Cicada X Variant: Fly Tying ASMR

Let’s tie a cicada to welcome Brood XIII and Brood XIX; They haven’t emerged together since 1803! Adjusted the eye position at the end - what do you think of the final placement? 💙 Materials and tools are listed and linked below!
Fly: Cicada X - Xtra 2016 Version (Variant)
Tied by: Erin Hyde
OG Creator: Dron Lee
Modifications: Color, wings, legs
Target Species: Trout, bass, many other freshwater species
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Intro:
Pen: amzn.to/3AVXyFR
Paper: amzn.to/3XHkWjl
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Materials:
Hook Size 4: collabs.shop/j...
Foam: collabs.shop/k...
Thread: collabs.shop/m...
Super glue: collabs.shop/w...
Toothpicks
Wings: collabs.shop/d...
UV flex glue: collabs.shop/y...
Topcoat: amzn.to/3MB5VJx
Eyes: amzn.to/4enFa7v
Monofilament: amzn.to/3Tmcxz8
Nail powder: amzn.to/4gfTSPy
UV nail polish: amzn.to/47ktCPZ
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Tools:
Vise: collabs.shop/u...
Bobbin Threader: collabs.shop/x...
Bobbin: collabs.shop/s...
Body form: amzn.to/4ej2vah
Scissors: collabs.shop/m...
UV Light: amzn.to/3MAidBQ
Cautery Tool: amzn.to/3XgQWcO
Cuticle Nippers: amzn.to/3B7IdSA
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Video/photo equipment:
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Macro lens: amzn.to/47jBPUD
Light: amzn.to/3XojEZ4
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[@simonetsimonesthetique]

This is not tying flys anymore. This is ART 100% beautiful. The body is amazing. The whole fly is waww.. the legs are incredible. Congrats, really.

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so so much! Still lots to learn - the encouragement means a lot! 💙

[@ejtullis]

Ok I've been tying flies for 20 years. This fly tying was impressive

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so so much! Definitely a bit of a challenge! Really appreciate the encouragement!

[@ameliaempson9676]

This is so good. Awesome to see more female fishers, especially in the fly scene :)

[@shetiesflies]

💙💙💙 Thank you so so much!!

[@charettebyreddog]

The feather as wings! How incredible!

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you!! It’s a well-known technique in the fly tying world - so satisfying when it works the way you want it to!

[@carlosdanielrodriguezrodri7657]

technique : origami wings

[@sammaloo]

OBSESSED with how you did the wings! So creative! Beautiful work as always~

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much!! The wings really are my favorite part!

[@breakUrNicoKnees]

I really love watching the way you use and work with different materials and tools!!! Its so interesting to see how they turn into the final piece!

[@shetiesflies]

Thanks so much! I always love finding new (and sometimes unconventional) tools and materials!

[@barrywmurphy2]

Mind blowing, masterful artist in flow. Just pulls you in. Beautiful. Thanks for posting! 🦋🦋🦋

[@shetiesflies]

Really appreciate that! Thank you so much!

[@DrDastardly776]

never been fly fishing, but these are a work of art. very satisfying ASMR

[@shetiesflies]

Thanks so much!! Really glad you dig the ASMR 💙

[@mofhosonobofal2397]

You are truly a genius artist of the secrets of ocean fishing.

[@shetiesflies]

Wow!! Thank you so much! Still lots to learn - so glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@lottralitt4935]

Extremely well done as usual. Beautiful art form. Thank you for sharing.

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much! I sincerely appreciate that!

[@heysp]

I love the tap you usually do after you cure the resin it’s so satisfying

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you! It sounds great and helps me be sure the glue is totally cured 😊

[@ИсаковАнатолий-ы3т]

Прекрасно всё!!! Муху для ловли рыбы может связать почти каждый обладая навыком и фантазией, а вот сделать её коллекционным экземпляром не каждому дано!!! Удачи и Успеха Вам!!!

[@shetiesflies]

Какой замечательный комплимент! Спасибо за поддержку!

[@jonathansussman9158]

The wings are brilliant

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much!!!

[@todd2515]

Stunning work Erin - thank you so much for doing this , very far out & Alex you're a magician Love you guys I'm planning to visit Montana in August from Cambridge UK love to visit you guys

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much! Alex is brilliant, for sure! We’re in Florida, but where in Montana are you visiting? It’s gorgeous there!

[@marshallbaldwin8960]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing this beautiful artwork!

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're enjoying!

