BUG OF THE MONTH - Blue Wing Olive Dry Fly with Neil Luehring

We may be biased, but this little pattern is one of the best dry fly imitations for fooling even the wariest of trout. Long time Angler's Covey guide Neil Luehring, walks us through each step for tying his Blue Wing Olive. This fly can be tied in a variety of sizes and colors to match a multitude of mayfly species, not just the Blue Wing Olive. Try them in yellow for matching the ever prevalent Pale Morning Dun! Tie some up and let us know what you think in the comments below!
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Materials:
Hook: Timeco 100 or 101
Thread: UTC 70 Olive
Tail: Hackle Fibers
Body: Superfine Dubbing
Wing: Widows Web
Hackle: Dry Fly Hackle
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[@MichaelRoth-h1q]

One of the best tying videos I’ve watched. I appreciate all the techniques and materials shared - which can be applied in tying a range of patterns. We need Neil to offer a tying class through the Covey. Thorough, detailed, and clear instruction. Really great. Thanks Neil and the Covey for sharing,

[@AnglersCovey]

Thank you for the feedback and for watching! We’d love to have Neil do a class!

[@Rick-yd5pf]

Thanks Neil - appreciate the patient instruction.

[@D2Aonthefly]

By far the best video I've seen on fly tying, very educational for a beginner like me. Thank you for sharing and please continue to post these! 👍🏼

[@AnglersCovey]

Thank you so much for your feedback! We appreciate you watching!

[@ronuhlenhopp5819]

Your expertise and shared knowledge is outstanding!! Thank you!!

[@AnglersCovey]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@kansasscout4322]

Thanks for posting. I really got a lot out of this. I'm focused on tying various BWO flies.

[@AnglersCovey]

Thank you for watching! We’re thrilled you got a lot out of our video!

[@gregallard2317]

Terrific tying tips, Neil.

[@kenb4685]

Nice work and helpful tips. Thankyou.

[@davehall2160]

Thanks Neil for explaining what you do, wish I knew about this channel earlier 😀 Thanks for the video

[@CBL138]

Neil, awesome fly! Thank you for sharing the technique.

[@AnglersCovey]

Thank you for watching!

[@cyguy8577]

This is an EXCELLENT video!!!!!!!

[@AnglersCovey]

Thank you for watching!

[@RobertMichaelAuthor]

Great video, Neil. I struggle with tying off the hackle at the front, so this method looks great. I like to blend my own dubbing for nymphs but use Superfine for dries. I should have thought of blending the different olives and greens I have to get a custom color. I have experimented with blending wool fibers with acrylic, antron, and natural fibers (like CDC, rabbit, and deer hair fluff) to make custom colors of dry fly dubbing but tend to get clumps like you mentioned.

[@AnglersCovey]

Thanks for the comment Robert. Neil is one of the best at tying dry flies. Love hearing about your custom dubbing blends!

[@kennethsanders963]

EP fibers also work well or sparkle yarn in light grey/dark grey.Both work well as well for wing posts.Not all fly shops carry widows web fibres.What he is doing with the dubbing is called "carding".I've been tying for 50+ yrs. and I have found holding the thread "up" like you is by far the best way to dub.The tighter the dubbing is the more buoyancy the fly will have.I have both saddles by whiting as you, and for larger flies I use a speckled Blue dun saddle ALSO BY Whiteing.The tips on the midge saddle tend to be #20-24 . I ALSO HAVE 8 /100's pacs all sizes and colures. COOL😃 I don't mean to brag but it's so nice to know I have the material on hand when it comes time to tye a specific fly.Your way of doing the hackle is so cool I'm going to perfect your style. Thanx for the pattern Neil .From Calgary,Alberta Canada. thank you. Ken ( I'M 69 AND STILL❤ TYING AND FISHING).👍Watching a BWO ridding on the water surface, Neil is right the front half of the fly is like lying face down on the floor and pushing up with your hands ,arching your back .that image is exactly how a BWO looks on the water...I enjoyed your tutorial very much . HAPPY TYING!

[@burtonbrocious171]

Very well articulated excellent video tks 😊

[@beo77]

Nice video Neil. Is there a reason why you prefer this style versus the parachute style? I think you addressed it a little bit towards the end of the video. I have found the parachute style to be very durable and easy to clean. Just started tying w cdc.

[@NeilLuehringFlyFishing]

I have tied this fly as a parachute in the past, it is easy to do by simply wrapping the hackle at the base of the wing, I prefer this approach as it is far more durable. I also find that the fly sits better on the water with the clipped hackle and you can change the stance of the bug by varying the cut on the hackle.

[@Roddreel]

very well explain tutorial. Thanks for sharing

[@OscarOverlanding]

Thank you!

[@AnglersCovey]

You're welcome!

[@sputnick66]

first time viewing your channel, great tie and great explanation of everything you're doing. Thanks.

[@AnglersCovey]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@robertperman8967]

Very nice! Tight lines🕷️🐜🐛!!!!!

[@danielmeyer6082]

It would be nice if the music wasn't playing over your voice.

[@AnglersCovey]

Thank you Daniel for your feedback. This has been addressed and you will find our newer videos no longer have this issue. We hope you enjoy!

[@bobmartin615]

I catch a lot of fish on them thanks for the video

[@jonwurts2252]

What thread do you use? Thank you!!

[@AnglersCovey]

All materials are listed in the description. Neil is using UTC 70 in Olive

[@midgemaniaflyfishing]

G.O.A.T

[@AnglersCovey]

Without question

[@jimgonzales7702]

Music is distracting

[@AnglersCovey]

Thank you Jim for your feedback! We have corrected this issue with our newer videos. Hopefully they are easier to hear!

[@jimgonzales7702]

Thank you for making Neil easier to hear, he’s very interesting to follow

[@garyburns6049]

Where can you get a pair of Wissnips?

[@AnglersCovey]

We have lots of cutting tools for fly tying available at our shop! Please stop by!

[@stuartdooley2624]

great video!, would love without the background music

[@AnglersCovey]

Thank you for watching! We’ve since corrected this issue.

[@MrJlbarber]

The. Music is very annoying it makes it hard to hear you.

[@AnglersCovey]

We appreciate your feedback! We’ve since remedied the music situation and feel you’ll find our most recent videos to be easier to hear