Fat Boy Mullet- How to tie a bait fish fly

One of the best mullet profiles that I tie. So far its caught about 20 different species (that I know about) and I'm sure it will catch many more!
It key to this fly is fly is to keep it sparse you do not need loads of material for this fly, 3 small bunches of between 25/40 strands (depending on the size hook you are tying on) folded back on its self.
The I have tried loads of glues/adhesives ect for this pattern plast-dip is the best, it shrinks as it dries stays light and has a soft squidgy feel to it and is tougher than anything else.
Material List,
Hook: gammakatsu SL12 #4/0-#8/0
Thread: Danville Flat waxed 210 White
Tail support: Super hair white
Tail:SF Blend white, and Angel Hair
Head: 0.5 inch pearl braid tubing, SF Blend in White and Olive
Eyes: 8 mm -12 mm 3D eyes
Glues: Plasti-dip, gel superglue, and Loon UV thin

[@Jeff-is4wg]

I dont comment much on videos, but I had to give you your props on this one. This fly blew my mind!!!!!!!

[@lylebeckwith8095]

I don't know who you are, or where you are from...but you are one hell of fly-tyer!!! Why have you stopped posting videos?

[@davescheer5038]

I'm definitely putting this in my arsenal , I found the pearl braid at the dollar store it is usually found on the shelves around Halloween as decoration 36ft for a buck ! I'm loving this pattern and with the soft gel uv this one can be made easily, thanks so much for posting this video ! 👍🏼

[@jewishcoupon]

Superb patter!This is going to be my go to for bait fish patterns!

[@paulbaker3465]

Excellent work,extremely clever use of materials

[@mmmarv]

simply lovely. thanks for sharing. happy holidays!

[@lewismcgregor5330]

Great fly ... looks great for Jacks.

[@petermorse5442]

Great tie Rupert. One of the beauties of this fly is the variations you can come up with. I like to use a deceiver type tail for flies fished slowly for barramundi or an all flash tail for flies fished really deep. You can vary the head with some wraps of lead under the cone or a shot of foam packing rod under the foam to produce a waking type surface fly.

[@PabloZaleski]

looks great amigo! thank you for sharing! very nice tying!!!! regards from Patagonia Argentina!!!

[@fancypelusa2863]

Great tie thanks!

[@peterphilippi1423]

Fantastic Fly. I will add that to my Successful Sardina Patterns that I tie. I was looking for a thicker/fatter profile for Roosterfish

[@flytyingtex]

Such a cool idea

[@elijahgibran7569]

Fine tie, enjoyed the music as well.

[@coastalkayakfishingadventu7713]

interesting way to use the body braid to bulk up the body..nice one..

[@robbiesflytyingchannel]

Cool video!

[@danjohnson2098]

great video.interested in freshwater stripers on west coast.would certainly look forward to your next set of videos.Thankyou

[@reubenbenreuben3258]

COOL I tie my own flies bu this is amazing nice techniques thanks slalom

[@user-xc6ho5sy3o]

Can't wait to make a couple of these mullet, they're running thick on FL east coast now. Is the plasti-dip the same as you'd use on tools, only in clear?

[@redshaftedflicker]

You've go this one wired! I've been looking for a tie with maximum profile and a minimum amount of materials giving the streamer that translucency that I know fools fish time and time again. I originally learned of plasti-dip from legendary tier Steve Farrar. It's time that I picked up a can. Great music too, thanks for sharing. btw I saw some pearl braid as well as other colored tubings the other day at the JoAnn Fabrics. You get a grip of it for like 5 bucks. I'm going to give it a try.

[@zenbooter]

really innovative

[@RupertHarveysflies]

+zenbooter Thank Zenbooter just my way of tying Peter Morse fly from Australia.thanks Rupert

[@ToniBoordane]

This is an old Rich Murphy pattern called a Pamet Special. With a bit extra hair over the EZ body. If you're in the U.K. you may not have heard of him, but look up his patterns.

