Do you need another hopper?

[@michaelmerlino6753]

It’s hard to believe that from double digit subscribers(when I joined) to what it is now.Your personality makes it what it is.Good job,Matt.

[@jonchristian7758]

This certainly beats the Daytona 500. I certainly will try this particular pattern. Best wishes on the next 500. 👌🏻 😁😁👍👍

[@bdickinson6751]

Congratulations on your 500th video. Here's looking forward to the next 500 and beyond. I appreciate the time and effort you put into each and every one. Thanks for your generosity with the give aways as well. Take care and, as always, God bless! 👍👊🏼🇺🇸

[@SavageFlies]

Well thank you for these kind words! And thanks for watching my friend and good luck to you. :-)

[@jimkinzer5155]

Thank you, for the 500 videos. Too much education is impossible, especially when it comes to fly fishing.

[@chrislewis7037]

I've taught myself this year to fly fish through watching KZbin vids. I'm doing great was so frustrating at first. I've decided to try fly tying to. I just got my first vice and some materials today in the mail. Going to give it a shot this weekend. I love your channel I've watched so many of your videos, keep them coming and congrats on your success of your channel wow 500, awesome!!! To many more ✌️.

[@SavageFlies]

Wow, this is great to hear Chris! There's nothing like finally starting to tie. One tip... don't let it get overwhelming. There is a LOT out there... and I mean tools, materials, fly patterns, books, and generally a lot to learn. My advice is to just have fun. Don't worry if your first flies aren't pretty. I'm sure the first flies you tie this weekend will catch fish. :-)

[@WesTiedFlies]

Thanks for so consistently putting out great videos! My tying has grown because of you, and I was inspired to make my own channel. 500 videos and many more to come I hope!

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Wes! I just checked your channel again and I was subscribed but didn't have notifications on so I've missed your last couple. I just changed that. You've got some quality ties! Good audio, camera work and lighting. One tip- make the flies in your thumbnails much bigger! Zoom in so the fly is at least half the thumbnail. Just my two cents but I think it'll help your CTR. Let me know if you ever have any KZbin or behind the scenes questions. I'm happy to share what I've learned over the last couple of years.

[@WesTiedFlies]

@@SavageFlies That's so kind of you to offer advice! I'll def make those considerations for my next upload!

[@paulallen7651]

500 videos! That’s amazing! I don’t know if I have 500 patterns in my boxes. I doubt it. These videos are very helpful regardless of the viewers skill level, very welcoming and accessible.

[@Speedbumplyfe]

Atta boy Matt !! 500 episodes is some amazing dedication !! Keep up the good work !! Faithfully watching in Red Deer Alberta

[@themazamen]

I love a good terestrial. You can never tie enough. The fly tyer in me wants wants to tie up 500 different patterns (a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the point) but the angler in me uses about 1. Beetles on the other hand, the fish just can't seem to get enough of them. Whatever variant i throw at them, they gobble up.

[@SavageFlies]

Cool to hear Craig! I don't think I've used a beetle all season though. Ants and hoppers have been working well enough here but maybe I'll break one out this weekend. :-)

[@rollinlapoint4554]

What an accomplishment!! 500 videos over 12K subscribers and your willingness to give back, speaks volumes! Thanks Matt for all your efforts! I've learned a lot!

[@howardmceachern6614]

What a great pattern. I am not great at the parachute technique but think I can do this pattern. A couple of patterns back you showed how to tie the legs and I got the tool and am ready for this pattern. Thanks, Matt for all you do for the sport.

[@MayheM_72]

500 As somebody who's gone back and binged all your tying and tool review videos, I can believe you've posted 500 vids! While some patterns weren't anything I'd probably use in my home waters, I use them to discover new techniques and get ideas for my own ties! Keep up the AWESOME work! 500

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Hello Matt. Agree, you can never have too many terrestrials. Looks like a schroeder's hopper. Very nice.

[@SavageFlies]

I haven't heard of that one but will definitely check it out!

[@doncogswell3347]

Congrats on 500 videos! Who oud have thought. The quality and the content has improved from the very begining just like our tying skills have because of your tutorials. Keep up the good work Matt. Your doing a great job.

