Tying the Tuffleye Spoon Fly - Part 1

[shakeyfly]

Any special wire you are using for the weed guard? Ever try this fly for Northeast Stripers?

[FlyFishVideo]

We'll have to see if Steve is watching this. I use titanium wire for my weedguards. They're difficult to bend but maintain their shape once set and are very flexible. The fly is designed to imitate a crab, so any fish that takes a crab should take a spoon fly.

[sasquatch446]

what is the purpose of the alcohol pads

[FlyFishVideo]

When the Tuffleye material cures, it leaves a tacky surface that is removed using alcohol. The pads are a convenient method of carrying the alcohol around when tying or when at the bench.

[psychodelicdragon]

cool tying!!

have to try this one!!!