[@knowyourjoe8826]

What an awesome pattern! Please make a second channel with regular explanations in a normal speaking voice describing step by step what material you are using and why. I get that this is an ASMR channel and the people come here for that and I am glad that they enjoy it. I like what you are tying but this presentation style is not for me... If you were to just do a second channel with the same video and regular audio I believe it would do well and all it would require is a a voice over and regular audio. Thanks.

[@shetiesflies]

Glad you like the pattern! I’m considering the idea of adding in some speaking videos as I know ASMR isn’t for all.

[@knowyourjoe8826]

@@shetiesflies Thanks. I will subscribe to that channel if you do. Am subscribed now as your flys are so epic.... would like more information on the how's and why's so that I may learn more. Thanks for considering it.

[@gregstambaugh5142]

I can see where it would be very relaxing for people with high stress levels. Personally I figured out a long time ago that stressing over everyday life is a waste. I would very much like to see videos explaining more about the material and sizes.

[@fur_flies]

Fantastic! Great job!

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much!

[@larryfetters212]

Just wow! I couldn’t fish with that,,,,I would frame it and hang it on the wall. Outstanding skill and imagination. Ty

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much!

[@spookyskellinton]

Love

[@bluebrrri]

Awesome, creative, relaxing.

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much! So glad that you find these relaxing - mission accomplished!

[@DB-iu8yl]

Wow. ART!

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you! It's still amazing to me when someone calls these videos art. Makes my heart happy!

[@BeyerOutdoors]

Very unique. I like it. Now I'm tempted to take the pattern I've learned & some of the parts from your pattern and combine them just to see how the cicada would look.

[@shetiesflies]

Do it! Keep me posted so I can see the result!!

[@BeyerOutdoors]

@@shetiesflies Will do. Thank you for the reply & video.

[@ChrisWMF]

I was just looking for asmr but i think i found my new subgenre. That is so good it makes ME want to eat it.

[@shetiesflies]

Welcome!! So glad you’re enjoying!

[@znate6730]

It's a work of goldsmithing, precision, we completely feel the passion of the gesture in this captivating video! Toutes mes félicitations!

[@shetiesflies]

Merci!!

[@aquilestorres8645]

Tu manera de plantear tu forma de hacer tus moscas es muy original y claro, tienes mucho talento...disfruto mucho tus videos... Muchas felicidades desde Valdivia - Chile

[@shetiesflies]

¡Muchas gracias por las palabras amables! ¡Realmente lo aprecio! ¡Saludos desde Tampa, Florida!

[@WeFlyAway]

Love these videos. Keep up the great work.

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@marshallbaldwin8960]

This is Amazing! I’m in awe! Thank you for sharing this tie

[@shetiesflies]

Thank YOU so much for watching! I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying the videos!

[@terryllmonroe6903]

Young lady, I have to tell you how impressed I am. You have a loyal subscriber here and I will keep tuning in. I have been tying for years and I have found new techniques on how to do things from your videos. You definitely don't let any tying material intimidate you from what I see. I struggled with deer hair at first, and your deer hair bass bug is a work of art. Where did you find some of your cutting tools? There's one I have seen you use I have never seen before and I can't describe it. Please keep these videos coming and I wish you the best at this tying adventure.

[@shetiesflies]

I so appreciate the amazing comment! Are you referring to the Stonfo razor holder?

[@goldfishwishes]

Do these actually get used? I would be HEART BROKEN if i lost something so beautifully made.

[@shetiesflies]

If they make sense for our area/water/species, we’ll often use them. 💙

[@xKagryx]

Oh my god, that’s a beautiful lure, and just a beautiful design

[@shetiesflies]

Thanks so much!!!

[@michelleburnett3793]

Wow! So much work involved, your work is so amazing and the guy behind the camera is too! Keep up the great work! I want to go fly fishing with Shetiesflies

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you!!

[@IntheLoopMagazine]

Wow - just wow!

[@shetiesflies]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@stuartsmitham6897]

Beautiful work

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much!

[@rogerwade9141]

So realistic and perfect detail!

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you! Definitely challenging - so glad you like it!

[@SkookumBeehives]

Omg, the wings were especially brilliant!

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you!! Feather wings are a staple of fly tying, and they’re so satisfying when the curve and shape are just right!

[@robertperman8967]

Beautiful!! Tight lines🕷️🐛🐜!!!!

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you! Tight lines!

[@nicholasdeluca3580]

WoW ... IF, I had the skills and took the time to create such an incredible replica of a cicada ... i would CRY if i lost in a tree or snagged a log, or if my line broke .... yup ... I would cry! Nick in Redfield Arkansas

[@shetiesflies]

Hey Nick! I might cry if I lost this one, too! Those wings took too long! :)

[@poiwytlee]

Omg that's my nail file 😊

[@shetiesflies]

Worked like a charm!

