick pattern, as it's really only ostrich and bucktail used. Hook choice is up to you depending what you are fishing for and where.
Variant of the Martins Minnow | Perch and Trout Magnet
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 2 lety
Jig flies seem all the rage, but in fact have been here for a long time in the form of the Clouser Minnow, Jiggy and other patterns for salt species. In recent times and with the rise in popularity of Euro-nymphing using jig hooks and tungsten beaded nymphs. One or two saw an opportunity to tie baitfish on that platform, and be very successful targeting trout and other predatory species. Friend...
Very easy Fuzzy Baitfish Tutorial | For anything that eats baitfish | perch, trout, bass etc
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 2 lety
You'll spend longer trimming this fly than tying it. It's super easy and bares some resemblance to the Kinky Muddler (Jonny King) and EP flies (Enrico Puglisi) that have been around for years. I like the suppleness of the nayat tail and stiffness the Strung Fuzzy in this particular variant. However do play around with different materials and find what you like. Here in the UK I tend to use it a...
Flashtail Jig New and Improved - You need this for perch, zander, bass, trout
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 2 lety
As with all fly patterns it's a journey. In this case the original nayat version swam and fished excellently and caught well. However tying them was awkward, so I've improved on the tying steps and thought I'd share a quick tutorial. You can substitute the nayat for a predator style dubbing, but for durability and little to no fouling I'd recommend you invest in some good quality nayat. Pro Tip...
In a rush? Quick Flashtail Swimbait Streamer - Weedless
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 2 lety
In collaboration with Ahrex Hooks I'm releasing a series of one minute videos for those that just can't sit through the real time versions....I understand!! First up my favourite design this year, the Flashtail Swimbait. Remember if you fish these hooks, tie them sparse and don't trout set. Music Credit RUNNING WATERS - Jason Shaw by Audionautix audionautix.com Creative Commons - Attribution 4....
Tying the Flashtail Swimbait in Headlight colourway - Snag proof and weedless
zhlédnutí 15KPřed 3 lety
Tied on the awesome Ahrex GB Swimbait hook, this pattern has been hooking up and catching well for me this season. Zander has been my target, but big pike too won't say no to it. The pattern has seen some modifications through the season before I felt ready to share. Material List: Ahrex PR378 GB Swimbait 2/0 White Bucktail Silver Hedron Flashabou Standard Pearl Hedron Polar Flash Kanekalon in ...
Tying the NB Flashtail Jig for pike, zander and more
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 3 lety
Jig flies are great for getting deeper faster, whether its fishing over deep water or in fast flowing rivers. However, larger jig flies can be a challenge to keel the traditional way. This tutorial will provide some insight into how personally I like to keel larger jig flies and some thoughts and technigue on material selection to assist that. Material List Ahrex PR378 60 Bent Streamer #2/0 GSP...
Tying the Flashy Hollow - Pink Punk for Pike, Zander, Bass
zhlédnutí 23KPřed 3 lety
A recent version of the Flashy Hollow in colours I call Pink Punk. The UK pike and zander seem to respond well to some pink in a fly, or at least customers and I are confident fishing it. Who really knows!! It's not a long tie, nor does it require super long bucktail as we cheat a little. Material List: Hook: Ahrex TP610 2/0 Veniard medium lead wire to keel (make sure you tie in or glue) Thread...
Tying the Articulated Dragontail Bucktail/BULKhead in Bream (Pike Fly)
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 3 lety
It's proved it's worth this 10" bream coloured pike fly and saved the day on quite a few occasions. It's not a time consuming or difficult tie, and can easily be cast on a nine weight fly rod. The tutorial contains how to attach tails the simplest way, without fear of losing the tail. My thought's on stingers are aired with regards to pike, based on my own personal experiences and how I fish. T...
Dragontail Swimbait for Pike
zhlédnutí 16KPřed 3 lety
I've been tying and fishing the Mono-Rig for a couple of years now. Since the release of the Ahrex GB Swimbait PR378, which I was involved with designing. I've simplified and adapted the previous weedless rigs to use and tie on these excellent new hooks. For the larger 6/0 it's quite important to consider the weight and balance of the hook for a good swimming action. Though not performed in thi...
