Spent Caddis by A.K. Best

[poop7217]

what kind of bodkin/scissor is that?

[aigaki85]

In the video he uses a mallard feather but at the end it recommends a blond hen pheasant flank tip. Which is better?

[yourmotherFer]

@aigaki85 Both are great, and its a easier to get of hold of a hen pheasant then a mallard hen. Don't forget, you can use any feather that has the same shape.

[chasedutahz]

A.K., I've been reading about you in John's books. I was already a fan before I even found this video. I'll be watching for more posts from you. Respond if you read this post.

[Snapjockey]

Gotioz

You're right - that is a Europe 12.

[BOWSnBROWNS]

Hate to break it to you Gotioz, but the europe 12-from what I know and researched-is tied with a parachute hackle, and with or without a tent style wing.

[DryFlyRiver]

He makes it looks so simple. :| I wish it was that easy for me. That brings up the statement "practice makes perfect".

[Gotioz]

hate to break it to u guys but that fly is called europe 12 and its not an imitation of a dead caddis. its famous all over europe and actually its the best fly ever. the trout, rainbow and the grayling they all love it:D

[UPeopleRFunnyAnimals]

I don't know but it looks alot like a caddis to me. Isn't that the point? Not what its is called but what it can emulate.

[moretallica]

that bobbin is pretty sick

[alirzb]

i know right? i cant find one anywhere!

[eggmanpop]

im 13 and im reading a book called even brook trout get the blues and he is in it.

good video.

[moonmaster587]

A Fly Tying Master In Deed!!! Very Understandable Video

[mountingoat]

"bugs die just like people" that is honesty

[27KITA]

Nice camera work and always a pleasure watching A.K. tie. See you in Somerset.

[sasquatch446]

somerset in what state

[oxquo]

Loved this fly!!! Great video as well. I have watched the carp rise for spent caddis flies for a long time now and while fishing a caddis adult I landed very few. The simplicity of this fly should allow everyone to carry a few. Thanks for sharing!!!

[grrumpff]

wait a second, do the caddis die when they hatch? o.O or do the bump into eatchother & faint & land in the water? =P

Thanks for posting the awesome vid!

[HotTuna1717]

"All bugs die sooner or later like people"....you kill me AK! Thanks for all the great info over the years.

[ubbrd]

One of the great tyers. Excellent camera work. Well explained and easy to understand. Top fly as well.

[aileenellis]

Nice caddis. How will the fly hold up if the wings - feather - get wet?

[PUREheadshot]

Nice looking caddis

[tunedin2]

very informative, excellent walk through and nice skills.

much appreciated

T2

[flyfishingperson]

No problem. Good luck with your tying. Bill

[fishinscot]

Thank you, AK. I am only recently starting tying but it is great to be able to see a master at work. For what it is worth, it may be beneficial to have the filming done from your perspective instead of from the opposite side of the vice. Still a great resource and thank you again.

[flyfishingperson]

I'm a little confused regarding your comments about seeing the action from the tyer's point of view. It IS from the tyer's point of view. I have a small camera only a few inches between his eyes and the fly he is tying. Again, thanks for your comments.

Hope you have great success tying. Best regards.

Bill

Producer

[fishinscot]

Bill - please accept my apologies for my "recommendation." As I stated earlier I am new to tying and thought that it was a different point of view. I appreciate your work and have learned quite a bit from this clip. Perhaps I can learn to look more closely before I make a "helpful" comment in the future. Thanks again for a helpful clip and again, please accept my apology.

[tommymetro]

Thank you AK. I am familiar with some of your works. Sush as books and video. I think i ordered some material from you once.Good video work and i liked the recipe at the end. Welcome to the age of video.What a great way to share and learn. Rambo might even learn something!