Ausable Wulff Fly Tying Instructions by Charlie Craven

[@justinmcquaide4862]

Charlie really is on a different level when it comes to tying flies amazes me every time !!

[@delawarepro3539]

Great clinic as always! Looking forward to 2nd (Haystack) 3rd “Usual” videos to complete the Betters series 😎

[@joeg5414]

The color I remember getting them from Fran Betters shop was the lighter, more tan color. Now, this was almost 30 years ago and I was like 14 so who knows😂He might have done both and my Dad just always bought the tan ones🤷‍♂I'm going to do some in both colors. Wish I'd have saved some. Ought to talk to my Dad and see if he has any of his old fly boxes around.

[@ross1458]

I have several of these tied by the man himself. He was an incredible inventor. Not nearly as neat as your. That is a beautiful tye Just semantics but Fran tied these with a groundhog body guard hairs and burnt orange possum. But the first one I ever fished was given to me. Fran dyed his own possum and don’t think the color was that fast. Which is why I keep in a dark place and unfished. As the dubbing faded it became a tan/bleached ginger mix. This slays on mountain Brook Trout streams.

[@maknifeandrods7701]

It’s hard to watch other tiers after watching your 4K vids with some of the best tying I have ever seen. I have been tying for 40 years and I have upped my game from watching you. But not to your level. Another tier in our TU club and I talk about your technique. And we should. Thank you.

[@tmarkk99]

I love your videos Charlie! Thanks for another great one. The tying tricks and tips are the best.

[@monaamelia]

This is a great fly. I am always having trouble with the amount of wings that I need to use for this fly.

[@paladin7284]

Looks almost like an Adams and a Royal Wulf had a baby. Really cool tie.

[@everettstevenson6110]

I’ve learned so much from these videos since I started tying two years ago. Thanks so much

[@DaveB-mi9rs]

This fly always reminds me (and my often clumsy fingers) of trying to put 10 lbs in a 5 lb bag. It fishes really well in heavy water and has been a staple in my box for a long time. Might be time to learn some of your smoothness in it's tying at my own bench. Thanks Charlie

[@reserrvoirman]

Exellent Charlie,great fast water fly. I watched Fran Betters tye these once in n a trip to the fly shop he had in the Adirondacks. He could tye one in about three minutes. Amazing guy. Thanks for sharing.

[@joeg5414]

Same here! Back in the mid 90s. My Dad would take us fishing a few times a summer to the Ausable and we'd always stop in his shop to buy flies. I'll never forget watching him tying while talking to my Dad about fishing reports

[@dfrivers]

Great idea to let gravity wick the head cement into the wraps of the hackle/wings.

[@craiggranquist1848]

Nice tie Charlie, I always enjoy your tying videos

[@JohnAmidon-c6r]

Nice tie! 👍🏻

[@jimholland1592]

Thanks Charlie👍

[@JayIsOutdoorsy]

Nice video. A favorite pattern I like to use.

[@soxkoglunibaba6306]

Your very Meticulous. Much appreciated.

[@chadweberg6039]

Nice work...beautiful profile

[@elihusmails]

Great video Charlie. I'm not too far from the Audable. Its a great fishery.

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

Nailed it. When using head ciment like that, do you use it as or dilute it to make it more liquid?

[@CharliesFlyBox]

Depends on how thick it is to start. I prefer it fairly thin

[@jamesvatter5729]

That "silent movie" must've been caused by a "Charlie Chaplin" alter ego.

[@hirkojs]

Mega Thx for another Amazing tutorial for us new tiers. Mega Thx!!! BTW,,, do you ever tie woven nymphs ?

[@CharliesFlyBox]

I have some cool woven stuff on my video to do list…stay tuned!

[@paulbridgers3820]

Another great looking fly, thanks for sharing. What happened to the sparkle minnow video?

[@CharliesFlyBox]

I’m gonna redo that one. Bad sound, camera too close and the fly didn’t come out all that hot. I was rushing. I’ll do it better.

[@paulbridgers3820]

@CharliesFlyBox thanks for answering back. I thought I might have been going crazy for a minute there. Looking forward to seeing it.thanks again.

[@parachutejjs]

That’s a beauty Charlie. That said I HATE calf body hair. Pretty sure it’s a me problem, but I just can’t stand the stuff. Thoughts on a synthetic replacement. Super floaty Para post material? EP fibers? Zelon? Thanks a bunch.

[@tinoyb9294]

Not just your problem!

[@Fishworksinc2]

Try a white turkey flat, like A.K.

[@CharliesFlyBox]

You can use all sorts of those yarns…but you’ll never learn to work with calf if you give up!

[@MyPancho1]

A Goodern !

[@Fishworksinc2]

What’s the best way to tie this with dull scissors?

[@CharliesFlyBox]

😂😅

[@cachi-7878]

I love this pattern and still have some samples I tied for competition. Not to brag, but mine came out even better than yours, Charlie! 😂

[@CharliesFlyBox]

No they didn’t. 😊