Bully Bluegill Spider 4K - Versatile Panfish Fly - McFly Angler Tying Sessions

[@donaldmatthews7572]

Love hearing kids having a good time.

[@McFlyAngler]

I can’t remember all my videos and which ones my kids were in the background. They were on this one?

[@ritapatterson3050]

Thanks for showing me this fly. I fish mostly for panfish so this looks great! Anxious to try it!

[@McFlyAngler]

No problem I’m glad you like it. I’m sure it will work great for sunfish no question. I think it’s a trout fly but as any fly, it should work for multiple species. Let me know how it works for you.

[@rhabdob3895]

Man. This is a confidence booster pattern. I’m a noob and was able to crank out a size 12 and 8 in 30 min. This is just what I needed. Thanks!

[@McFlyAngler]

Yeah man, and they work! Have a good time fishing with them

[@martyrothman3933]

Hey thank you I just started fly tying and every other Wednesday they have classes at Bass Pro Shops and the guy recommended I watch your show so today's my first day and I like this I can do this thank you and by the way the kids are just doing their job:-) :-) :-)

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed, and welcome to this great hobby. Hope you stick with it, it’s very rewarding. Btw, do you live in San Antonio?

[@robertperman8967]

Camera looks good! Flys are definitely easy to ty. Tight lines🐜🐛🕷️!!!!!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@dinoconsabor]

The new camera is the bomb. You can see the fibers of the chenille clearly. 👍🏻

[@McFlyAngler]

Awesome man! Thanks!

[@brucepartridge7911]

Nice job. One of my favorite flies, it catches a ton of bluegill.

[@McFlyAngler]

That it does, thanks

[@matthewjeffres1289]

Terry & Roxanne Wilson are the creators. The fly is in their book Bluegill Fly Fishing and Flies. There is a great story that goes along with the fly. I like your version of the fly!!!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks! Love the info! It’s hard to remember everyone from every fly I tie. But awesome! Great job mr and mrs Wilson! Thanks for telling me

[@jeffjackson5331]

I really like the looks of those flies. Thanks for sharing

[@McFlyAngler]

Yeah it’s been a good pattern for me since I found the pattern a while back. I’m forgetting who originally made it off the top of my head but he sure did make a great simple and effective pattern no questions

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@McFlyAngler it looks easy to do too. As you know, i am new to fly fishing and tying flies. The easier the better lol.

[@McFlyAngler]

Hey even if your not new, easy and quick is good as well. There are “guide” style flies for that reason. Guides aren’t new to this, they just want something quick to tie so they don’t have their customers loose too many flies that take too long to tie. Simple is always better as long as they still catch. Haha!

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@McFlyAngler lol that is true lol. I will go over to see Ryan and buy the ready made flies that are involved to tie.

[@McFlyAngler]

Yeah for sure. He has good flies. If ever you want some custom flies (like flies you can’t find in shops, color specifications and such) let me know, I do sell custom flies. Otherwise for sure, local fly shops need business right now, and if you can, first buy from Risen. Good people

[@jayellgee]

This is a solid performer and very easy to tie. I was initially concerned when I saw the length of the video, though! My first thought was “How fancy is this thing going to be to take half an hour to tie?”

[@McFlyAngler]

HAHA! Well there are 6 of them. LOL. I totally agree its a long video. One of my longest for fly tying. But luckily someone can just stop watching after the first one if they want, or decide to keep watching and listen to me ramble to see it tied multiple times. Glad you gave it a chance Jay. :)

[@jayellgee]

McFly Angler no complaints here, it just caught me off guard, lol. Never a bad thing to have someone to listen to during a tying session.

[@McFlyAngler]

👍

[@farmerbob4554]

Cool fly! I’m looking forward to some bluegill fishing on a couple, local lakes. This bug should work great!

[@McFlyAngler]

Yeah it’s a good one man! How are things?

[@farmerbob4554]

McFly Angler Doing great Shawn. Headed for Utah this coming Thursday-can’t wait!

[@McFlyAngler]

Awesome man! Happy for you! You need to get out of California to be able to breathe I think right? Smoke bad there?

[@farmerbob4554]

McFly Angler Thanks Shawn! Yeah, it’ll be a treat being able to see the stars at night and there’s no place like the high desert in Utah for star gazing. They’ve had some fires in the Uinta and closed the road to my favorite fishing spot but there still plenty of water to fish.

[@Pwrcritter]

Going to tie some bluegill flys this offseason..

[@McFlyAngler]

Give it a go

[@davidhughes2622]

The bully fly is from Bolivar mo. How the name came up was he was fishing a pond and the resident bull came down behind and he got hooked on the back cast. The bull kept the fly. My wife's family is from Bolivar.🎣🤠. lot's of luck Dave Hughes.

[@McFlyAngler]

Good back story thanks! Yeah it’s a good fly, and it has caught me so many fish!

[@willsullivan9471]

I like to tie these with a Krystal flash under wing, I find the sunnies love the flash. Love the new camera btw, it really adds a lot to the video quality.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks man! Yeah I love the camera also. Cool, I’ll try some flash some time also! Great idea.

[@jeffjackson5331]

Yeah Ryan at RisenFly is a good guy. His brick/mortar store is 2-miles down the road from me. Good folks over there.

[@McFlyAngler]

Awesome! I wish I was that close. Keep meaning to jump on a plain and go visit them there. I’ve done a lot of phone talk with them and they seem like great people. They treat my subscribers well also so I appreciate that very much. Good people for sure.

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@McFlyAngler the Pittsburgh International Airport is only about 26 minutes south of the shop too.