[@michaelgoltsov5116]

Congratulations on your success Matt, and looking forward to the next 500 videos! I just got into fly tying and have been looking for quality instructional and informational videos to get me started. Can easily say you have checked both of those boxes!

[@richarddemeza7195]

Great fly love that pattern. 500 WOW that’s a great milestone congratulations. 🎉🎊🍾. I’ve enjoyed watching you and your style of tying is a realistic approach to tying. Thanks again. You keep posting and I’ll keep watching.

[@michaelzsizseri8015]

Congratulations matt I have enjoyed all your videos . 500👍🎣🎣🙏

[@epsieblaine7968]

Good day Matt.We have lived camper life for two weeks because it is terrestrial season here in the SM of NC.Nice lookin hopper Matt.Linda and I have been fishing hoppers,crickets,beattles,and ants.Caught a lot of trout and a few large ones.We have -watched all 500 of your videos.Been with your channel sence you had seven subscribers.What great prizes you give back to the community,nowone else out does that,some have contest.Wish you would have another fly tying contest.Have a great week Matt and everone.And good luck to to all of the entries.

[@billjeffries5832]

I've been a viewer for most of the 500 sessions and tried to tie several of the examples you have demonstrated. Congrats on the success, as shown by 500 episodes.

[@arthaney6074]

500 is a mile stone. Looking forward to a lot more. They are educational and enjoyable. Thanks Matt

[@stevensmith9259]

Congratulations Matt!!!! 500 videos in just over 2 yrs is a lot. You can tell you enjoy doing this and they have been a great help to a beginner like me. Thanks for all the hard work!

[@SavageFlies]

You're most welcome Steven and I am indeed still having fun with the channel. And making a little bit of ad money to be able to give back makes it even more fun. :-)

[@thomasdurkin8719]

I don't think that I have watched all 500 yet, but I have gone back to watch many of your older videos. I am glad that you enjoyed making them because I sure enjoy watching them.

[@SavageFlies]

Well thank you Thomas! Just don't go too far back. I was terrible on camera for that first year. :-)

[@allenaviation5746]

Congrats on the 500 videos Matt. You have the most entertaining fly tying channel on KZbin so thanks for all of your hard work.

[@Michael-hg6ky]

Matt that is a great looking hopper. Congrats on reaching the 500th milestone....here's to hopping your way to a 1000. Love your videos.....a little history, some down home flying tying commentary at the bench. You are a treasure.

[@ralphnicosia-rusin966]

500 videos and I have yet to experience a stinker! Thanks for the hours of entertaining and focused instruction.

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Ralph! Thanks for watching my friend and good luck to you. :-)

[@brucehaley3651]

WOW, 500 videos!!! Now that is something to be proud of. You are the type of person I would love to fish with. Maybe one day.

[@stevebrockway4738]

Super good job making 500 of these videos for us. I probably won't tie a fraction of them, but I sure enjoy watching you tie them. Thank you!

[@SavageFlies]

I appreciate that Steve!

[@paulobainz1210]

Well, I didn’t think I needed another hopper, but your video changed that. Great pattern, effortless execution and wonderfully presented. Congrats on reaching this milestone of 500 videos.

[@MayheM_72]

WoW Matt, 500 videos! I can believe you don't have more subs! I recommend your channel to anybody I talk to about fly tying. Your wide range of styles, and the way you explain the techniques have helped me a lot!

[@edwardchavez5627]

Congratulations 👏 😊, terrestrial season is Among Us Sir Matt, and I love your choice the Parachute Hopper for this # 500 video. I've been tying up alot of mini foam Hoppers in different colors for a friend who is going to The cornejo's River, quality Waters in Colorado near his property. I've been with you almost from the beginning and saw this channel grow . You've come along way and I'm all in. This channel has changed my life. I'm looking forward to the next 500 and you never know we may fish together one day. Have a great Holiday Sir Matt.

[@briangoddard9791]

Well Matt congratulations on #500! I know I didn’t find your videos in the beginning…. However when I did join I ended up going back to watch those. As I had stated in the past, I don’t subscribe to all fly tying videos made just the quality helpful ones. For what it’s worth, your right next to Davie McPhail on my viewing list. Keep up the great work!

