I love this bug, amazing feather work. And I remember that quote so well, well maybe I remember lol! Have an amazing day and hope to see y’all in Atlanta 👍
wow that is a brilliant way to make fantastic spinner wings. That Dutch tier must have been a genius or just by chance stumbled into that technique. That looks every bit as good as a wing burner or a synthetic material that is pre-made.
SmokeumPeacepipe Yeah, I was expecting to hear the "canoe shape" reference again but was caught off-guard. A split second later i just started laughing.
Really love your videos. I'm not familiar with the fiber used for the body. Can you give me a little more information? Would a goose biot be a possible substitute?
+isaacsuxx1 Yes they tend to spin, but they fish so well the extra bit of hassle is usually worth it. To minimize the effects, use slightly heavier tippet than you normally would and try to keep false casting to a minimum. During a spinner fall, particularly at or after dark, it's hard to find a better pattern.
I've noticed that whenever you have someone else tying a fly, they're almost invariable using ought measurement thread, while you seem to prefer denier. Any feedback on one or the other?
WonderfulWub Few threads other than UTC (which I often use) are identified with denier, 70, 140, 210, 280. Uni thread, Danville (a Grobert favorite) and others use 3/0, 6/0, 8/0 etc. Just two different methods of measuring thread size.
Great technique, but most people fail to match the silhouette of these flies, and do so terribly. I suggest everyone read Kelly Galloup's book Cripples and Spinners.
First time I’ve seen wings done this way!!! Another tool for the bench! Gotta tie a couple right now
Nice bug! Tight lines🕷️🐛🐜!!!!
I love this bug, amazing feather work. And I remember that quote so well, well maybe I remember lol!
Have an amazing day and hope to see y’all in Atlanta 👍
Those wings are amazing!!!!
Very nice 👍 look fly
Very nicely done. Tidy!
Nice tutorial! Thanks
wow that is a brilliant way to make fantastic spinner wings. That Dutch tier must have been a genius or just by chance stumbled into that technique. That looks every bit as good as a wing burner or a synthetic material that is pre-made.
The wing was invented by Canadian fly tier Wally Lutz. Hence, the "Wally" wing.
Great vid. Thanks!
dont bogart that feather ;) love it haha. this is a beautiful fly.
SmokeumPeacepipe Yeah, I was expecting to hear the "canoe shape" reference again but was caught off-guard. A split second later i just started laughing.
That is the best way to make wings!(no pun intended)
Nice video and when paired with Smhaen flytying by Davidson will give anyone interested in the pattern a couple of alternative wally wings. Thanks
Really love your videos. I'm not familiar with the fiber used for the body. Can you give me a little more information? Would a goose biot be a possible substitute?
The body is made of peccary (javelina/wild boar).
works of art
I use hard as nails top coat, yes is way more expensive but flies last longer with these hungry bass ,crappie and bluegill they destroy flies
I suppose moose mane could work too? I use that on quill gordons.
I’m in the Hudson valley
3:41 Exactly! he he he
in my experience flies with wings like that just spin like crazy and twist the line. Does this one do that same?
+isaacsuxx1 Yes they tend to spin, but they fish so well the extra bit of hassle is usually worth it. To minimize the effects, use slightly heavier tippet than you normally would and try to keep false casting to a minimum. During a spinner fall, particularly at or after dark, it's hard to find a better pattern.
Smallest swivel you can find, between fly line and leader. Problem solved.........I fish large bass bugs that spin a lot. this solved that problem.
Bravo Zulu
I've noticed that whenever you have someone else tying a fly, they're almost invariable using ought measurement thread, while you seem to prefer denier. Any feedback on one or the other?
WonderfulWub Few threads other than UTC (which I often use) are identified with denier, 70, 140, 210, 280. Uni thread, Danville (a Grobert favorite) and others use 3/0, 6/0, 8/0 etc. Just two different methods of measuring thread size.
Great technique, but most people fail to match the silhouette of these flies, and do so terribly. I suggest everyone read Kelly Galloup's book Cripples and Spinners.
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Don't Bogart it, my friend.
Nice technique, but seems like the wings proportionally are too far forward. But if works, who cares.