Learn Fly Tying Lesson 3 For Beginners The Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear

[BarcaBoyz23]

Can't wait to give these a go!

[Salfordian35]

If you get super glue/varnish/head cement in the eye of the hook, just clear it (before it dries) using a dubbing needle, pin or scrap bit of fine wire. Some like to pass a fine hackle through the eye, which will soak up any excess varnish etc..

[jykmoy]

I notice you applied the varnish near the eye of the hook. Will that cover up the eyelet and make it difficult to thread a line through the hook?

[MrKoiking1]

these lessons are very relaxing, and very good to learn. the older folks know best, trust me!

[jemmelliee135]

absolutely brilliant. just the Dad I wish I'd had to show me how to tie flies

[724flyfisher]

Like your lessons, not the advistisement. Will be tying HR's next.

724flyfisher

[PocoLax1]

thanks for ur vids they've really help my flie tying

[megaklubb]

TX! really helps!

[jolting23]

thanks chap!

[marieh305]

Excellant pattern for grayling i have been have real success with this pattern without the tail and with the tail on my local river also had a few nice brown trout on this too.

[Patriotalliance]

Nice, I like to add a wing case to the fly,never thought about adding "varnish" the hares ear. Again great set of video"s. Cheers!

[pawnall2]

fantastic information spot on ,cheer's

[elmer3383]

Great job can't wait to try it  when the stream around here open back up

[aonymous2010]

tye all your flies now, then you'll be ready when the season starts

[trollin47]

Hi David, I'm a beginner in tying. I really enjoy your explanations, tips and showing closeups of not only the material being used but the step by step method. I have a number of your lessons saved within my YouTube play list. Thanks and keep making those lessons.

Trollin47

[31Marble]

you said it /b/rother

[McBeever2k9]

you could just use the tinsel from christmas for the gold rib

[dawgdrvr]

I started tying about 3 months ago. I have bought 3 or 4 books on tying fly's. I have found that your tying lessons for beginners videos have been more helpful than any book I've read.

[TheFishingschool]

the varnish secures the knot like glue and if you are worried about the knot get a whip finishing tool

[WEESTRAWZ]

thanks i now just use my fingers.

[WEESTRAWZ]

What does the varnish do? Also how do you tie the knot when you are tying off?

TightLines

Strawz

[kombuchamama]

Dave you are a big help I have read many books that show you how to tyflys but none are as good as you are.

P.S your good

[349561]

I think this will be helpful to me as a beginner. Once I learn how, though; I will be tying different flies, suited for Oklahoma fish and waters.  Cheers-

[peanut333s]

when you said 'keep me posted', here we go! i made this fly with dog hair instead of dubbing material, and caught 2 trout over 4lb! youre the best mate!

[dml1010]

Thats economical lol. Good idea.

[themangaking12]

hello my name is gustav and im 13 yers old can you give me some tipps how to do a dubbing bruch pleese see you later in next video

gustav h/themangaking12

[Kardall]

Get a Popsicle stick

There are 2 types of Velcro, really heavy (lots of points in it) and lighter stuff which doesn't have as many points in it.

The more points in it, the more it's going to pull on the dubbing.

Anyway. You use glue or some kind of double sided tape to attach the Velcro to the Popsicle stick. Just cut it into little squares, pull apart the two sides of Velcro and glue it down so it looks like the one he has in the video.

[solamisandwich]

i did well on this fly as well as the first two i think you should keep up the good work

[djshrew]

watched the first 3 vids, they are great please keep them comming. I use to tye flies at school about 6-8 years ago, and had completely forgot the tricks. but these are great, could i request the gray duster and the may fly with wings and extended body as i use to get great sucsess with these two.

Thanks again dave.

[topflyman]

Hi twinkies0382

Thanks for your comments. We do try to keep things simple and viewer friendly. Hope you keep on improving. The more you do the easier it gets.

Happy fishing

DaveC. and the Team

[chasedutahz]

Dave - just started tying my own flies about a year ago. I've found your instructions to be extremely helpful and I appreciate your insight.  Thanks for the videos. Please keep making more!

[twinkies0382]

ive been tying for about a year and the video that came with the kit dindnt explaine every thing corectly. but from watching your vids ive learnd a lot more in the past week than a year with the vid

[topflyman]

Hi etnies4life

Thanks for your e-mail.

I am tempted to ask what colour balloon but will refrain. If rainbows were the brightest fish on the planet we would not catch many on the fly.

