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Step by Step showing you how to tie the Quill Gordon dry fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad R50(94840), #8-#18 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black & White Tail: Dun Rooster Hackle Body: Peacock Quill Wing: Wood Duck Flank Hackle: Dun Rooster Saddle The Quill Gordon is a classic Catskill style dry fly that has been around for over a hundred years. Created by Theodore Gordon, often called the father of American dry fly fishing, it is a simple pattern that rides high on the water and is an excellent dry fly. The original pattern used Wood Duck flank for the wing but many people will substitute Mallard flank that is dyed a Wood Duck color for the wings. The Mallard flank is easier to obtain. Although the Quill Gordon was created for catching trout, if you like to throw Catskill style dries to panfish it works very well for them as well. -- Enjoy. If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out a number of videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at http://www.dressedirons.com *********************************************************************************************** !!!!! My thanks to everyone who supports Dressed Irons !!!!! If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. You can also help support Dressed Irons by joining the Dressed Irons Guild community over at Locals. It is a great place for people interested in fly tying and fly fishing to come together and share their knowledge and experience. Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Harry Murray - https://amzn.to/3HumyUc Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Bubble Gum Soft Hackle. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad C49S, #6-#12 Thread: Danville 6/0, Chartreuse Hot Spot: Glo-Brite, Fl. Orange Body: Magnum Sili Legs, Chartreuse Thorax: Whitlock SLF Dubbing, Sowbug Gray Legs: Dark Hungarian Partridge Weight: .015 Lead wire, 12 wraps The Bubble Gum Soft Hackle fly is a quick fly that is great for panfish. It's bright colors help it to get noticed and the best part is you can tie this fly just using materials you probably already have. It does not have to be tied on a curved hook and you can substitute a fluorescent thread for e Glo-Brite hot spot. The body can be made with Sili legs, rubber legs or even a bright colored rubber band. Brush some fur off the cat for the dubbing and use any small hackle for the collar. It is a fun fly to tie and in no time you can have wide array of colors in your fly box. Experiment a little and you might even come up with something new. -- Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out a number of videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at http://www.dressedirons.com *********************************************************************************************** If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. You can also help support Dressed Irons by joining the Dressed Irons Guild community over at Locals. It is a great place for people interested in fly tying and fly fishing to come together and share their knowledge and experience. Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ **** If you would like to purchase some Zug Bug nymphs there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-bubble-gum-soft-hackle-3-pack/ Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Harry Murray - https://amzn.to/3HumyUc Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Red Faced Wobbler. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad R75, #4 - 8 Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 140 Denier, White Danville 6/0. Red Tail: Marabou, White Flash: Kystal Flash, Pearl Body: Estaz Grande, Pearl Hackle: Rooster Saddle, Red A few weeks ago I did a video on the Harry Murray Strymph fly (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GwIQEwjY) which is similar to the Red Faced Wobbler streamer. Where the Strymph can be fished as either a streamer or a nymph the Red Faced Wobbler is usually fished just as a streamer. The idea is that the red hackle at the front of the fly, that is supported by the Estaz behind it, causes the fly to wobble when swung in the water. It has been around for a number of years and has been a great fly for Bass, panfish and other warmwater species. Not that you can not throw it to some trout, and you would probably catch some, but it is generally throwing in warmer waters. A fairly quick fly to tie and it can be easily adapted to many fishing situations. -- Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out a number of videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at http://www.dressedirons.com *********************************************************************************************** !!!!! My thanks to everyone who supports Dressed Irons !!!!! If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. You can also help support Dressed Irons by joining the Dressed Irons Guild community over at Locals. It is a great place for people interested in fly tying and fly fishing to come together and share their knowledge and experience. Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Harry Murray - https://amzn.to/3HumyUc Clouser Flies, Bob Clouser - https://amzn.to/3SCNS84 Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Cassin wet fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad 3399, #4-#16 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black & White Tip: Danville Mylar Tinsel, #14, Gold Tail: Goose Quill, Red (Scarlet) & Peacock Sword Rib: Danville Mylar Tinsel, #14, Gold Body: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, Yellow Hackle: Schlappen, Brown Wing: Goose Quill, Red (Scarlet) I wanted to tie the Cassin and do a video on it because I like the look of the fly. Although it is a Brook Trout fly, I have never fished it or even heard of it until I started researching and reading up on classic wet fly patterns. For many of the flies I do videos on (wet flies) it is difficult to find any history on them (some have so much you're not certain what is true). I did manage to find some information on the Cassin published by Eric Austin (Ohio). Eric has an interesting write up on the Cassin that also sheds some light on how some of these flies get their names (https://www.flyanglersonline.com/features/oldflies/part463.php). I can't say there is a definitive answer as to where the Cassin comes from but at least it is an interesting story. Well worth the read. Overall, a fun fly to tie and it really does not take that long to tie although it looks a little more intimidating than most wet flies. - - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out a number of videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at http://www.dressedirons.com *********************************************************************************************** !!!!! My thanks to everyone who supports Dressed Irons !!!!! If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. You can also help support Dressed Irons by joining the Dressed Irons Guild community over at Locals. It is a great place for people interested in fly tying and fly fishing to come together and share their knowledge and experience. Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ **** If you would like to purchase some Cassin wet flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-cassin-3-pack/ Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Harry Murray - https://amzn.to/3HumyUc Clouser Flies, Bob Clouser - https://amzn.to/3SCNS84 Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Polecat. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad 3906b, #6-#12 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black Tail: Marabou, Black Body: Chenille, Yellow Back: Chenille, Black Legs: Round Rubber Legs, Medium, White Weight: .015 Lead wire, 20 wraps The Polecat (a.k.a. the Panfish Polecat) is a quick fly with lots of action and contrast that panfish just love. It works great with or without weight and, like the Gill Getter, is a fly that seems to be irresistible. If you want to eliminate catching the smaller panfish then tie this on a #6 or #4 hook. Size 10 and 12 hooks will catch lots of smaller fish as well as a few of the bigger ones. I tie these in Yellow, Orange, Olive, and Chartreuse and they all seem to work well. -- Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out a number of videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at http://www.dressedirons.com *********************************************************************************************** If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. You can also help support Dressed Irons by joining the Dressed Irons Guild community over at Locals. It is a great place for people interested in fly tying and fly fishing to come together and share their knowledge and experience. Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ **** If you would like to purchase some Zug Bug nymphs there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-polecat-3-pack/ Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Harry Murray - https://amzn.to/3HumyUc Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Lord Baltimore wet fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad 3399, #4-#16 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black & White Tail: Goose Quill, Black Rib: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, Black Body: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, Orange Hackle: Hen Saddle, Brown Wing: Goose Quill, Black Eye: Jungle Cock The Lord Baltimore is another old fly that is in Ray Bergman's book Trout ( page 436, Plate #5 ). It is very similar to the Black & Orange (another old wet fly pattern) and that is part of the reason I chose to do a video on this fly. I used Goose Quill for the tail and wing on this fly as it is tied on a #4 hook. I would use Duck if I were tying this on a #8 - #12 hook. The Lord Baltimore is a nice dark pattern that I think will fish well in muddy waters. We'll find out as I will be swinging this one this spring. - - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out a number of videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at http://www.dressedirons.com *********************************************************************************************** !!!!! My thanks to everyone who supports Dressed Irons !!!!! If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. You can also help support Dressed Irons by joining the Dressed Irons Guild community over at Locals. It is a great place for people interested in fly tying and fly fishing to come together and share their knowledge and experience. Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ **** If you would like to purchase some March Brown - American wet flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-lord-baltimore-3-pack/ Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Harry Murray - https://amzn.to/3HumyUc Clouser Flies, Bob Clouser - https://amzn.to/3SCNS84 Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie Cathy Beck's Super Bugger. