Outstanding George. Took me back 35 years, my first fly fishing lessons on The Lee . The gentleman who taught me was an outstanding fly angler and tier . He was a Cooper by trade for Irish Distillers, gifted . His patterns were rudimentary, his own versions but very effective. A very simple way to enjoy the fly . I think the dry and nymphing methods are somewhat overstated. No mystery in fly fishing. Excellent video as per Slán Tamaill 🇮🇪
Well done in hard conditions, you know that river inside out by the looks of it. Ill need to give the wet fly a go strangely ive only every used dry fly and nymphs so something new to try. Always a pleasure watching you fish!!! s math a rinn thu!
G'Day George, Always enjoy your videos, especially when there are those superb stone bridges in the background. Very few like them here in OZ, although Tasmania has a few that date back to early 1800's such as the one at Richmond. Most of the streams and creeks that I fish are often too narrow to drift and swing wet flies but I still try anyway. When I do drift a wet fly, it's often directly downstream, gradually working my way across the stream. Most of the time, I fish a dry dropper rig or a single upstream wet or nymph. I have only tied a few flies, soft hackle/North Country style. Just sewing thread and scrounged chicken feathers and occasionally road kill pick ups. I do have some of that craft store wire, very cheap and about six colours. Must give it a try. Thanks for your excellent videos--I always learn something new. Cheers, Steve
I have been fly fishing for over 50 years, mostly in Newfoundland! Started when I was about 14, hadn’t a clue but figured it out by experimenting! I almost never fish dry or with nymphs, only fish wet! Caught thousands of trout this way, usually with a point fly and a dropper about 20 inches or so above the point fly! Glad to find your channel…still open to new ways, (to me) to do it! Tight lines!
Great presentation George honest as always , your not always gonna get a bag of fish if conditions aren't right .like I've said before what a great skill to have tying your own flies keep the videos coming 👍👍👍
Love the videos! Especially love that that you speak Gaelic interspersed with English! Being a McMulligan/MacMillan it’s great to see some heritage! Very enjoyable learning the tactics and tying technique as well! Tight lines!
Another nice video, thanks. One question: is it possible for you to edit to a slightly higher quality level? At 480 p the image is a bit shimmery. It would really improve the viewing pleasure if the image was sharp.
Very interesting and encouraging. I tie and fish old wet flies all the time, along with nymphs. As far as euro nymphing is concerned. it's a massive fad encouraged by manufacturers. Nothing is as pleasant or as exciting as working a wet fly. as far as I am concerned. You never now what will happen and ot;s always electric when you get a strike. :-)
I just subscribed as I really liked this video. Last year I just got into trying wet flies. It is good fun and allows me to look around while the fly is in the water. Also their pretty easy to tie.
He told me some good stories. I used to tour musically in Eire and would often meet up with Billy. I'd like to ring sometime as I plan to come over this fall. Slan agat
Fly looks well, is that the sage trout ll rod? I’ve had my eye on it for sometime, very expensive, I’ve never spent much on a rod, I’m actually using a 3wt maxcatch rod. I’m out every weekend fishing and always said it wud be nice to treat myself to a good rod, something I wud really appreciate. I think I could actually get the sage through a close contact at retail price at 40% off
Outstanding George. Took me back 35 years, my first fly fishing lessons on The Lee . The gentleman who taught me was an outstanding fly angler and tier . He was a Cooper by trade for Irish Distillers, gifted . His patterns were rudimentary, his own versions but very effective. A very simple way to enjoy the fly . I think the dry and nymphing methods are somewhat overstated. No mystery in fly fishing. Excellent video as per Slán Tamaill 🇮🇪
Go raibh maith agat a chara.
Thanks George another great video l have just started fly fishing and love wet fly slinging
Good luck!
Best of luck.
Never give up !
Well done in hard conditions, you know that river inside out by the looks of it. Ill need to give the wet fly a go strangely ive only every used dry fly and nymphs so something new to try. Always a pleasure watching you fish!!!
s math a rinn thu!
Go raibh maith agat a chara.
G'Day George,
Always enjoy your videos, especially when there are those superb stone bridges in the background. Very few like them here in OZ, although Tasmania has a few that date back to early 1800's such as the one at Richmond.