Tying the Classic Popovics Bucktail Deceiver (BTD)
zhlédnutí 36KPřed 3 lety
This classic bucktail should be in every fly-fishers box. It can be tricky to choose appropriate bucktail and tie the taper to achieve that baitfish shape. Hopefully some of the tips in this tutorial will help you out. Better still, go buy Bob Popovics Fleye Designs. Material List: Hook: Ahrex XO774 Universal Curved sz1 Thread: GSP100 (which is waxed) Bucktail Hedron Polar Flash
Tying the Reverse BULKhead - Ahrex GB Swimbait version - Pike, Musky, Bass, Zander Fly / Streamer
zhlédnutí 28KPřed 3 lety
Tying the Reverse BULKhead - Ahrex GB Swimbait version - Pike, Musky, Bass, Zander Fly / Streamer
New Ahrex PR378 GB Predator Swimbait Hook
zhlédnutí 4,1KPřed 3 lety
New Ahrex PR378 GB Predator Swimbait Hook
Tying a Flashtail Jig Fly for Perch, Bass, Zander and Pike
zhlédnutí 20KPřed 3 lety
Tying a Flashtail Jig Fly for Perch, Bass, Zander and Pike
Tying the Fire Cracker (lazy variant) in Neon Tetra - pike, zander, perch & bass fly
zhlédnutí 16KPřed 4 lety
Tying the Fire Cracker (lazy variant) in Neon Tetra - pike, zander, perch & bass fly
Weedless Stiff-Rig and 3-D BULKhead Hybrid (Pike/Saltwater Fly)
zhlédnutí 13KPřed 4 lety
Weedless Stiff-Rig and 3-D BULKhead Hybrid (Pike/Saltwater Fly)
Tying the Bucktail Hollow Tube for pike
zhlédnutí 4,9KPřed 4 lety
Tying the Bucktail Hollow Tube for pike
Tying the Mulch Minnow for perch, bass, trout
zhlédnutí 12KPřed 4 lety
Tying the Mulch Minnow for perch, bass, trout
How to make stainless steel shanks for predator flies
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 4 lety
How to make stainless steel shanks for predator flies
Tying the Beast Fleye - Shanked Variant
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 4 lety
Tying the Beast Fleye - Shanked Variant
DT BULKhead - Attaching Wiggle, Dragontails and Rattles to Pike Flies
zhlédnutí 18KPřed 4 lety
DT BULKhead - Attaching Wiggle, Dragontails and Rattles to Pike Flies
Tying a non fouling Fuzzy Minnow for Perch and Bass
zhlédnutí 32KPřed 5 lety
Tying a non fouling Fuzzy Minnow for Perch and Bass
Tying the Flashy Deceiver - Pike, zander, perch, bass
zhlédnutí 50KPřed 5 lety
Tying the Flashy Deceiver - Pike, zander, perch, bass
Tying the Buford in Cotton Candy for Pike and Musky
zhlédnutí 33KPřed 5 lety
Tying the Buford in Cotton Candy for Pike and Musky
Tying the deadly Bucktail Bend Back (pike,zander,perch,bass)
zhlédnutí 35KPřed 5 lety
Tying the deadly Bucktail Bend Back (pike,zander,perch,bass)
Thank you for the instructions and sharing other materials that can be used. I'm currently tying the Buford pattern.
What is your view on using synthectic materials as against natural to reduce the casting weight your thoughts would be very helpful
Good question, and I could probably write an essay on this. It is extremely difficult to answer as a lot depends on the tyers' skills and the quantity of material used. Small flies like the bendback, then no advantage in terms of weight. Big flies for pike and musky, then I learn towards less is more and use a combination of both in most cases. It's very hard to create volume without bucktail. You can with synthetic, but you end up using more material and, therefore, make the fly heavier. There are ways around this, but it's hard for me as I enjoy tying with natural materials. I tend to put focus on how the fly moves in the water, rather than weight. Weight of fly is managed by the appropriate rod and line.
Beauty of a fly. I really appreciate tiers that economize and maximize their tying materials, especially with today's prices of materials.
Love it!!🫡
me parece muy buena para DORADOS
excelente 👋👋👋
It's ok😢 to move quick a nd flex it uphahahzh
Paul, my man! This is the first video I've watched from you, but the style in which you tie has led me to dub you the Bob Ross of fly tying Sir! Great job! Makes me want to tie more!
Ha ha not the first time Bob Ross has been mentioned.
Howdo you soak your flies? Like do you use warm or cold water and for how long do you soak them?