[@roleypyolee91]

amazing that you've put out 500 videos. Appreciate what you're doing for our community!

[@randymorris8740]

500 and counting... 👍

[@paulbridgers3820]

Good looking fly,you can never have enough hoppers. Thanks for sharing.

[@brianaustin637]

I've built a library of flies to make over the winter and your flies are EASILY among the leader in that library. I sincerely enjoy your technique, your commentary, LOVE the history, and look forward to each video, regardless of the frequency. THANK YOU for teaching!! And congratulations on 500!!! Amazing dedication to helping us all be better tiers and anglers. I really appreciate that!

[@SavageFlies]

Brian, thank you so much for this great comment. It means a lot to me to hear things like this, and it's what motivates me all the nights I'd rather go to bed but I stay up a couple extra hours to get a video out. So thank you, I do appreciate you watching my friend.

[@charlieboutin3341]

Hoppers are my absolute favorites..I’ll tie some of these up soon! Finally getting lots of rain and rivers are flowing with a few flooding. What a change. Very muddy water now so not much fishing, caught a few before storms hit. I’m super busy but still watch every video you make..just haven’t replied lately. Have a great one Matt! 👍👍🎣

[@SavageFlies]

I know you're still out there Charlie! If you like this one, you should like Friday's video too. It's called a Psycho Ant but it's pretty much just a foam hopper. :-)

[@tompeterson559]

500! Congratulations! One of the reasons I enjoy watching your channel is because it’s clear you are having fun. I’m very happy for you my friend, you’re doing a great thing for the community!

[@icefisher1171]

Great pattern, Matt. Congratulations on 500 videos!!! Love to see this channel grow. Always a favorite of mine, and many others, I'm sure.

[@SavageFlies]

Well thank you Kyle; I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching my friend and good luck to you. :-)

[@mikefick6725]

Thanks Matt 500 is a lot of videos and a lot of editing and time! Still my favorite channel ❤️

[@SavageFlies]

Wow, thank you for these kind words Mike!

[@diecastrejuvenation7779]

Excellent fly! The color combination is perfect for hoppers her in Arizona. I'll definetly be adding a few to my box. 500 videos is incredible! You're the best Matt, hope you'll do 500 more!

[@laneboatshop]

500 vids ... ! Wow !!! Thanks bunches for everything!

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it DC! Thanks for watching my friend and good luck to you. :-)

[@c.p.1688]

I can’t believe you’ve done 500 videos. And they have become GREAT! Good job. You are one of my faves Matt.

[@SavageFlies]

Well thank you CP! I appreciate these kind words my friend. :-)

[@gregmills6142]

Matt congratulations on # 500. I enjoy watching them. I also appreciate your service to this country. Thank you!

[@SavageFlies]

Well I appreciate you saying that Greg! Thanks for watching my friend and good luck to you. :-)

[@edherrmann182]

Quite a milestone Matt 500 videos was a great feat. But another hopper? Well they do work this time of year. Thanks for all your effort to tying a brad variety of flies.

[@SavageFlies]

Hahaha! And yes Ed, another hopper. And oh man, tomorrow's pattern is called a Psycho Ant. But guess what? It's pretty much just another darn hopper. :-) But I needed several different varieties for this weekend!

[@frankmonroe8320]

Hard to believe that it's been 500 videos. I may have missed a couple but I've never seen a stinker. Keep them coming Matt. Take care.

[@SavageFlies]

Well I appreciate you saying that Frank! Thanks for watching my friend and good luck to you. :-)

[@billedwards2657]

500 another great video.. these are the hoppers we tied growing up in the Catskills. Classic and effective 💪🎣

[@davidyearout977]

Wow, I've only been watching for about 1 year so I haven't seen all 500 of your videos. Hopefully I can go back in time and watch them. I do enjoy your channel and all the great tips and info.

[@SavageFlies]

I appreciate that David! Thanks for watching my friend. :-)

[@glennbauck180]

Love this hopper a lot more realistic than the 500 foam hoppers I’ve tied. Should be a great low water pattern for fishing the Diftless this fall

[@jimrinehart4345]

It’s been great!!! 500 videos that have been fun to watch and informative. Remember back to the beginnings when it all got started with a couple hands full of viewers. Keep up the good work.