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad R74 (9672), #4 - 10 Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 140 Denier, Olive Tail: Marabou, Olive Flash: Kystal Flash, Pearl Body: Grizzly Soft Hackle, Olive Legs: Sili Legs, Pumpkin with Black Flakes Head: Ice Dub, Olive Eyes/Weight: Wapsi Lead Dumbbell Eyes, Red, Medium A number of years ago Cathy Beck created her wonderful fly called the Super Bugger. It is a fly with a lot of body and movement that comes alive when in the water. I have been tying and fishing the Super Bugger for many years and have had great success bouncing this along the bottom of tail waters, pools and along current seams. I mostly target Smallmouth Bass but I know it also catches trout. Popular colors are Olive, Brown, Black, Tan and Burnt Orange. It is a easy fly to tie and in no time you can have a dozen for your home waters. -- Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out a number of videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at http://www.dressedirons.com *********************************************************************************************** !!!!! My thanks to everyone who supports Dressed Irons !!!!! If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. You can also help support Dressed Irons by joining the Dressed Irons Guild community over at Locals. It is a great place for people interested in fly tying and fly fishing to come together and share their knowledge and experience. Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ **** If you would like to purchase some Beck's Supper Buggers there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/becks-super-bugger-3-pack/ Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Harry Murray - https://amzn.to/3HumyUc Clouser Flies, Bob Clouser - https://amzn.to/3SCNS84 Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie the March Brown - American wet fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad 3399, #6-#16 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black & White Tip: Danville Mylar Tinsel, Gold, #14 Rib: Danville Mylar Tinsel, Gold, #14 Body: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, Brown Hackle: Hen Saddle, Brown Wing: Brown Turkey This March Brown - American is another old fly that is in Ray Bergman's book Trout ( page 437, Plate #5 ). I tied this fly because I tied the March Brown English Male last week and I wanted to highlight the differences between the two. The American version is darker than the English version and also has no tail. I think both are great flies for the early season and both will come alive when fished. It would be interesting to research the background on both these flies to see just where they were developed and the reasoning behind the material choices. However, since they both have been around for almost a hundred years it might be a moot point as both catch fish. - - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out a number of videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at http://www.dressedirons.com *********************************************************************************************** !!!!! My thanks to everyone who supports Dressed Irons !!!!! If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. You can also help support Dressed Irons by joining the Dressed Irons Guild community over at Locals. It is a great place for people interested in fly tying and fly fishing to come together and share their knowledge and experience. Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ **** If you would like to purchase some March Brown - American wet flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-march-brown-american-3-pack/ Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Harry Murray - https://amzn.to/3HumyUc Clouser Flies, Bob Clouser - https://amzn.to/3SCNS84 Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie Harry Murray's Strymph. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad R74 (9672), #4 - 10 Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 140 Denier, Olive Tail: Ostrich Herl, Olive Body: Rabbit Fur, Olive Hackle: Grizzly Soft Hackle, Olive Weight: .025 Lead Wire, 20 wraps Harry Murray developed the Strymph fly as a cross between a streamer and a nymph. A fly that can be fished either as a streamer or nymph when fishing for Smallmouth Bass. I first ran across the fly when I read his book on Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass ( https://amzn.to/3HumyUc ) years ago. Hands down, one of the best Smallmouth fly fishing books ever written. He has a number of great flies in the book that he created along with the Strymph. I have fished the Strymph both as a streamer (fishing it like a Woolly Bugger) and a nymph (under a strike indicator as well as behind big hopper patterns). It is a most effective fly for many warmwater species. -- Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out a number of videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at http://www.dressedirons.com *********************************************************************************************** !!!!! My thanks to everyone who supports Dressed Irons !!!!! If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. You can also help support Dressed Irons by joining the Dressed Irons Guild community over at Locals. It is a great place for people interested in fly tying and fly fishing to come together and share their knowledge and experience. Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Harry Murray - https://amzn.to/3HumyUc Clouser Flies, Bob Clouser - https://amzn.to/3SCNS84 Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie the March Brown, English Male wet fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad 3399, #6-#16 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black Tip: Danville Mylar Tinsel, Gold, #16/18 Tail: Partridge, Dark Rib: Danville Mylar Tinsel, Gold, #16/18 Body: Dubbing, Brown Hackle: Partridge, Dark Wing: Pheasant Hen, Dark This video is on tying the March Brown English version and the Male version. Yes, there is a female version and both are in Ray Bergman's Trout (page 437, Plate #5). At first I wanted to do a video on both the male and female version but then I realized the female version is simply a lighter colored version without the tip. It is a simply little wet fly that is very productive, especially in the early months of the fishing season. The original recipe calls for Brown Turkey in the wing but I chose some darker Pheasant Hen as my turkey tail feathers are kind of beat up. I imagine you could substitute some speckled hen for the Partridge if you did not have any and the fly would work just as well. - - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out a number of videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at http://www.dressedirons.com *********************************************************************************************** !!!!! My thanks to everyone who supports Dressed Irons !!!!! If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. You can also help support Dressed Irons by joining the Dressed Irons Guild community over at Locals. It is a great place for people interested in fly tying and fly fishing to come together and share their knowledge and experience. Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ **** If you would like to purchase some March Brown English Male wet flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-march-brown-english-male-3-pack Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Harry Murray - https://amzn.to/3HumyUc Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

This is the 10th fly in a series of flies I call Remnant Flies. If you haven't seen the introductory video on the Remnant flies then head over here to view it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J7SEcDlEME. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Tiemco 7999, 1/0 or 2/0 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black Tail: Rooster Hackle, Green Butt: Chenille, Medium, Black Ribbing: Oval Tinsel, Silver Body: Danville 4-Strand Floss, Yellow & Ice Dub, Olive Hackle: Schlappen, Yellow Wing: Artic Fox, Chartreuse In rummaging through my remnant materials I ran across this Salmon/Steelhead hook and thought it would be nice to tie some sort of Salmon and /or Steelhead streamer. Nothing fancy just threw a few items on the hook to get that profile and color of a modern salmon streamer. - Enjoy As I continue the Remnant fly series I will have a #11 fly out in a couple weeks and it and all future Remnant flies will be only on Locals for those who support the community. After a year (or so) of being on the Guild community I will then publish them to everyone on YouTube. Exclusive content is one small way to thank those who support the Dressed Irons Guild Community. If you haven't checked out the community yet, you should head on over ( https://diflytying.locals.com/ ). It is FREE to join and look around. My thanks to everyone who supports Dressed Irons!! If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. You can also help support Dressed Irons by joining the Dressed Irons Guild community over at Locals. It is a great place for people interested in fly tying and fly fishing to come together and share their knowledge and experience. Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Harry Murray - https://amzn.to/3HumyUc Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Bivisible dry fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad R50 (94840), #8-#20 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black Hackle: Dry Fly Hackle, Brown and White The Bivisible was created back in the 1920's at a time when dark hackled dry flies were very popular. The problem is that on certain streams and in low light it is difficult for the angler to see a dark hackled fly on the water. There is a fly called the Palmer (created in the 1600) that is a simple dry fly hackled wrapped from the end of the shank to the eye, all one color. The Bivisible is a Palmer fly that has been modified with the white collar of hackle in the front so that the angler can more easily see the fly on the water. Sometimes, it's the little things that help. - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. **** If you would like to purchase some Bivisible dry flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-bivisible-3-pack/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week(ish). You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at www.dressedirons.com If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Magalloway wet fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad 3399, #4-#16 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black Tip: Danville Mylar Tinsel, Gold, Size 16/18 Tail: Goose Quill, Yellow Tag: Chenille, Medium, Black Body: Brown Dubbing or