Most of the streams and creeks that I fish are often too narrow to drift and swing wet flies but I still try anyway. When I do drift a wet fly, it's often directly downstream, gradually working my way across the stream. Most of the time, I fish a dry dropper rig or a single upstream wet or nymph.
I have only tied a few flies, soft hackle/North Country style. Just sewing thread and scrounged chicken feathers and occasionally road kill pick ups. I do have some of that craft store wire, very cheap and about six colours. Must give it a try.
Thanks for your excellent videos--I always learn something new.
Cheers,
Steve
Great to hear from you Steve and that you enjoy the videos,let us know if you have any success with the wire bodied flies,tight lines..
Really enjoyed this video, nice to know that sometimes conditions can have a major bearing on your days fishing , great video thanks
Every day is a school day on the river.
Another great video George keep them coming 👍 I'll be giving your wet flys a dart at the weekend.
Let us know how it goes,tight lines Marc.
I have been fly fishing for over 50 years, mostly in Newfoundland! Started when I was about 14,
hadn’t a clue but figured it out by experimenting! I almost never fish dry or with nymphs, only fish wet!
Caught thousands of trout this way, usually with a point fly and a dropper about 20 inches or so above
the point fly! Glad to find your channel…still open to new ways, (to me) to do it! Tight lines!
Welcome to the channel Mike..
Another great video George and very informative, thanks, tight lines and hello from New Zealand, Tony.
Cheers Tony.
Hello there!
Great presentation George honest as always , your not always gonna get a bag of fish if conditions aren't right .like I've said before what a great skill to have tying your own flies keep the videos coming 👍👍👍
Absolutely
Great video again.👍
Thanks Robert...
Love the videos! Especially love that that you speak Gaelic interspersed with English! Being a McMulligan/MacMillan it’s great to see some heritage! Very enjoyable learning the tactics and tying technique as well! Tight lines!
Awesome! Thank you!
Yeah can call it a mc grath Greenwell
Nice looking fly
Good man Marc.
Another nice video, thanks. One question: is it possible for you to edit to a slightly higher quality level? At 480 p the image is a bit shimmery. It would really improve the viewing pleasure if the image was sharp.
I'm not very tech savvy Michael,but I'll make every effort to remedy the quality issue.
@@springerspanielful Even lifting it to 780 p should make a difference.
Don't be such a fuss pot Michael
Very interesting and encouraging. I tie and fish old wet flies all the time, along with nymphs. As far as euro nymphing is concerned. it's a massive fad encouraged by manufacturers. Nothing is as pleasant or as exciting as working a wet fly. as far as I am concerned. You never now what will happen and ot;s always electric when you get a strike. :-)
Well said!
Great stuff ☘ hope to go fishing soon 👍
You should!
I just subscribed as I really liked this video. Last year I just got into trying wet flies. It is good fun and allows me to look around while the fly is in the water. Also their pretty easy to tie.
Welcome aboard!
George, I know some McGrath boys from Tip having fished with them and their Da Uncle Willie. All the best.
"Uncle Willy" was my dad.
He told me some good stories. I used to tour musically in Eire and would often meet up with Billy. I'd like to ring sometime as I plan to come over this fall. Slan agat
Fly looks well, is that the sage trout ll rod? I’ve had my eye on it for sometime, very expensive, I’ve never spent much on a rod, I’m actually using a 3wt maxcatch rod. I’m out every weekend fishing and always said it wud be nice to treat myself to a good rod, something I wud really appreciate. I think I could actually get the sage through a close contact at retail price at 40% off
Go for it,you'll be a long time dead.
Thanks man !
You're welcome..
Well done George for connecting under difficult conditions.
Do you ever eat the trout you catch or is it all catch and release?
I am a proponent of c&r,although once or twice a season I take one or two for the table.
Great video, thank you! Love fishing wets! Love that magnifier/light. What brand is it please?
Not sure,bought it more than 20 years ago,no makers name printed on it unfortunately..
Terima kasih tipsnya my master
Cheers
Cheers.
Would you not consider using a split shot when using a floating line when needing some depth ?
I just add lead wire to the fly, although a splitshot would likely work too.