Nice video. I love how you go into such detail. I really like your variation from the original. I also don't find much need for monster articulated flies on the small streams I fish. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the kind words, Enddockboyz; I appreciate the comments and are glad you enjoy the detail. Nice vids of your own on your site, and very cool seeing Nick catch his first steelhead! TC
Nice variation of the Huge sculpzilla, I have tied sculpins on long streamer hooks before. Not the old super long that takes the natural movement away. I will try some of these. Sometimes when I want bulk, I tie in a few stiff deer or elk hair forward and push it back and tie up against it. fanning out and supporting the front feathers. Then I add the sculpin head upside down if I want the hook to ride up. All the best, Sean
Thanks for the comments, Sean, and that's a good idea to fan deer hair out to create bulk. Will the fly then naturally ride hook point up, or do you have to also add weight to the top of the hook shank? Thanks again, and I hope all is well. Tim
Sean Mooney Thanks for the reply, Sean. I was confused bc the barbell eyes on this pattern are tied on the top of the shank, thus inverting the fly and allowing it to ride hook point up. I am guessing you use sculpin heads, which are great for so many patterns. Tim
Yes I do but the weight in the heads are in the bottom of the head. If you put it on upside down the fly will ride hook up. The other thinner fish heads are weighted in the bottom too, just inverting the head will invert the hook. All the best, Sean
I tie them on a sz 4 Daiichi 1750 which is a 4x long hook. I tie it like the original, but experiment with different materials and sizes. By employing that hook as the "shank", you can make it the full length, or cut it way down. I prefer to cut it way down for a smaller fly. I will tell you first hand that it doesn't necessarily spook fish, even in small streams. I've thrown a decent sized sculpzilla in a small mountain stream and watched a beautiful Cutty come from the bottom and eat it without thinking twice!
+Joe Kayafas Great comments, Joe, and glad to know that you've had success on the smaller patterns! It sounds like the situation you described was very cool. Thanks for taking a moment, buddy, and I hope all is well. TC
Great question, Cody! It was always tricky to find, now nearly nonexistent. I have switched to Semperfli products and found a couple good offerings. Check this video: czcams.com/video/phdVWyu3ON4/video.html
Nice vid. Will tie 1 today, then I'll put it in clear container of water on the end of some tipit to see what it looks like. Would be nice if you had a small aquarium for that. Just a thought , from a well meaning arm chair director ! ;-) Thanks for a well done tutorial. Best regards, Bob
bobm549 Ha ha...thanks, Bob, and great idea! I have considered purchasing one (and may someday), but for now, I prefer to fish the patterns to see how they work. Gives me a great excuse to get on the water... ;-) Thanks again. TC
Thanks for the comment, and you're right; this is a variation of Soliitude's original, as mentioned in the video. The most notable difference is that this is tied on a single hook versus an articulated shank. TC
Great video. I can't wait to tie a few of these using those sculpin heads. Great shirt by the way. Where did you get the William Joseph shirt? I didn't see it listed on their website. Thanks, Chris
+Chris Chapman Thanks for the comment, Chris, and this is one nice pattern to tie! The shirt was won at a local fly tying event, thus may be a tough one to find. Thanks again for the comment, and hope to hear from you on other videos. Tim
Awesome tutorial! Tim, was that a box of Barilla pasta behind you off your right shoulder on that smaller table? Sure looked like it. 😘 You're the best, now you made me hungry! Ciao paisa'!