[@SavageFlies]

Holy cow Jim! I do remember you from WAY back then. I think you were one of my very earliest viewers. I'm glad you're still around my friend. :-)

[@toddslichter7831]

Great pattern, Matt. Awesome achievements. Some of the videos you may think were "stinkers", but at least you made the effort. Here's to your next 500 videos. Thanks again for all you do for our sport. Head West young man and we can fish some big water. 😎

[@melchurch3019]

I've always liked this pattern because of the way it floats into the surface a bit. Amazing that you have done 500 videos in such a short time. I haven't seen them all so will be looking back at the earlier ones.

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Mel! Just don't go too far back. Some of my earlier ones are cringe-worthy. :-)

[@mikesflies5005]

Thanks Matt. Wow, 500 videos. That takes dedication. I know it’s not easy with your schedule. All your subscribers including myself appreciate what you do.

[@SavageFlies]

Thank you Mike! I appreciate you saying this my friend.

[@bayoutrapper]

Thanks for all you do. I've been enjoying your videos for a couple months, and really enjoy them. Happy 500 videos. Keep making them and I'll keep watching and learning. God bless sir.

[@barbaraemerich1921]

I love me some savage flies!!! I don’t think I’ve watched all 500 but close! I love this pattern I’m going to be trying this now!

[@SavageFlies]

Go for it Barbara! It really is a fun one and I'll find out this weekend if it's going to work for me. :-)

[@markchristensen3371]

Holy cow, Matt, 500 videos is amazing! I've watched a bunch of them and they have helped improve my fly tying. Thanks! I'm looking forward to the next 500 🙂

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Mark! I appreciate all the support my friend. And I too am looking forward to the next 500. :-)

[@MrDADS777]

Congratulations on 500. Personally I have learned a lot from your videos and appreciate you taking your time doing them. They have helped me and my daughter become better tiers. Look forward to watching many more.

[@goldengamecraft5954]

500 videos. Nice. I just recently brought my vise and materials out of storage and started tying flies again, and your videos have been some of the best to show me how things have changed in the past twenty years. I like your focus on history. Keep it up.

[@SavageFlies]

Wow, thank you for the kind words and I'm glad to see you getting back into it!

[@mattoberle2330]

Thanks for all 500 videos!

[@SavageFlies]

You're welcome Matt! Thanks for watching my friend and good luck to you. :-)

[@earlgaumer8747]

Just started watch your channel about a month ago when I saw a video about the Savage River about 45 minutes from me. Got a lot of catching up. Congrats on your 500th video!

[@BM-oi1wo]

Congratulations Matt! As we discussed in a previous posting, your videos got me back into tying to keep my mind occupied. I can say since subscribing to your channel I've watched every video since. What I really like is seeing how your channel has really evolved into something completely different than everyone elses. Your first videos were you tying flies with the camera focused on the vise like every other channel. Then we started to see the man and personality behind the vise...The back stories, personal stories, history, mistakes on the vise that we all encounter that you don't edit out. Things we all can relate too. I couldn't be happier for your accomplishment and we're all better for it. Thanks, Ben

[@SavageFlies]

Ben- thanks so much for this comment! Sorry im just seeing it. With the giveaway at the end of this the comments blew up on me! I still havent gotten to them all yet. But i sincerely appreciate your kind words here. Hope you have a great weekend my friend. 👍

[@BM-oi1wo]

@@SavageFlies No apologies needed. I don't know how you keep up with everything let alone replies.

[@jamesvatter5729]

Really like that pattern, Matt. Your choice of dub is spot on! What I call a "dirty look" is far more natural than the bright yellow I see some choose. Not surprised about the 500 videos. I'm more surprised that it's been less than three years that you've grown this channel. Keep up the good work my friend!

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Jim! It's hard to believe it's been this long. Do you remember your shiner pattern we did way back in the early days? Wow, I'm looking at it again now. That video is a couple days from being two years old. And man, I was pretty awkward back then. I appreciate you being around since way back then, and still watching. :-)

[@patricklynch1338]

500 #500 Thanks for the videos. I've returned to fly fishing after 25 years and wonder why I ever left. I'm new to tying and so your videos have increased my enthusiasm . Thanks again, Patrick

[@slickydicky]

It's been quite a ride Matt, I've learned several nice patterns, well actually all of them are nice, productive patterns. And I've learned many tips and tricks as well that's helped my tying. Thank you Matt, for everything.

