This is the most outstanding and detailed 'video on fly lines and backing. Even though I am seventy-five years old, and I have been fly fishing for a long time, I still learned quite a bit. Thank you for your excellent video.
@kevinjtoner5 күн бұрын
I was looking for the up-eye hook. I love your streamers, especially your bass and carp streamers. Thank you Peter!!! 👍🎣
@hooked4lifeca5 күн бұрын
Ya, the up-eye hook isn't need with these very short shanked hooks.
@robertpearson73786 күн бұрын
How to those hooks Gamakatsu or Daiichi affect how the fly rides thru the water. Before you used up eye hooks to keep them riding level
@hooked4lifeca6 күн бұрын
Good question. The weight being concentrated in the front of the fly keeps it riding level.
@FlyTyer19486 күн бұрын
Those Gamakatsu hooks look almost but not quite like circle hooks. Have you tested the saltwater Weamer tied on circle hook? I quite agree that shorter shanks with wider gapes are much more effective.
@hooked4lifeca6 күн бұрын
I used circle hooks briefly quite a few years ago, but with not enough action to form an opinion on them. I'd imagine that when swung they would work, but not when stripped.
@randallkadish56636 күн бұрын
What about swinging flies on a river with a sinking line? What length leader do you use? I often heard I should use a short 4-foot leader.
@hooked4lifeca6 күн бұрын
Typically 8' to 10' as my flies sink well.
@randallkadish56636 күн бұрын
Thank you!!!!!!!
@Charactermatters6507 күн бұрын
Yup - steelhead….looks like an emerald shiner
@athanasiossclavos27607 күн бұрын
Instead of the marabou can you just use craft fur
@hooked4lifeca6 күн бұрын
If you're fishing turbulent currents the craft fur would be OK, but it's not a good choice for slower currents/speeds. Marabou simply moves better.
@zoomlink3337 күн бұрын
Thank you for the updated pattern. I'm going to tie and try it.. 🍻
@stephenrosenfeld8337 күн бұрын
Hi Peter. I've seen some Deceiver patterns with a loop of heavy mono tied in under the tail to prevent fouling. I don't know if it's more effective than bucktail, but it's equally simple. I'm going to tie some of these for stripers.
@hooked4lifeca6 күн бұрын
I've tried the loop as well. It did the job preventing fouling, but my fish catching with the fly wasn't impressive. I went back to no loop and catching fish. The loop shouldn't have made a difference, but it did.
@stephenrosenfeld8336 күн бұрын
@@hooked4lifeca I'll go with your tested empirical knowledge! Thanks.
@brianhoover22947 күн бұрын
Is the brown trout version fishable on a 5wt? I’m definitely going to try some of these on my local streams for smallmouth and trout. Thanks!
@hooked4lifeca6 күн бұрын
Most definitely. I've fished it on lighter rods than a 5.
@loomi478 күн бұрын
I have a little question about polyleaders. 2 polyleaders in the same strength and density,like 12lb trout intermediate 8ft and 10ft,they have the similar weight but different length.Which one of them is good at turning big flies ,and which one is good at presentation?does it make difference?
@hooked4lifeca7 күн бұрын
All else being equal, the shorter PolyLeader will turn over big flies better than a long one.
@JackTo118 күн бұрын
Even on a basic fly still showed precision and experience in this tie - every thread intentional, every feather in its place. Satisfying to watch
@danielnewman48768 күн бұрын
Fantastic tutorial , thank you sir
@lintonhackland47299 күн бұрын
Thanks for very helpful videos. Peter, I have recently started trout spey on the Tongariro in New Zealand. I have a 4wt with integrated 4 (325g) Skagit line. I also have a set of Airflo 5ft trout polyleaders. Can I use the 5ft floater for indicator nymphing heavy bombs and eggs for our steelhead? Will it create enough of an anchor? Regards Linton
@lintonhackland47297 күн бұрын
I take it that's a yes?
@davemurphy381310 күн бұрын
How to prove that you’re targeting walleye: make a youtube video about targeting walleye. :)
@user-po7iv4ni3o11 күн бұрын
Can't fight capillary action.
@mikeodriscoll908211 күн бұрын
I can't understand why gloomis don't make travel fly rods.. they are missing out on a bug market ... travel rods are.so convenient to fit into suitcase for international travel and no worrying about loosing big old rod tubes
@danielgoggans511912 күн бұрын
Long time listener, first time caller Man, I just really appreciate what you do my kind of videos
@randallkadish566312 күн бұрын
Always learn a lot from you.
@wilsonallen783113 күн бұрын
Good video ty
@zachofall15 күн бұрын
Looks perfect
@loomi4718 күн бұрын
Few weeks ago, I almost pull the trigger on the G loomis 3wt short spey,but finally I bought the Sage HD 2wt which was on sale😂.
