I noticed that you had a pair of curved scissors. What advantages are there to using a pair of curved scissors that influenced your decision to buy them?
To tell the truth, they were the best (sharpest) pair of scissors I had at the time. I also found that the curve allowed me to be less likely to cut something I didn't intend since the curve sloped away other than the cut point. That said, I now use a pair of Dr. Slick straight scissors most of the time - the small ones I can keep in my hand as I tie and not be in the way. Scissors tend to be a personal preference thing unless you're cutting something that is curved. Then the curve helps.
There's no reason why you can't. I just chose not to since I didn't feel that the fly really needid it. Sometimes I'll just use superglue on a few wraps without a whip finish and it holds just as well also. I don't expect my flies to last forever ( too much 'squirrel fishing' and stump catchin') so by reducing a step, I reduce the time it takes me to tie it.
i have actually used a dark colored monofilament for legs, alot stiffer but it seems to attract fish just the same, only difference is that you pretty much have to tie it in perpendicular to the fly seeing as it does not bend very well. great videos, need to make lots more!
This is awesome!!:) I'm just beginning fly tying, and I'm wondering two things, would I be able to use pipe cleaner for chinelle(however it's spelled), and are they any substitutes for rubber legs? Thanks:)
Although pipe cleaner could be used for this, It's not as dense a material as the chenille used in tying and for sweater making and wouldn't do quite as well. If you don't have a fly shop nearby, go to WalMart, Hobby Lobby, or another store that carries yarn and ask if they have any chenille. You need to get the smallest diameter they have to use for Wooly Buggers and other flies, but you can get a lifetime supply for $4-5 per color this way.
For rubber legs, just use the small diameter rubber bands like they wrap papers in, or take a bungee cord apart and there's a bunch of rubber legs in it. If they're light colored and you want them barred, take a look at the tying tips video on making barred legs.
heres a little cheap tip that could help you,what i did is for foam i cut up a nerf dart into strips and legs i cut thin pieces of a rubber band or use a already thin rubberband if you have one ,i catch alot and it seems to work just as good! good luck fishing
Sometimes I use the rotary feature, sometimes I don't. In this case, there isn't much material to wind on and it would take longer to tie off the thread and use the rotary than to just wind the material on. On other flys, I'll use the rotary feature, such as the Spooky Shad or when tying a silver tinsel body on a long hook. Tyer's preference I guess.
The things that struck me about this fly were, one, its simplicity (a big plus in my book) and two, the elegant technique used to tie in the legs. Rubber legs can be quite the hair puller if one does not pay attention.
BETON
stiucasb 1 week ago
Thanks!
SouthGaKayakFishing 6 months ago
Well done! What does the chenille add to the spider as far as its ability to attract fish?
SouthGaKayakFishing 6 months ago
@SouthGaKayakFishing The crystal chenille adds a little flash and makes the body a little meatier. But truth be told it works quite well without it.
FlyFishVideo 6 months ago
I noticed that you had a pair of curved scissors. What advantages are there to using a pair of curved scissors that influenced your decision to buy them?
TheJasonmurphy2005 11 months ago
To tell the truth, they were the best (sharpest) pair of scissors I had at the time. I also found that the curve allowed me to be less likely to cut something I didn't intend since the curve sloped away other than the cut point. That said, I now use a pair of Dr. Slick straight scissors most of the time - the small ones I can keep in my hand as I tie and not be in the way. Scissors tend to be a personal preference thing unless you're cutting something that is curved. Then the curve helps.
FlyFishVideo 11 months ago
Why don't you match the color of your tying thread to the color of the material that you use? The black thread makes it look less nice.
sailfish42030 1 year ago
im new at fly tying but why didnt you use the cement glue
soccerstaramc 1 year ago
There's no reason why you can't. I just chose not to since I didn't feel that the fly really needid it. Sometimes I'll just use superglue on a few wraps without a whip finish and it holds just as well also. I don't expect my flies to last forever ( too much 'squirrel fishing' and stump catchin') so by reducing a step, I reduce the time it takes me to tie it.
FlyFishVideo 1 year ago
very nice fly, loved it.
shadowdemon542 2 years ago
Keep watching - there's an even simpler version called the Johnny Fly coming in a new video.
FlyFishVideo 2 years ago
i will be sure to check it out. funny, whenever i watch this video i am always making flies.
shadowdemon542 2 years ago
i have actually used a dark colored monofilament for legs, alot stiffer but it seems to attract fish just the same, only difference is that you pretty much have to tie it in perpendicular to the fly seeing as it does not bend very well. great videos, need to make lots more!
50000276a 3 years ago
Excellent Video for a beginner like myself.
Thanks for taking the time to post the video for us to enjoy.
timbotide 3 years ago
This is awesome!!:) I'm just beginning fly tying, and I'm wondering two things, would I be able to use pipe cleaner for chinelle(however it's spelled), and are they any substitutes for rubber legs? Thanks:)
Crazyguitarist1 4 years ago
Although pipe cleaner could be used for this, It's not as dense a material as the chenille used in tying and for sweater making and wouldn't do quite as well. If you don't have a fly shop nearby, go to WalMart, Hobby Lobby, or another store that carries yarn and ask if they have any chenille. You need to get the smallest diameter they have to use for Wooly Buggers and other flies, but you can get a lifetime supply for $4-5 per color this way.
FlyFishVideo 4 years ago
Awesome:)Thanks:)
Crazyguitarist1 4 years ago
For rubber legs, just use the small diameter rubber bands like they wrap papers in, or take a bungee cord apart and there's a bunch of rubber legs in it. If they're light colored and you want them barred, take a look at the tying tips video on making barred legs.
FlyFishVideo 4 years ago
heres a little cheap tip that could help you,what i did is for foam i cut up a nerf dart into strips and legs i cut thin pieces of a rubber band or use a already thin rubberband if you have one ,i catch alot and it seems to work just as good! good luck fishing
m1garand77 2 years ago
I keep on coming back to this video, it's simplicity makes it a powerful little fish catcher.
Casting For Recovery needs flies, a few of these will be headed that way.
blondyjoon 4 years ago
i thought a spider had 8 legs
assassander 4 years ago
Fish can't count.
FlyFishVideo 4 years ago
nice one ;)
assassander 4 years ago
so simple yet works good. i have alittle trouble making the legs splay, but im getting better.
snowman6990 4 years ago
trout want take this when fly fishing in streams?
paintball1235 4 years ago
This is my go to fly on slow days. Good Job!
Rustyleee 4 years ago
why aren't you using the rotary vise to wind materials on the hook - much faster !
eetshite 4 years ago
Sometimes I use the rotary feature, sometimes I don't. In this case, there isn't much material to wind on and it would take longer to tie off the thread and use the rotary than to just wind the material on. On other flys, I'll use the rotary feature, such as the Spooky Shad or when tying a silver tinsel body on a long hook. Tyer's preference I guess.
FlyFishVideo 4 years ago
it's a foam betel with rubber legs
flyfisher1234 4 years ago
Good Job!!!
oyon4 4 years ago
The things that struck me about this fly were, one, its simplicity (a big plus in my book) and two, the elegant technique used to tie in the legs. Rubber legs can be quite the hair puller if one does not pay attention.
rrhyne56 4 years ago