[@roz6074]

Gorgeous fly and amazing video!! Loved the increased ASMR elements!! ❤❤ Also, the way you did the wings was so cool I was in awe haha

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you!! The wings from feathers idea is tried and true in fly tying. So satisfying when I can get them to curve the way I want!

[@steely755]

Ok this is a great tie but it can be a spectacular tie if it was tied with all natural materials. Id love see some your more traditional ties. Grate job!!!

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you!! All natural is certainly the goal! I’m hoping to do a series will all natural materials 😊

[@terrhian677]

Wow! Amazing!

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much!

[@robkasahara9219]

DANG!!! I would eat that. I fished cicadas on the Current river and had some explosive strikes. Amazing skills and techniques your the real deal.

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much!!! They drive the fish crazy, for sure!

[@b-rice4711]

So we’re tying arts and craft flies now eh? I’m here for it!

[@shetiesflies]

Never know from week to week!! 😂

[@rogerogrant]

Those classic Atlantic Salmon flies are pure arts and crafts. And AMAZING!

[@DFWFishing]

was picking up some flys at big y fly and got 2 patterns of cicada in anticipation of the hatch of both broods, maybe it will make a difference maybe not, but always happy to experiment

[@shetiesflies]

I’m curious!! Keep me in the loop and let me know how it goes!

[@mmrw5316]

this knocked me out so hard haha

[@shetiesflies]

Perfect! Mission accomplished!!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Awesome work!

[@shetiesflies]

Appreciate that!

[@Craigrrr]

Another great one! It's fun watching how the process and techniques are used here. I'm wondering if you have a Mormon cricket pattern?

[@shetiesflies]

I haven't done a Mormon cricket yet, but I'll add it to the queue!

[@АлександрПлахотный-ю1д]

Цикада - супер! 👍🇰🇿

[@shetiesflies]

Спасибо!

[@robertbaker8164]

very nice fly

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much!

[@JoshuaTClark81]

OMG! Absolutely pure art. The simply sensual voice you have matches the speaker. Watching you get “lost at the vise” is so ethereal. Such a natural at ASMR, wonder if you may try other types of ASMR content? ❤

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you! Definitely on my radar to try soft spoken/whispered versions of these videos!

[@JoshuaTClark81]

@@shetiesflies Nice! Maybe like narrating the build. Too cool.

[@seatroutking7555]

A work of art What tool do you use to bend the monofilament for the legs 👍🏻🇮🇪

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you! It's a cauterizing tool :)

[@williampacey9194]

Would frame it and place on my wall. No carp or Smallmouth is getting this masterpiece. 🤗

[@shetiesflies]

Love that! Thank you!!

[@AmyMitchell-xr5zl]

So beautiful!!! What background music do you use? It’s so peaceful!

[@shetiesflies]

Peace Of This Infinite Cosmos By Ashot Danielyan Composer

[@RandomSpartinWolf]

What is that thing that you used to bend the legs? You are a true artist.

[@shetiesflies]

It's a Thread Zapper by The Beadsmith :)

[@out_for_lunch_]

i sincerely adore your videos! they're so calming and relaxing. i love your editing style, and your skill in tying is simply incredible, coming from someone who doesn't know much about it 😅 one question: what is the name of that white pen you use to write the name of the fly in the beginning? thanks!

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you!! I’m glad that you’re enjoying the videos - no fishing knowledge required! The pen is an Artistro white paint pen 😊

[@realityobservationalist7290]

Wally-wings but with peacock?! That simply cannot be beat. Also, the resin and powder application made the perfect "bug" appearance. Is that makeup? Anyway, well done.

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so so much! I was really happy with the wings 😊 Fingernail powder for the win!

[@edgarsadler5157]

Love the tye, just wondering how wide are the strips of foam?

[@shetiesflies]

The strips are about 3/4” at their widest point 😊

[@rogerwade9141]

Excellence

[@billninke4232]

I like the way you did the multi-part foam body. I don't recognize the form over which you started it. It seems to come in a case. What is it?

[@shetiesflies]

It’s a glass nail file 😊

[@wingnutbert9685]

Lovely!!!! ???: Can you tell me what that tiny hot wire tool is? Brand? Thanks!

[@shetiesflies]

Is a thread zapper by The Beadsmith :)

[@wingnutbert9685]

@@shetiesflies Thank you! I'll pick one up next time the 40% off coupon comes around at the craft shop.

[@daysgame6295]

Hi. It's an amazing job. Please tell me, with what tool do you bend your paws? Thanks in advance for the answer!!!