@nicholastorenvliet946418 күн бұрын
Just splurged on a 4 wt Loop 7X. Somewhat similar to the rod you have. It's an absolute pleasure to cast! Looking forward to seeing what line and tips you end up choosing.
@heavenknowsimmiserablenow1420 күн бұрын
Congratulations on 50 years. The 4wt looks like a lot of fun. I have other rods, but I tend to only use my 10'4" 5wt switch and 10' 6wt switch. In the summer I do mostly dries, and I've went down to a #16 on the 6wt. The shorter rods also make it easier to net fish.
@fudd12620 күн бұрын
Howdy Peter can’t wait to see the rod in action. I am in the market for a Spey or skagit set up for Smallies… still doing my homework peace✌🏻
@ryantherock766421 күн бұрын
Hi Peter it’s now 2024 have you found a rod better than the Asquith?
@hooked4lifeca19 күн бұрын
Ya, another Asquith. ;) Seriously, I don't usually think in terms of good, better, best. For fishing rods, it's just a matter of the fishing situation and what I felt like fishing that day. For pure performance, the Asquith and NRX+ are usually near or at the top of any rod competition.
@mikecrook865022 күн бұрын
Thanks Peter nice looking fly I bet the crappie and will like it also. 👍🏻
@philkuhn361627 күн бұрын
Very nice. I also enjoy all your videos. 😎
@keithgillogly767528 күн бұрын
I just love all your videos.
@hirundio28 күн бұрын
thank you very much for this explanation, peter! best wishes
@garyproctor6123Ай бұрын
Really enjoying the Canadian Fly Patterns series...... the book isn't available in the US so please keep the series going !!!! Thanks and Take Care
@JCS_72Ай бұрын
Pearl and White pretty much catches everything down here in Florida! The simplest flies are usually the best!
@larrycipollone7202Ай бұрын
Great job explaining every detail throughout the tie.
@brianfeeney9493Ай бұрын
Thanks 🎉 Peter !!!! 🌟🎣💫
@johnlobsta3640Ай бұрын
Excellent video! part 1 and 2! Thank you so much! #fishingdad
@Steve-rr3gcКүн бұрын
I have 2 rods with the upper section broke 3-4” from tip. This won’t work. Any suggestions other than placing a nail/drill bit in at that give NO flex
@jayr7471Ай бұрын
So a chartreuse bugger, minus one hackle add a wing, with a cheesy name.
@austinkeyes418Ай бұрын
I’ve never seen someone so confident they wont catch a fish.
@heavenknowsimmiserablenow14Ай бұрын
Looks like a zooplankton. Pearl body tubing works nice for wings. I got this from Michael Gorman's book.
@zone3adk872Ай бұрын
What book? Sorry if i'm not up-to-date. Great vid as always.
@hooked4lifecaАй бұрын
The intro vid that explains it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oomzkoB3e5WGr5o
@wschield608Ай бұрын
Who knew? Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@andrewbilotta6735Ай бұрын
I have St. Croix Mojo bass 7ft. 9in. 8wt. The carp on the Delaware River are large. Is that rod enough ?
@hooked4lifecaАй бұрын
Yes, the shorter 7' 9" rod has more leverage on a fish than a 9' rod. An 8 wt. is enough as well. I've landed huge carp on an 8.
@artmias5538Ай бұрын
That, sir, is a marabou masterpiece! Great video! Greatly appreciated. Cheers.
@YorkshireSalmonGuideАй бұрын
My fault is ticking the water have you any advice to stop the fly / leader ticking the surface
@hooked4lifecaАй бұрын
There are a variety of reasons for this but the main two are: 1: Being too aggressive with the forward stroke which doesn't allow enough time for the backcast to roll out, usually with overpowering the forward stroke early on. This causes the fly to kick over and smack the water. 2: Dipping the rod tip at the end of the backcast which aims the fly at the water. Easiest way to avoid the problem plus improve distance also involves two things: 1: Watch your backcast. It's amazing how many problems this cures. 2: Incorporate drift into the backcast with a hand raise at the end. This not only will improve distance, but it results in the backcast having extra time to roll out, plus it makes that early overpower more difficult to accomplish. It slows us down, which is always a good thing.
@stevenknox8111Ай бұрын
How would this rod handle say intermediate short head (pike lines) and larger flies?
@hooked4lifecaАй бұрын
No problem at all. I use Airflo 375 grain Sniper 9 wt. lines on it with no difficulty and those lines can chuck pike flies with ease.
@matthewgallant1301Ай бұрын
Thank you! Could I use yellow dumbbell eyes instead to get it down a bit in the water column?
@heavenknowsimmiserablenow14Ай бұрын
Have you tried a mini version with spun CDC?
@derekhawkins7290Ай бұрын
Your videos make more sense than any others I have seen on this Web!!!,