Nicely done! That was a smart change to wrap the green layer first to avoid the awkwardness off the hook eye later on!
@SoggySleeves2 жыл бұрын
This was the first fly I tried that on! I like the way it worked out. But from now on, I think I’ll apply some super glue to the body before laying down the belly dubbing. Seems like a week point the way it is.
@dandoan48615 ай бұрын
Thank you, this was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Brilliant.
@SoggySleeves5 ай бұрын
I’m glad it helped! I’ve since made some modifications. Hoping to film some more tutorials soon. Thanks for watching!
@dandoan48615 ай бұрын
When I went to tie it, the top white dubbing loop would very easily pull back and out and the whole belly would unravel. Do you have any tips to avoid that?
@Ghosthawk332nd2 жыл бұрын
Nice trick with 2 dubbing loops. Taught me a cool new trick. Thank you!
@lynettebogden57892 жыл бұрын
This talent has always intrigued me. Great work.
@craigwaythomas12192 жыл бұрын
Double loops, never done that before. Makes for a sweet two tone minnow.....and balanced no less!
@kennethsanders963 Жыл бұрын
also a note , when applying the bead on the pin before tying it down .Position the bead in reverse direction (there is a large opening and a small opening )Place the lg. opening on the hook point and slide it up to the head of the pin.The bead will then form around the head of the pin .BE CAREFUL not to apply to much resin ,it adds weight to the head. To check the balance run a pin or wire through the eye of the hook and suspend it in the air the hook should balance horizontaly (flat).If not, you can adjust the pin and bead forward or backward when tying the next one.
@MayheM_72 Жыл бұрын
This looks GREAT! I recently discovered "balanced" flies, and I was looking for a small baitfish pattern to hang on a dropper beneath a foam terrestrial. I will give this one a try!
@brentshaffer18919 ай бұрын
Nice job Soggy!! Thanks
@zugbug72 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I tie one very similar for Pyramid.
@SoggySleeves2 жыл бұрын
They sure are effective. I’ve started tying a similar version using craft fur. If it does well at pyramid next week, I’ll make a video for that one as well.
@mercertevyn2 жыл бұрын
Awesome pattern! Thanks for the great video.
@mercertevyn2 жыл бұрын
Going to be at pyrmid this upcoming weekend. Hope to run into you on the water, bossman.
@SoggySleeves2 жыл бұрын
Just look for the Tacoma! It’ll happen eventually. Good luck! 👊🏽
@MikeSevon2 жыл бұрын
Good looking fly!!well done!
@edwardherman3450 Жыл бұрын
Excellent , thanks for sharing.
@oldsmugglerflyfishing Жыл бұрын
Awesome fly
@bonniepeterson30832 жыл бұрын
Amazing! You've got skill.
@sergtang5593 Жыл бұрын
Love it 👍
@markrigg6623 Жыл бұрын
Why would you "balance" it. ? That restricts its action.
@seamushoward5785 Жыл бұрын
very nice where could I get some of those for my trip in March if possible
@SoggySleeves Жыл бұрын
I wish I had the free time to do custom orders right now! No promises on my end. I’ll reach out to you if I end up being able to whip up a dozen or so before your trip. But in the meantime, your safest bet is to reach out to Reno Fly Shop, or trout_trap on Instagram. I know trout_trap does custom orders. And I think the Reno fly shop has a balanced baitfish pattern for pyramid. If you do reach out to them, would you mind mentioning my name? Not because they’d give you a discount or anything, I just admire those guys and want to get my name out there more.
@seamushoward5785 Жыл бұрын
@@SoggySleeves that would be awesome or a mix of flies you feel would work pretty good that time of year thanks again keep up the good work
@SoggySleeves Жыл бұрын
@@seamushoward5785 I’ll let you know! Thanks!
@cachi-7878 Жыл бұрын
Why do you use a pin to place the bead? What happens if your bead was placed on the hook near the hook eye? Would it not ride upside down?
@SoggySleeves Жыл бұрын
Offsetting the bead with a pin is just the traditional way of making the fly “balanced”, so It hangs completely horizontal when suspended in the water. I actually almost never use this method anymore. Now I just use an “Insta-Jig” bead, and place it on the jig hook. No pin assembly. It doesn’t hang completely horizontal, more like 45°, when using the insta-jig bead, but it really doesn’t make any difference. If there’s any sort of wind or chop on the surface, causing the fly to move, it will hang horizontally. The reality of it is, I doubt either method actually catches more fish than just using a straight-shank hook, and a classic bead for weight. At lost not in a significant way. I think us fisherman do a lot of things to boost our own confidence, and fish probably don’t care haha.