Parawulff Fly Tying Instructions by Charlie Craven

Fly Tying Recipe:
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Hook: #12-18 Tiemco 100SP-BL
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Thread: White Veevus 14/0
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Tail: Moose Body Hair
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Rib: Pearl Krystal Flash
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Body: Gray Superfine Dubbing
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Wing: White Calf Body
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Hackle: Brown and Grizzly Rooster Cape or Saddle
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[@MrBluegrouse]

“Or maybe I just won’t tie any more para-wulffs…”. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@themazamen]

I tie something similar but with 2 separate posts. I then wrap hackle around each individual post. Called a Water Walker style, and first introduced to me in Terry Hellekson’s classic. According to Terry, the alternating tilted hackle provides for a superior, realistic profile when compared to conventional Catskill and parachute styles. I think it offers the benefits of both. Admittedly, the style is complicated like you said and as Terry says, it’s not a style conducive to commercial tying. To give appropriate credit, Terry says that the style was introduced to him by Frank Johnson of Streamside Anglers.

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

Even if we don't see it all, your instructions are just on point!

[@mattlittle3330]

Mine were always pretty clunky using 8/0, but when tied with 16/0 Nanosilk or Veevus, the fly becomes more delicate. Great tie Charlie!

[@gregb8824]

Nanosilk for the win. You dont need anything else.

[@livinthedream8117]

Awesome, clean tie!

[@davidtuohy4544]

Brilliant tying Charlie

[@danjohnson6292]

Beautiful fly Charlie!!

[@lunkerjunkie]

sweet thread work clinic man.

[@cachi-7878]

I learned to tie flies with Jack Dennis’ videos but I don’t recall seeing this pattern, probably because it is an advanced pattern. I agree that the double wing probably doesn’t buy you anything more but headaches. Yes, Adams are essential fly patterns.

[@eduardoguerrero8027]

Very good Charlie,tiene pinta de ser muy efectiva, gracias por enseñar

[@jamesvatter5729]

Great video, Charlie. After watching Jack's video numerous times, I cursed at that pattern many times! Once I got it figured out, it worked amazingly well.

[@richardjones2129]

Another great tying video with spot-on and easy-to-follow instructions. Keep the good instructional videos coming. Gonna have to make room n my fly box. Lol! Thank you. God Bless n Fish on!

[@ShortyOnTheFly]

The rib is a killer. A few years I ribbed some Hendrickson Parachutes with Mirage Opal tinsel. We had a hatch with what seemed to be thousands of bugs on the water and they did not want anything I was throwing. Why would they? There was plenty of real food without the pointy thing sticking out the back. I put one of the ribbed flies on and wham! Turned out to be a good outing. Yes, rib those dries! (Gotten, caughten...hehe)

[@glennplatvoet7111]

Nice thanks

[@GABABQ2756]

I tie Dennison’s “ Bastard ADAMS” from one of his old books. Very similar variation and it is my confidence dry fly. I use Sulky tinsel as a rib.

[@gregb8824]

Sulky is a good choice. Very strong.

[@davidbrattain1446]

"It ain't for eaten though, just fer lookin through." - Dan George - Outlaw Josey Wales...

[@josephh957]

Love watching you tie Charlie! But I am curious, why not whip finish around the post?

[@user-mb1hg4qu9f]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@fredthompson518]

Good vid. If you were to tie a traditional Gray Wulff what would you use for the wing hair? Moose hock?

[@CharliesFlyBox]

Probably cow elk, I think. I seem to remember (maybe) the original used bucktail. Gray calf tail would be nice too.

[@jasonsandlewick9069]

What about using a drop of uv resin once you get the wings separated? Split the wing, a little uv… press/pull to desired angle and set!

[@CharliesFlyBox]

Resin is not a substitute for technique!

[@gregb8824]

​@@CharliesFlyBox resin IS the technique.

[@edstephens9235]

7:52 Charlie does his Christopher Walken impression.

[@joef1299]

Charlie calls complicated. Tells me I should still be able to do it or just being lazy. I accept I am, and shall remain, lazy.

[@dankochanek8056]

Charlie, when can we expect to see the new DRY FLY book?

[@CharliesFlyBox]

It’s gonna be a while…it’s been a very busy winter and all I’ve got is a basic outline so far.

[@fernandomiron7557]

👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@robertmajor4904]

Challenge accepted

[@michaelogden5958]

Audio clipping a bit? Personally, I'm not a trout fisher but I might try a few of these just for the challenge. 🙂

[@CharliesFlyBox]

New camera/mic set up…working out the kinks. Sorry about the sound in a few of these new videos. I think I have it worked out now.

[@andrewwebster13]

Rubbish! Fly is tight damn.