Fly Tying - The Brown Dun Spider

Fly Tying - Learn how to tie a traditional classic north country spider with the original materials and techniques. This pattern is Jame's Blades of Hawes in Wensleydale classic Brown Dun Spider, perfect for fishing in the turbulent riffles.
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[@Ger886]

Very nice dressing Robert thanks.

[@RockyPhillips]

Wow beautifully done

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Nice work!

[@hovhannesharutiunian1340]

Mr. Smith, when you say "as with all North Country spiders, we tie them in at the tip", I've come across a half dozen other variations of tying the hackle in the historical and current literature. Why do you prefer this method as shown in your video?

[@thedalesangler]

Because it is easier to wrap the hackle when it is tied in by the tip. It also illuminates a greater part of the bulk and creates a neater looking fly.

[@hovhannesharutiunian1340]

@@thedalesangler Possibly, but you're tying off the feather at the head at the thicker stem. No?

[@davidthomasmartin1075]

Lovely pattern Robert. What hackle pliers are you using in this video? Thank you.

[@thedalesangler]

Hi David, I use the small Griffin Teardrop hackle pliers, which you can easily find online.
Hope that helps.
Regards Rob

[@comesahorseman]

👍👍

[@wayneandrews1278]

Great looking fly but I don't not have ostrich feathers could you use peacock

[@callumclark3358]

Get yourself a feather duster.