I use cold water. To dry in winter I lay them on the radiator. Summer outside if it's sunny. Sometimes I hang them, sometimes they lay flat and might need a couple of soaks to shape.
Hey mate Awesome work on the hollow fly What feathers did you use in this video ?
Ostrich
I'm so glad to have found you. Your very experienced and thorough. I enjoyed your buck tail flys. Thanks for your time and knowledge 👍🎣🤠 Dave Hughes Rolla MO.
Excellent!!!!!!!
Thank you so very much for the great video!! However, I don't in any way mean to be rude or Sarcastic, yet I had to mute the audio, as your choice of Rock music, is very rowdy, and not at all harmonious, with fly tying!! Fly tying (since I began in 1978), puts me in a Tranquil mood, when accompanied with soft Jazz/Rock/Blues/soul, or no music at all)!! But as they say, "to each his/her own"!!
Ha ha the music went away sometime ago. You have to listen to my voice instead
Thanks for another fantastic video, killer flies👍🏻
Hello Paul, angel hair or angelina fiber they are the same thing?
Pretty much, just angelina is cheaper as not sold through a fly shop.
Awesome as always Paul...I watch your videos several times each. I am always picking up little things I didn't see or remember from watching earlier. Your laid back nature and not taken yourself to seriously are great qualities. Other tiers on other channels talk to us like this is our first day ever tying a fly!!😂😂😂😂😂 annoying to say the least! Anyway, cheers 🍻 and thank you for your time!
I'm so laid back I haven't produced a vid for two years 😂. Thank you for the kind words.
look at the LENS of the camera NOT "over there" at your image in the viewfinder!! damn
I just found your channel, the videos are great, I've watched them all. I hope you're able to put more out at some point.
Excellent instruction, just wondering, does this fly swim hook up or hook down?
I am excited to see this tie. I know it is an old video, but it's new to me!!😂😂😂😂
Great tutorial. Thank you.
Thank you! I appreciate the response!
Hey Paul, I watch your videos many times and pick up something new to me each time. One question I do have is, do you prefer to soak the flies and hang dry them before adding the eyes. I realize for the purpose of the instructional video, you plow through and add the eyes. But, givin' the choice, do you prefer to soak them first!??
I always run them under cold water and dry them against a radiator first. It's because I usually tie in batches and in the habit of shaping them then. I don't think it makes much difference either way.
I am unclear as to where the shank comes in to play. Enjoyed the video immensley but I wonder about further clarification on the shank, Thanks...
Shank is there to thread through the tube fly. Makes attaching a tube better, as can attach the fly via a clip once threaded.
Yes!! Bought a box full of flies a few years back, this one with other colors was in the box. Im so thankful that i found this video so i can tie more of them. Thanks for sharing Paul! 😊
Очень круто 👍💪
Hopes to see u back soon read thoight the comments get that u have other stuff on i fully get it hopes u an the family r safe an well more hopefuly see u soon but in ur own time wen redy ❤
Wish u cud back bud such a good tier
Super 👍 nice 😊
Whick size hook?
Is this hook strong enough for an adult tarpon? thanks
Not for salt and 100% not strong enough
Trout no?
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Nice trying 😊
Beginner here.....excellent video. I really enjoyed it...I liked it that you took your time explaining and not going too fast. I will be using this fly on Canadian pike.
Класс! Просто ЧУМА! 👍💪
Killer!!
Another outstanding pattern and awsome instructions.
Really awesome Paul! The new swimbait hook should also work or what do you think?
Yes. I worked with Ahrex to develop the PR378. Though it kind of made this tube method obsolete.
@@paul_monaghan yes I know, you and Gunnar developed it with Ahrex. Absolute great this hook. Nevertheless I think using this rig with the PR378 for a weedless tube very interesting.
Super!!❤
Very interesting with the foam, definitely have to give this a go!! Thank you!
Hey Paul, i am curious what other names for that tail material. I hear you say that isnt fair if you name a few...why is that? Also, i picked up some synthetic Yak hair and it looks exactly the same with the same kink in the hair! Just curious if the synthetic yak hair is a substitute for what you are using!
Awesome!😊
Por favor dónde puedo comprar las colas
Nice! I had to watch this again!! I pick up a little something each time I watch!! Awesome fly!
You are one of my favorite fly tiers...very educational every time! I sure appreciate your time and effort showing us your tricks of the trade!
Hey Paul, curious if you ever come to Montana??
Always awesome