[@SavageFlies]

You're most welcome David! I appreciate your support these last couple of years. So thank YOU for that. :-)

[@WeaverwoodsClumbers]

Congratulations on #500 videos. I been in joying them and been tying a lot more flies thanks to your videos

[@dennisfretz1814]

Congratulations Matt , I think I have watched all 500 videos some a few times. Thanks again. Can't wait for the next bunch of videos and history. Tight lines : Denny

[@kendyer3029]

I just started tying . I've learned so much from you , can't wait for the next 500 videos . Thanks a lot!

[@tylercasey21]

500 I enjoy your videos. They have inspired me and my kids to start fly tying. Thank you!

[@johncoates8474]

One of the best tying youtubers around....500 WOW!

[@SavageFlies]

Wow, thank you for these kind words John! I appreciate you watching my friend. :-)

[@gdreilly]

Wow, I can't believe it's been 500 videos already! Congratulations Matt!

[@jimholland1592]

Good morning Matt, ☕️☕️ Congrats on the 500 th video I knew you had the personality to make this work. I am really happy for you! The hopper was really nice, it makes me want to throw my foam away 🤣🤣🤣

[@SavageFlies]

No way Jim! You can’t ditch the foam!! Sometimes we need a hopper to hold up a heavy bead head. And I’m pretty sure this thing isn’t going to float all that well. Or for very long anyway. I guess I’ll find out on the water this weekend. 😁

[@laytonmarvin3790]

Wow, 500, it doesn't seem possible. I'm so looking forward to many more. BTW, cool pattern, I'm really digging the parachute style. Thanks for sharing

[@ronbrooks3219]

Matt, Congrats on the 500 video milestone. What a ride in 2 1/2 yrs. Ron

[@ReflectionsinArt]

A big thumbs up Matt. I truely enjoy to see good people succeed and be rewarded for their hard work. The excellent quality of your videos is a testament to your success. Here's to the next 500 and Thank You.

[@SavageFlies]

Wow, thank you Art. I appreciate this kind comment my friend. :-)

[@o.verhie]

Congratulations on your 500 videos. I've not yet watched them all, but I probably will.

[@inferno55]

Congrats on the 500 videos! You’ve given me way too many patterns to tie and fish with, but I love watching the tie and learning the history of them. Keep it up!

[@jamesphillips2216]

Congrats on the 500th videos!! With that many I’ve missed some!! I’ll have to play catch up!! Thanks for all the videos Matt!!

[@MyItalians]

Morning Matt. 500 flies. I would love to see your fly box(es) It's not just 500 flies with all the flies you have tied before the video. You have done a fabulous job with your channel. As always, I enjoy your channel. Thank you .

[@joshanderson1598]

500!!! Congrats. i have watched everyone of them too. Very easy to follow and great with morning coffee. Thanks man!!!

[@dolphinately561]

500! Thanks for your great explanations and dedication to get to 500! Cheers

[@wendellbarnes3064]

Thanx for sharing your passion for fly fishing hope to be able to watch 500 more shows. Your tying has is great to watch and I always take something from your show I’ve tied fishing. So in a sense you’re always fishing with me in MT

[@SavageFlies]

Wow Wendell, this is such a great comment to get! Thank you so much my friend. :-)

[@danpitts8465]

Congrats Matt! 500 videos is quite a milestone. #500

[@RyW1]

Congratulations on 500. The simple flies series got me into tying with a few basic materials.

[@50Squirrel]

Brilliant!!! Congrats to your milestone! 500 videos is quite the accomplishment! Well done!!!

[@edpeter9411]

Wow! 500 videos with over 1 million views! Awesome! Thanks so much for the great tips!