Nice try, Joe, but it wasn't pasta...it was a box of moth balls! By the way, when buying pasta, we ALWAYS go with Barilla, so we're on the same page! Hope all is well, buddy, and more importantly, homemade sauce or store bought?? ;-) Tim
Tim Cammisa LOL! You've got to admit it's a similar looking box! That makes sense for a tying room, I thought you may have a hot plate to cook some up while your tying orders. I like their pasta, especially the protein plus. I'll tell ya though, Tops markets here has sales on imported pastas, (the CEO is Italian,) Garofalo brand, made in Gragnano Napoli has a radiatore cut that was fantastic! Looks like the old radiators and it's also curved like a 🐚 shell. Sauce holding aldente to the tenth power. I love fusilli type cuts but I never heard of radiatore. Sauce, homemade of course and not just tomato marinara either, many types. But I'll admit in a pinch I like Francesco Rinaldi traditional. (high BP so usually no salt added) usually I'll add it to fried onions, garlic, tomato paste etc. Sometimes I'll heat some and drop a couple of eggs in it, break it up, cooked soft or hard it's awesome. Especially if you fry up some ham with it. Well that was fun Tim, now I'm hungry, take care my friend ✋😎🍷
Hey Tim, I am heading to Alaska next year and they are recommending a "Natural Sculpzilla". Would you please recommend some pattern combinations for a natural. Thanks, Brent
Hi Brent, thanks for reaching out. First guess is to go with a natural brown/tan color combination (lighter shade on bottom). However, I would talk to the outfitter making the recommendation, as they would know best. Have a great trip! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Thanks for the message and kind words, Martin. As of now, I don't have a video on that planned, but will see if I can get one in the rotation. If you have a specific question, shoot me an email: tcammisa@gmail.com Thanks again, Tim www.troutandfeather.com
been looking in too sculpins lately need some in my box saw one i the creek last year should have looked closer on it but it was almost dying from the lack of water so i just moved it fast
They are a food item that fish love to eat, especially in the waterways I fish. Try experimenting with a few base colors and see if any create interest. Good luck, Robert, and I hope all is going well with you! Tim
thanks tim im glad the spring is here now so i can start fishing soon still problems with the back will try some different colors and look this summer for them if i can see one will be a great one catching bugs and fishing
+Redneck Hippie To be honest, I rarely tie flies specifically for catfish, though have caught them a lot on Zonker-style patterns when stripping them in. TC
Thanks for the comment, David Evans ; I appreciate it. Regarding the quality, that relates to your computer and/or CZcams. Maybe try adjusting the settings on the video, which are in the lower right-hand corner. The video was shot in HD and plays perfectly for me. Good luck, and I hope you get it figured out! TC
Nice video. I love how you go into such detail. I really like your variation from the original. I also don't find much need for monster articulated flies on the small streams I fish. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the kind words, Enddockboyz; I appreciate the comments and are glad you enjoy the detail. Nice vids of your own on your site, and very cool seeing Nick catch his first steelhead! TC
Nice variation of the Huge sculpzilla, I have tied sculpins on long streamer hooks before. Not the old super long that takes the natural movement away. I will try some of these. Sometimes when I want bulk, I tie in a few stiff deer or elk hair forward and push it back and tie up against it. fanning out and supporting the front feathers. Then I add the sculpin head upside down if I want the hook to ride up. All the best, Sean
Thanks for the comments, Sean, and that's a good idea to fan deer hair out to create bulk. Will the fly then naturally ride hook point up, or do you have to also add weight to the top of the hook shank? Thanks again, and I hope all is well. Tim
If you put the sculpin head on upside down the weight in the head is on the bottom instead of the top inverting the fly. All the best, Sean
Sean Mooney Thanks for the reply, Sean. I was confused bc the barbell eyes on this pattern are tied on the top of the shank, thus inverting the fly and allowing it to ride hook point up. I am guessing you use sculpin heads, which are great for so many patterns. Tim
Yes I do but the weight in the heads are in the bottom of the head. If you put it on upside down the fly will ride hook up. The other thinner fish heads are weighted in the bottom too, just inverting the head will invert the hook.
All the best, Sean
+Sean Mooneynu
I love this fly Tim!! Thanks sooo much.
You and me both, thanks for the comment! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Such a solid bug. Great tutorial and tie. Nice work!!
+Fly Fish the Mitt Thanks for taking a moment to comment, and I hope to hear from you on some of my other videos. TC
I tie them on a sz 4 Daiichi 1750 which is a 4x long hook. I tie it like the original, but experiment with different materials and sizes. By employing that hook as the "shank", you can make it the full length, or cut it way down. I prefer to cut it way down for a smaller fly. I will tell you first hand that it doesn't necessarily spook fish, even in small streams. I've thrown a decent sized sculpzilla in a small mountain stream and watched a beautiful Cutty come from the bottom and eat it without thinking twice!
+Joe Kayafas Great comments, Joe, and glad to know that you've had success on the smaller patterns! It sounds like the situation you described was very cool. Thanks for taking a moment, buddy, and I hope all is well. TC
hey tim, love your stuff. What ever happened to willies sparkling material? Looks like the precursor to polar chenille
Great question, Cody! It was always tricky to find, now nearly nonexistent. I have switched to Semperfli products and found a couple good offerings. Check this video: czcams.com/video/phdVWyu3ON4/video.html
Nice vid. Will tie 1 today, then I'll put it in clear container of water on the end of some tipit to see what it looks like. Would be nice if you had a small aquarium for that. Just a thought , from a well meaning arm chair director ! ;-)
Thanks for a well done tutorial. Best regards, Bob
bobm549 Ha ha...thanks, Bob, and great idea! I have considered purchasing one (and may someday), but for now, I prefer to fish the patterns to see how they work. Gives me a great excuse to get on the water... ;-) Thanks again. TC
Great tie but not a sculpzilla that originated from Solitude.
