Learn Fly Tying Lesson 3 For Beginners The Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear
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Can't wait to give these a go!
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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..
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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?
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these lessons are very relaxing, and very good to learn. the older folks know best, trust me!
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absolutely brilliant. just the Dad I wish I'd had to show me how to tie flies
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@topflyman Where would you suggest finding these supplies at (the feathers, beads, etc, etc...)?
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Like your lessons, not the advistisement. Will be tying HR's next.
724flyfisher
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thanks for ur vids they've really help my flie tying
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TX! really helps!
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
topflyman 3 years ago
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 3 years ago
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
topflyman 3 years ago
Hi Ryan
Gold or copper beads mostly 3mm on 12s and 10s
Happy fishing
DaveC. and the Team
topflyman 3 years ago
Hi techonefourthree
Welcome aboard. Happy to be of service. Keep your flies and powder dry.
Happy Fishing
DaveC and the Team
topflyman 3 years ago
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
topflyman 3 years ago