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Ed! Thanks for watching my friend and good luck to you. :-)

[@donaldsickles9242]

wow 500 videos is awesome, I have been watching for about two years and I have enjoyed your site. I have tried some of your flies, as soon as I heal up I am going to try them out on some panfish. Hopefully I will get to do some trout fishing next year. Just so you know I have had a lot of down time and your channel has helped me kill some time., Thanks again Matt

[@SavageFlies]

Thank you Donald! I appreciate these kind words my friend. Good luck you you and I hope you can get back out there soon. :-)

[@kcable52]

Enjoy all your videos. Thanks for posting. Keep them coming 500

[@tonygarrett601]

I can’t believe you have already posted 500 videos. This one doesn’t disappoint. I plan to spend some time this winter putting together a good hopper box this one looks like a good candidate

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Tony! I've never fished this one but I'm planning to this weekend. I'll let everybody know if I do well with it. :-)

[@kevinfry9352]

I'm not the least but surprised that you have gotten to 500 ! What I love about your channe:l 1) Videos the right length. I love Kelly Gallop, but I almost always fall asleep in the middle.of his tying vids (I am 60 so I do nod off on occasion) 2) Tone and personality are engaging, 3) good variety and some fun deviations (holiday flies). ...Keep up the good work.

[@SavageFlies]

Thank you for these kind words! And I sincerely appreciate the feedback. I'm not sure how many people have noticed but my videos have been trending toward 7-9 minutes over the last several months. I've slowly learned that that's the sweet spot with everybody's attention span these days. I like Kelly's videos too but I agree with you, it takes him forever and I find myself fast forwarding through a lot of it. And in any of my videos that get to be 12 minutes or longer, the watch time goes way down.

[@thomaswalls123]

Congrats on the 500 , I remember the beginning doing the giveaways wih less than 50 subscribers. Always have lived your videos. Keep them rolling out👍👍👍👍

[@SavageFlies]

Yeah, that's certainly been a while! I appreciate all your support over these couple of years. :-)

[@hollengroff9714]

Congradulations on your 500th video posting. Keep doing what your doing, because your videos are great... Thank You

[@jenniferdionne3667]

Woo Hoo! 500! I look forward to every video you post. Thank you for your dedication!

[@SavageFlies]

You're welcome Jennifer! I appreciate you watching. :-)

[@martyrothman3933]

Wow 500 that's a lot I love your videos thank you for putting in all the time for someone like me but I'm really do appreciate it I look forward to all your videos and then I like sitting down and tying them well trying to tie them I do my best :-) I'll be here when it's a thousand videos thanks my friend

[@SavageFlies]

Ha! Thanks Marty. I do appreciate your support my friend. :-)

[@lincolnparmer9708]

Congrats Matt on your sticking to the program. Lucky 500

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Lincoln! Thanks for watching my friend and good luck to you. :-)

[@edwardthornton2156]

Nice looking hopper Matt thanks for sharing . Hope to see another 5oo videos congratulations on doing the first 5oo.

[@jeffreystone7327]

Congratulations my friend on the amazing success of your channel. 500 videos, that’s incredible. As this Hopper tie is. I love the knitted legs technique. They just make the fly. Matt thank you so very much for all you are giving to this community. You are a blessing to the sport of fly fishing and tying. Luv ya Brother.

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Jeff! I appreciate you my friend. Have a great Labor Day weekend and I'll catch you on the other side. :-)

[@pgv1204]

Congratulation, 500 WOW! Enjoy Your channel tremendously, keep up the great work.

[@shanecouch8328]

Congratulations Matt! Wow 500!!

[@matthewrainey1894]

Great milestone. I think I have watched all of them. May you do another 500!

[@SavageFlies]

I hope to Matthew! And I appreciate all the ones you have watched my friend. :-)

[@kylesikes2704]

I'm privileged to be watching your 500th video! can't wait for 500 more! thank you for everything thing you do!

[@SavageFlies]

You're most welcome Kyle! Thanks for watching my friend and good luck to you. :-)

[@halfphastphred]

I learned a lot from this video. In particular the tied pheasant tail fibers for legs. Thanks!

[@SavageFlies]

You're welcome Fred! I actually show how to use the tool for those legs in my recent crane fly video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKG3lJuhirSbjpo

[@scottlowe3355]

Congrats on 500 videos Matt! You seem like you’re always having fun. That makes it fun to watch you. Thank you!

[@SavageFlies]

I am Scott! And I appreciate you watching my friend. :-)