[@McFlyAngler]

Ya, prices of flights is high right now. and even so, I’ve got a family that I just can’t leave. Young kids, and both me and my wife work. So tough to schedule trips. Lol. And if I was going to schedule a trip I kinda owe my parents a visit. They live in tennesee (I’m in texas) and I’ve still never visited them because my wife can’t get enough hours off work…. You know, family life with young kids. Lol! Some day maybe! For now, probably not possible.

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@McFlyAngler oh i know you're right. I have been in that spot too. Between my wife and i we have 7-kids. 4 are hers from her first marriage and i have 3 from my first. They are all grown and have their own families now which is nice. My wife works and i am retired/disabled.

[@McFlyAngler]

Yeah for sure; that’s way more kids than I’ve got. However mine are still young. So for now, I’m shackled. Haha!

[@terrygwilson9628]

I plan to tie the Bully Bluegill Spider. Please recommend a brand for rubber legs, variety of colors. Because of poor eyesight, and arthritis, I don’t want the super thin legs. I would appreciate your help. If you have a store, and accept pay pay, I will order from you. Ps: your videos are crazy good. Thanks.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you very much. So I don’t directly sell stuff. But there are some companies I work with. All the materials I used are listed in the description section of the video with links to where you can buy them. Thanks!

[@kennywelch2393]

Great video

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you

[@terrygwilson9628]

Helpful video. Thanks. What is the name of the barbless hooks? I need some. My absolute favorite color is chartreuse. Legs, everything. Thanks, Terry Wilson

[@McFlyAngler]

I believe I used Risen's barbless nymph hooks. A link to the hooks I used are in the description section.

[@terrygwilson9628]

Thanks for sharing the info. I’ve been fishing the BP for years. My all time favorite. Hey, your video is so clear. Audio, screen shots, and your clear way of explaining the details. I just made the decision to tie me some flys only a couple weeks ago. I searched for videos of tying the BP. Discovered many, but yours is the best. Kinda long, but long is good for this newbie.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you.

[@aaronmiller6118]

I love the new camera!

[@McFlyAngler]

thanks!

[@johnnylightning1491]

Nice fly Shawn, quick, easy and effective. What could be better? I'll have to tie some when I get moved. I've got a bunch of goofy colored legs. I'll have to try them when I can get back to tying. Thanks!

[@McFlyAngler]

Awesome yeah! Great way to use up goofy legs! Haha! Thanks man! I wish I created the pattern but I’m not the originator, just a fan of it! Haha

[@kentowakai1234]

That would look great with a twisted chenille. Black and yellow would slay.

[@McFlyAngler]

Give it a try

[@JamesMcCutcheon]

Thank you all we have is bass and bluegill. I want to tie up some good catchers.

[@McFlyAngler]

Well good luck man! These will catch for ya no question! Thanks for watching bro

[@stillwater62]

That is a "Bully`s Bluegill Spider" Fly, created by Terry and Roxanne Wilson in 1968, except with an extended body. Many people have taken that fly and monkeyed with it, trying to tweak it, but never made it better. The original recipe can`t be beat.

[@robertperman8967]

What was the name of the store again? Thank!!

[@jeffreystone7327]

When fishing this as a dropper, how far behind your main fly do you go? Great looking flies. Enjoyable video. Thank you. As a new tyer and subscriber this is a great channel. I noticed this is a year old. But your first video for me. The camera and personal format is great. I like the extra information and step by step. God bless.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you, glad you like the videos. So the dropper distance depends on conditions. There are a lot of variables to think about for distance.

[@nlcirque]

You mentioned you put the lead on all of that hooks first. Are there other time saving tips you have for this fly and others for when you are tying up a batch?

[@McFlyAngler]

No I think I mentioned it all... for this fly at least.... I use a bobbin holder for my lead, I find that saves time and also wastes less lead.

[@harleymandk]

think its a Røde mic. (translate to Red from Danish)

[@dr.jasond.stephenson3382]

Where did you learn to tie flies. What resources should I use to get started

[@McFlyAngler]

I taught myself. Just keep watching videos like mine and practice. After you get the hang of it and want to improve there are classes at some fly shops. Ask around.

[@theoutdoorduck701]

Do you need the lead?

[@McFlyAngler]

Yes, you could use lead free wire if you want, but you would need a little more. I know of some people who use tunsten putty, or a couple tungsten beads. But easiest is just lead, you need that weight for it to sink rearward…

[@richardmendenhall10]

How can I purchase some of these?

[@McFlyAngler]

I sell them yeah, do you have Instagram? If you do, my handle there is mcfly angler, look me up and private message me, otherwise you can find my email on my KZbin homepage here under the about section.

[@peterdankov390]

does the discount code still work?

[@McFlyAngler]

To risen? It does, but it’s only a one time use now.

[@staceymain4563]

I want to purchase some pleass

[@McFlyAngler]

Ok I do sell them, best way to order with me is find me on Instagram and message me there so we can exchange info easier, mcfly angler. If you don’t have Instagram you could find me on Facebook. Or if you don’t have either then my email is in the about section of my KZbin home page. Thanks man!

[@wyliemoore7703]

Can you make a ant fly? Please and thank you

[@McFlyAngler]

Yes, I think I have before, but I’ll look into tying more up in the future. Just give me a few weeks or so.

[@thenorthman8984]

Nice

[@McFlyAngler]

👍

[@geraldmicallef6575]

Blind no eyes your insects.😀

[@McFlyAngler]

I’ve not yet found a fish that thought, oh I want to eat that, but I can’t because it doesn’t have eyes….

[@robertperman8967]

Very nice! Do you sell your flys? Tight lines🐞🦟🐜!!!!!

[@McFlyAngler]

I used to, but just don’t have time anymore to do that. Thanks for the interest though