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you! It's a Thread Zapper by The Beadsmith. :)

[@daysgame6295]

@@shetiesflies Thank you!!!

[@RandomSpartinWolf]

What is that blue stick thing?

[@shetiesflies]

It’s a glass nail file. It’s linked in my Amazon lists. 😊

[@robertperman8967]

Where do you get the plastic pattern for the body? Tight lines🐜🕷️🐛!!!!

[@shetiesflies]

I just drew a shape freehand on a manila folder, but it out, and used it as a template for the foam. The form that I use to build the body on is a glass nail file :)

[@robertperman8967]

@@shetiesflies thank you. And you have nice nails also???(

[@jamesvatter5729]

How dare you impale one of these bugs on a hook and try to pass it off as a tied fly! 😂😂😂 Take a bow. ❤

[@shetiesflies]

Ha!! Much appreciated!

[@RandomSpartinWolf]

what did you use for the eyes, and legs?

[@shetiesflies]

Eyes are a 5mm glow fishing bead cut in half and the legs are painted monofilament

[@caroopacaroopa]

Just discovered you and I’m already obsessed. Q from someone who knows nothing about fly tying - is there a reason you don’t cover the sharp end of the hook while you work? I’d be so terrified of making one wrong move and stabbing myself lol

[@shetiesflies]

Great question!! It’s sharp, but the worst I typically do is catch on it a bit. You’d have to really go at it full force to hurt yourself badly 💙

[@takingu2skoo462]

Wish you did the eyes different. Leave a little a little line then get a lighter to melt it then push a cold piece of metal to it to flatten it and it will keep the red eye on. Like a nail head......

[@shetiesflies]

I love that technique! Thanks for the suggestion - excited to try it!

[@thePen_and_theSword]

I know very little about fly fishing. Are these functional flies you make on the channel, or are they more decorative / artistic pieces?

[@shetiesflies]

Glad you're here - no fishing knowledge required! These are functional flies, though I sometimes keep the original as more of an art piece. They've been dubbed "functional art" which I love :)

[@thePen_and_theSword]

@@shetiesflies Wow, I'd feel so weird about casting something so cool out into the water!

[@HammboneBob]

You catch anything with it yet?

[@shetiesflies]

Not yet! Haven’t had a chance to dunk it!

[@АлексейРумянцев-ф8ю]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@shetiesflies]

🥰

[@duramaxdrew]

Do you sell any of these?

[@shetiesflies]

Thanks for asking! I don’t sell flies at the moment, but I’m may be giving some away 😊

[@robertperman8967]

This thing must weigh a pound. Nice ty! Tight lines🐜🕷️🐛!!!!!

[@shetiesflies]

It actually weighs almost nothing!! Just foam and feathers and thread! ☺️

[@fernandomiron7557]

👏👏👏👏👍🥇

[@russhigbee6357]

I can see a small mouth bass leaping right out of the water for this awesome specimen. If I were a fish I would flip up the bank and tak’em right out of the fly box. Thanks for sharing!

[@shetiesflies]

Thanks so much for the encouragement!

[@UALOUZER]

I love this video but I think the background music could be turned down a little

[@shetiesflies]

Totally get it! Definitely working on balance. Glad you’re enjoying the video!!

[@UALOUZER]

@@shetiesflies definitely a learning process! You’ll get there :)

[@enricociancabilla4915]

Very very nice , but really Ur species have red eyes ? 😮😂

[@doneime875]

Freaking amazing!! From an asmr standpoint, for me would have been a much better video minus the music.

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you for the feedback! Still definitely working on balance and considering some soft spoken videos as well. 😊

[@ItsAllNunya]

U kidnapped a cicada and tied its ass up thats a real bug! /silly

[@shetiesflies]

🤣🤣🤣 Probably would have been easier!

[@johndurfee5925]

Nice finger nails you obviously are very meticulous I subscribed to your blog

[@shetiesflies]

Thank you so much!!

[@wayned5872]

Awesome cicada...call it the.. fatty C

[@shetiesflies]

I love that!!! Thank you!! 💙

[@wayned5872]

@shetiesflies very cool bug , I'm gona look for a orange color foam

[@river_birch]

Would you ever consider narrating your videos? I think your voice is so relaxing!

[@shetiesflies]

Yes! Working on how to incorporate soft-spoken videos as we speak 💙

[@4Tay96]

This minus the ambient humming

[@shetiesflies]

Working on balance. Totally get that the music isn’t for everyone.

[@4Tay96]

@@shetiesflies Even If you released two versions, one with ambient noise one without, You could potentially tap into two different markets of ASMR