Happy fishing

DaveC. and the Team

[topflyman]

hi eagleflies2

The vid. was done on a size 10 wet fly hook.

You will find sizes 10,12,14 and even 16 effectve.( with or without gold head)

Happy fishing

DaveC and the Team

[eagleflies2]

what size hook is that?

[eagleflies2]

i have a question i started like 1 year ago and i cant figure theses things out i mean there are only like 2 of my flies that work but these fish are very picky any sugestions?

drew

[etnies4life]

hi mate where are you fishing ive spooned one of the largest rainbow ive caught saturday and found tin foil and a ballon in him that is not picky to me hehe.

[flyfisher2k8]

what size hook can you use with 5 millimetre beads please get back soon and i also got some hooks with beeds already on them

ryan jeffery

[topflyman]

Hi Ryan

Gold or copper beads mostly 3mm on 12s and 10s

Happy fishing

DaveC. and the Team

[flyfisher2k8]

what millimetre are the beeds and what size hook do you use ryan jeffery

[topflyman]

Hi techonefourthree

Welcome aboard. Happy to be of service. Keep your flies and powder dry.

Happy Fishing

DaveC and the Team

[techonefourthree]

Many years of wanting to tie flys brought me to this site. The simplicity and detail of which you operate is perfect. I truely appreciate what you are doing. Gunnery Sergeant C.S. Gurley USMC Rtd

[flyfisher2k8]

thanks for the comment i will try regards were can you get dubbing brushes from ryan jeffery

[topflyman]

Hi flyfisher2k8

Thanks for your comments. The dubbing is usually hare body fur, I also use rabbit body fur. I do various mixes with additional fluorescent fibres added in moderate quantities. Recently I have acquired possum skin and it is a brilliant dubbing medium. Try it if you can get it.

Happy Fishing

Dave C. and the Team

[NANAKISONOFSETO]

@topflyman Where would you suggest finding these supplies at (the feathers, beads, etc, etc...)?

[flyfisher2k8]

great video what can you use for dubbing

[myrfyman]

can you please do a small knot demonstration like very veery slowly please??! thank you, ive been tying flies for 2 years now and i can do everything as good as you, but I use a really bad knot, i need help.

[ar1000thur]

Well done Dave, as a complete novice new to the scene may I thank you for your clarity of instruction...keep up the good work! Arthur

[topflyman]

Hi Arthur

Thanks for your comments. Will do.

Regards. Happy New Year

DaveC. and the Team

[gluggag]

Very good introduction to fly tying

[topflyman]

Hi

Thanks for your comments.

Happy New Year

Dave C. and Team

[Bayview05]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I have done flys 1-3 and they are one of my best ones!! Thank you.

[topflyman]

Hi

Thanks for your comments.We hope you are still making progress.

Happy New Year

Dave C. and Team

[pte61kelly]

Good work there, treat yourself to a whip finishing tool this xmas.

[topflyman]

Hi pte

did not need one 60 yrs. ago and dont feel the need for a change now.

Thanks for watching.

Dave C.

[mayfly262]

it is really easy

[GAFlyGuys]

you make is look easy !!!!

[fullbowe38]

Not only do you make it look easy, you make it look like fun. I got interested recently and your videos here are a great alternative to buying expensive books or dvd's.

Thanks!

Kenny

Omaha Nebraska

[Jeter2rocks111]

Thanks David, Im only 12 but interested in fly tying! Your easy directions our helping my fly fishing and fly typing skills. Havn't landed any trout yet, just blue gill here in Pa

[blangsdale]

A proper gentleman with a flair for clearly passing on information - makes learning to tie flies an engrossing pleasure. All his flies are catchers I assure you!!! Thank you very much David

[aappio]

good staff!!!!!!!!!!! i like

[eternalartisan]

whats your web site adress

[FalkirkFisher]

Excellent work auld fella, Keep them coming.

[daviddowling364]

good stuff great lesson

[stoatstroker]

Just took delivery of a beginners fly tying kit today. I only purchased it after being inspired by your lessons. I'm now subscribed!

Pete (Aberdeenshire)

[topflyman]

Hi Pete,

Hope you are getting on well with your new fly tying kit. More lessons are on the way !!

Regards

David Cammiss

[timnewberry]

Great stuff. I have a dozen of each of these in my fly box now. keep up the good work.

Tim

[topflyman]

Hi Tim,

Thanks for your comments on both youtube and my own site. I'm really pleased your doing well.