Wool Hackle: Hen Saddle, Brown Wing: Peacock Sword The Magalloway is a classic wet fly that is a wonderful fly to tie. The simple peacock sword wing as well as the brown body and yellow tail all add up to fun at the vise as well as on the water. If you are wanting to get started in tying wet flies the Magalloway is a great fly to start. The wing is simple as well as the collared hackle and the simple wool body. All require basic tying skills to complete this fly. - - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. **** If you would like to purchase some Rio Grande King wet flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-magalloway-3-pack/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week(ish). You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at www.dressedirons.com If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. You can also help support Dressed Irons by joining the Dressed Irons Guild community over at Locals. It is a great place for people interested in fly tying and fly fishing to come together and share their knowledge and experience. Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Renegade dry fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad R50(94840), #8-#18 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black Tip: Danville Mylar Tinsel, Gold, #16/18 Body: Brown Hackle, Peacock Herl, White Hackle The Renegade is a wonderful dry fly (but can also be fished wet) that has been around for many years and catches both trout and panfish. It is a simple fly to tie and a nice fly to work on your skills of proportions in fly tying. I have seen a few folks tie this on a longer shank hook and add a bead in front to fish this as an emerger or even a nymph with success. It is also a quick fly to tie and in no time you can have a couple of dozen flies ready for when you are next on the water. - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. **** If you would like to purchase some Renegade dry flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-renegade-3-pack/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week(ish). You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at www.dressedirons.com If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Rio Grande King wet fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad 3906, #6-#16 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black Tip: Danville Mylar Tinsel, Gold, #14 Tail: Goose Shoulder, Yellow Body: Chenille, Black Hackle: Schlappen, Brown Wing: Goose Quill, White The Rio Grande King is another wet fly that is in Ray Bergman's book - Trout (page 443, plate #7) as well as being requested by a follower of the channel. A wonderful fly to tie with a long history. The version tied in the video is the one from Ray Bergman's book but there are many other versions that people have tied and fished over the years. Almost all have the black chenille body and the white wing but some have a rib and others a different throat or tail. Although this was created for trout fishing I have no doubt the panfish here in the Midwest would love the Rio Grande King. - - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. **** If you would like to purchase some Rio Grande King wet flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-rio-grande-king-3-pack/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week(ish). You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at www.dressedirons.com If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. You can also help support Dressed Irons by joining the Dressed Irons Guild community over at Locals. It is a great place for people interested in fly tying and fly fishing to come together and share their knowledge and experience. Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Queen of The Waters wet fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad 3399, #4-#14 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black & White Hackle: Hen Saddle, Brown Body: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, Orange Wing: Teal or Gray Mallard Flank The Queen of the Waters is another classic wet fly that is in Ray Bergman's book - Trout (page 442, plate #7). This fly is a request from a follower and one I had on my radar to do a tying video on. It is probably the simplest and most elegant wet fly I have ever tied. Only three components but when put together they make a very effective fly. If you are a wet fly fan you should definitely tie some of these and take them with you on your next outing. - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. **** If you would like to purchase some Major wet flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-queen-of-the-waters-3-pack/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week(ish). You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at www.dressedirons.com If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. You can also help support Dressed Irons by joining the Dressed Irons Guild community over at Locals. It is a great place for people interested in fly tying and fly fishing to come together and share their knowledge and experience. Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Major wet fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad 3399, #4-#14 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black & White Tip: Danville Silver/Gold Mylar Tinsel, #14 Tail: Golden Pheasant Tippet Tag: Floss, Blue Hackle: Rooster Saddle, Red Rib: Danville Silver/Gold Mylar Tinsel, #14 Body: Purple Wool or Dubbing Throat: Schlappen, Blue Wing: Brown Turkey and Gray Mallard Flank The Major is a very busy and colorful wet fly. Another from Ray Bergman's Trout (page 437, plate #5). I chose to tie the Major because it has a number of materials and techniques that are not common in wet flies; at least most of the wet flies I have seen. All of the components and techniques are pointed out and discussed in the video. The most difficult is the Gray Mallard "covers" over the wing. All in all a fun fly to tie even if it was a bit more challenging. - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. **** If you would like to purchase some Major wet flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-major-3-pack/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week(ish). You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at www.dressedirons.com If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. You can also help support Dressed Irons by joining the Dressed Irons Guild community over at Locals. It is a great place for people interested in fly tying and fly fishing to come together and share their knowledge and experience. Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Hook: Mustad S71S (34007) or Tiemco 811s, #2 - #6 Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 140 Denier, Tan Tail: Extra Select Craft Fur, Tan Eye: Painted Mono eyes Mouth: Tan Rabbit Fur Legs: Sili Legs, Pumpkin Body: Craft Fur Dubbing, Tan Eyes: Silver Bead Chain, Medium There are a number of good Mantis Shrimp flies available to anyone heading to salty destinations. I have to say my favorite is the Veverka's Mantis Shrimp. I have cast this fly many times to Bonefish and am often surprised at how it can turn a head even when I make a bad cast and the fly is ten feet from the fish. The craft fur dubbing comes to life under the water and the long pumpkin sili-legs never stop moving. If you are headed anywhere to chase some Bonefish I highly recommend this fly in you box. If you are someone just starting in fly tying I also recommend you spend some time tying a dozen or so. There are many techniques in this fly that will be used on many other flies. Plus it is a great fly to practice your direct dubbing technique as well as introduce you to making your own dubbing! - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Veverka Mantis Shrimp Flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/veverkas-mantis-shrimp If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Canada wet fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Hook: Mustad 3399, #4-#14 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black & White Tail: Goose Quill, Red Rib: Danville Silver/Gold Mylar Tinsel, #14 Body: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, Red Hackle: Schlappen, White Wing: Goose Quill, Red & White The Lake George is a wonderful wet fly for tying if you want to start working on married and matched wings. The fly in the video is tied on a #4 hook and goose shoulder and quill work very well for the tail and the wing. I find Goose a little easier to work with especially if you are learning a new technique. However, if you are tying these on size 8, 10 or 12 hooks then Duck would do fine for the wing. I would still stick with the goose shoulder for the tail. The wing is simple enough with a thin red stripe in the middle. The Lake George is a good fly for clear(er) waters. If the waters are muddy or stained very dark the white in the wings will tend to blend in with the surrounding waters. The red in the wing and the body/tail add a nice contrast to the white in the throat and the wing. Even if the fly is a few feet deep it will catch the fishes eye. An all round productive fly for both cold and warmwater species. - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. **** If you would like to purchase some Lake George wet flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-lake-george-3-pack/ You can also sign up for the newsletter at www.dressedirons.com If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Lake George wet fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/ Subscribe for more fly tying videos like this one: https://bit.ly/3sfHYOR Hook: Mustad 3399, #4-#14 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black & White Tail: Goose Quill, Red Rib: Danville Silver/Gold Mylar Tinsel, #14 Body: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, Red Hackle: Schlappen, White Wing: Goose Quill, Red & White The Lake George is a wonderful wet fly for tying if you want to start working on married and matched wings. The fly in the video is tied on a #4 hook and goose shoulder and quill work very well for the tail and the wing. I find Goose a little easier to work with especially if you are learning a new technique. However, if you are tying these on size 8, 10 or 12 hooks then Duck would do fine for the wing. I would still stick with the goose shoulder for the tail. The wing is simple enough with a thin red stripe in the middle. The Lake George is a good fly for clear(er) waters. If the waters are muddy or stained very dark the white in the wings will tend to blend in with the surrounding waters. The red in the wing and the body/tail add a nice contrast to the white in the throat and the wing. Even if the fly is a few feet deep it will catch the fishes eye. An all round productive fly for both cold and warmwater species. - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. **** If you would like to purchase some Lake George