Thanks for the comment, and you're right; this is a variation of Soliitude's original, as mentioned in the video. The most notable difference is that this is tied on a single hook versus an articulated shank. TC
I'm a pretty late to the party but I bet the fly will still fish. Thanks Tim.
Hi Johnny, and better late than never! By the way, it still fishes. ;-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Great video. I can't wait to tie a few of these using those sculpin heads. Great shirt by the way. Where did you get the William Joseph shirt? I didn't see it listed on their website.
Thanks,
Chris
+Chris Chapman Thanks for the comment, Chris, and this is one nice pattern to tie! The shirt was won at a local fly tying event, thus may be a tough one to find. Thanks again for the comment, and hope to hear from you on other videos. Tim
The local Perch will have a taste of this tomorrow!
Awesome tutorial! Tim, was that a box of Barilla pasta behind you off your right shoulder on that smaller table? Sure looked like it. 😘 You're the best, now you made me hungry! Ciao paisa'!
Nice try, Joe, but it wasn't pasta...it was a box of moth balls! By the way, when buying pasta, we ALWAYS go with Barilla, so we're on the same page! Hope all is well, buddy, and more importantly, homemade sauce or store bought?? ;-) Tim
Tim Cammisa LOL! You've got to admit it's a similar looking box! That makes sense for a tying room, I thought you may have a hot plate to cook some up while your tying orders. I like their pasta, especially the protein plus. I'll tell ya though, Tops markets here has sales on imported pastas, (the CEO is Italian,) Garofalo brand, made in Gragnano Napoli has a radiatore cut that was fantastic! Looks like the old radiators and it's also curved like a 🐚 shell. Sauce holding aldente to the tenth power. I love fusilli type cuts but I never heard of radiatore.
Sauce, homemade of course and not just tomato marinara either, many types. But I'll admit in a pinch I like Francesco Rinaldi traditional. (high BP so usually no salt added) usually I'll add it to fried onions, garlic, tomato paste etc. Sometimes I'll heat some and drop a couple of eggs in it, break it up, cooked soft or hard it's awesome. Especially if you fry up some ham with it.
Well that was fun Tim, now I'm hungry, take care my friend ✋😎🍷
Good thing I'm about to eat now! ;-)
Tim Cammisa buon appetito! 👌😋🍷
Hey Tim, I am heading to Alaska next year and they are recommending a "Natural Sculpzilla". Would you please recommend some pattern combinations for a natural. Thanks, Brent
Hi Brent, thanks for reaching out. First guess is to go with a natural brown/tan color combination (lighter shade on bottom). However, I would talk to the outfitter making the recommendation, as they would know best. Have a great trip! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Hi Tim..i would like to know more about threads..types..applications..etc..great video
Thanks for the message and kind words, Martin. As of now, I don't have a video on that planned, but will see if I can get one in the rotation. If you have a specific question, shoot me an email: tcammisa@gmail.com Thanks again, Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I will tie some more fly tying videos
Great, and good luck with them! TC
thanks for commenting I love reading peoples comments
You're welcome...
thank you so much I will tie a hopper foam beetle and a little streamer
Sounds good!
what a amazing fly what whould the fly catch
Thanks! I've used this pattern for trout and smallmouth, but you can tie variations for stripers, carp, and largemouth, too. TC
been looking in too sculpins lately need some in my box saw one i the creek last year should have looked closer on it but it was almost dying from the lack of water so i just moved it fast
They are a food item that fish love to eat, especially in the waterways I fish. Try experimenting with a few base colors and see if any create interest. Good luck, Robert, and I hope all is going well with you! Tim
thanks tim im glad the spring is here now so i can start fishing soon still problems with the back will try some different colors and look this summer for them if i can see one
will be a great one catching bugs and fishing
i am trying to find catfish flies do you have any ideas the only catfish are bull headz and madtons any advice
+Redneck Hippie To be honest, I rarely tie flies specifically for catfish, though have caught them a lot on Zonker-style patterns when stripping them in. TC
Tim you look like you have lost weight is that the case? Either way thank you JESUS for the blessing.
And excellent video once again.
Thanks for the kind words, Jason, and glad you like the pattern. Tim
have you seen my fly tying videos
I have seen your nymph video...keep it up! TC
what state do you live in?
Brooktrout Angler; I live in Pennsylvania and fish mainly here and in western NY. TC
Great tie. video not so good.jumps and pixilatesand stops. Even goes off screen once in a while.Would ge great if somebody would fix it.
Thanks for the comment, David Evans ; I appreciate it. Regarding the quality, that relates to your computer and/or CZcams. Maybe try adjusting the settings on the video, which are in the lower right-hand corner. The video was shot in HD and plays perfectly for me. Good luck, and I hope you get it figured out! TC