wet flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-lake-george-3-pack/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week(ish). You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for the newsletter at www.dressedirons.com If you would like to help Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly in this video though the following affiliate links. Head Cement - Fly-Tite - https://www.feather-craft.com/fly-tite-fly-tying-cement (non-affiliate) Wapsi Black Lacquer - https://www.feather-craft.com/lacquer-paint (non-affiliate) Trout, Ray Bergman - https://amzn.to/3l6b4wl The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies, Ian Whitelaw - https://amzn.to/3unw7gT Favorite Flies and Their History - Mary Orvis Marbury - https://amzn.to/3JTunC7 Forgotten Flies - Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils - https://amzn.to/3P1sUOe If you would like to make a donation to Dressed Irons to help with the cost of making quality tying videos, follow this link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3BHG9KPBYY4B4

Hook: Mustad S71S (34007) or Tiemco 811s, #2 - #6 Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 140 Denier, Tan Tail: Extra Select Craft Fur, Tan Legs: Sili Legs, Pumpkin Body: Rayon Chenille, Fine, Tan Wing: Extra Select Craft Fur, Tan, two strands of Flash Accent, Pearl and one strand Sili Legs, Pumpkin on each side of the head Eyes: Silver Bead Chain, Medium The Bonefish Squimp is a great shrimp pattern for shallow waters where a delicate presentation is needed but you want more action in the fly than say a Crazy Charlie. The craft fur, silicone legs and flash accent all move in the water even when this fly is sitting still. It is a easy pattern to tie and one that anyone casting to Bonefish should have in their fly box. - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Bonefish Squimp Flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/bonefish-squimp You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad S71S (34007) or Tiemco 811s, #2 - #6 Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 210 Denier, Fl. Pink Weight: 10 - 12 wraps of lead wire (optional) Tail: Tigger Barred Fl. Chartreuse Magnum Rabbit Zonker Flash: Two or Three strands of Flash accent, Pearl (optional) Body: Estaz Grande, Fl. Pink Eyes: Dumbbell eyes or Bead Chain Eyes, Silver or Gold, Size depends on how much weight you want in the fly The Electric Chicken is a great attractor pattern for Redfish. The bright colors and extra flash really catch the fishes eye while the movement of the rabbit Zonker tail draw them in. Using rabbit strips for tail in streamer flies can present a bit of a challenge to keep them from fouling up in the gap of the hook. In the Electric Chicken I use a technique I have been using for years to help minimize the tail fouling. It should work for you as well. - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Electric Chicken Flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/electric-chicken/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad S71S (34007) or Tiemco 811s, #2 - #6 Thread: Danville Flat Waxed Nylon, Tan Weight: 10 - 12 wraps of lead wire (optional) Tail: Extra Select Craft Fur, Cream Banding: Sharpie Marker, Brown or Black Legs: Pumpkin Sili-Legs, two on each side Body: Wool yarn or Sparkle Yarn, Brown and Cream Eyes: Dumbbell eyes or Bead Chain Eyes, Silver or Gold, Size depends on how much weight you want in the fly The Kwan fly was originally tied for Bonefish but is has been a very good Redfish fly as well over the years. The craft fur tail provides lots of movement as does the Sili-Legs. The alternating colors in the tail and in the body provide lots of contract on the bottom or in the water column and really helps to draw the fish in. It is a simple fly to tie with the yarn body being the only real challenge to complete. I used wool yarn in the video but you could use a Sparkle Yarn or Polypropylene yarn as well. There is no weed guard on this fly but many people do place a weed guard just behind the eye of the hook. - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Kwan flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/kwan-fly/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad S71S (34007) or Tiemco 811s, #2 - #6 Thread: UTC 140 Denier Tan Weight: 10 - 12 wraps of lead wire (optional) Tail: Extra Select Craft Fur, Tan Banding: Black or Brown Sharpie Legs: Pumpkin Sili-Legs, two on each side Body: Estaz Grande, or regular Estaz for smaller hooks, Tan Eyes: Dumbbell eyes or Bead Chain Eyes, Silver or Gold, Size depends on how much weight you want in the fly If you are heading to a salty destination that has some Redfish and you want to throw a fly to them then make certain to throw an Estaz Shrimp. This fly is so simple to tie but is so effective as to (possibly) only need this fly when fishing. You can tie this with more weight for fishing low in the water column or lighter for higher up. What ever the need. It can be stripped fast or slow and skooted right along the bottom like a real shrimp. Tan is the most often used color but Olive, Cream and Yellow seem to work well also. From a tying perspective it is also a great fly for newbies to get exposure to other materials and tying techniques. A fun tie and fun fly to fish. - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Estaz Shrimp patterns there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/estaz-shrimp/. If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com