[@adamwells1740]

Very nice 👍

[@fernandomiron7557]

Gracias por heste vídeo 👏👏👏👏👋

[@enocmaia1625]

Magnífico 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mookbuilt]

talent

[@markokay1726]

ow thank !

[@PICAFUMO675]

Great!!!

[@travismchance]

Nice vid...Why did you make this one with the hook on the bottom of the lure?

[@ShadowFlies]

Hi.. Nice fly. Would you mind sharing info on the Mylar tubing, looking for something similar.

[@PapaBaske]

Fantastic fly. I hope one day to be as good at tying. I have a couple questions. 1) What kind of tubing are you using. 2) What exactly is plasti dip. 3) Is the shredded mylar something you made yourself.

[@RupertHarveysflies]

+PapaBaske its a tubing I got in a craft store but I can remember where will try dig out the invoice and let you know, plasti dip is a product used to rubberize metal ect check out www.plasti-dip.co.uk and the shredded Mylar is a coarse angle hair/flash. but normal angel hair will work just as well.

[@ashsahcash]

could i use u v flex , can only see spray cans for plasti dip ? great job thank you

[@Exmilkman]

Hi, excellent video, can you tell me where I can get hold of the pearl braid tubing in the UK please??

[@jimmypersson2300]

Nice fly. Were do you buy the 0,5" braided bodytubing.

[@Nobody-up6zc]

gonna have to find some clear plasti-dip. I've never seen it before

[@LordDigz12]

Looks great. I bet that plasti dip smells terrible😂. There’s a similar pattern guys have used out here in the western US for fly fishing the Mexico salt for the last 20-30 years, but they just dip the head of the fly directly in the goop.

[@RupertHarveysflies]

Mike I get mine from an auto parts dealer its pretty easy to find and lots of hardwear stores will stock it to.

[@henrymontero4470]

Rupert Harvey hey harvey! what type of plasti dip is it that you use? the spray can or the actual can thats ment to dip your tool handles in?

[@RupertHarveysflies]

The actual can to dip, the spay is a little hard to control and have to many bubbles in it.

[@henrymontero4470]

Rupert Harvey thank you! for the information im currently following you on Instagram and your flies are some of the best flies i have seen , great work you have!

[@RupertHarveysflies]

Thanks for the kind words:) next video will be up in a few days once I find a soundtrack for it. Is the floating gummy minnows that I posted the other day.

[@henrymontero4470]

Rupert Harvey oh and hey Harvey! one more question if you don't mind , do you use any sort of thinner for the plasti dip? or do you use it straight out the can? becouse my can kinda looks like a gel , thanks

[@RAPALILLA27]

preciosa mosca beautifull

[@bobboyhan7368]

This looks like a great fly for Striped Bass and I have been making it but I do have two questions. 1) How do you keep the EZ-body braid from separating after you cut it and 2) what is it that you put in front of the braid before you fold it back onto itself and tie it off?

[@RupertHarveysflies]

Bob Boyhan Hi Bob, 1) nothing just tie it down, it will fray a little but it will make it easier to tie down as the material will not "crimp" (best word for it) on its self. 2) its just a little uv glue to seal the threads.Makes the fly more durable. Hope this helps!

[@brockdehoff5031]

Definatly half to try

[@hrmthermalimage]

WOW!!!!

[@glennplatvoet7111]

That's it I'm in

[@msueirro]

OK, looks great. Where do you find plasti-dip?

[@RupertHarveysflies]

+Mike S I get mine from www.plasti-dip.co.uk

[@davescheer5038]

Does the weight of the plastic dip make the fly sink ?

[@pmwoodstudio]

Killar fly!!!!!😊

[@survivorjohnny44]

Um, wow. Sub'd

[@Larry.Luciano]

I want to see a video of you casting this....

[@reubenbenreuben3258]

I give you five star

[@andyost4906]

Top 👍👍👍✌✌✌

[@wallyhynes444]

Do you dilute or thin the plastic dip? I just got it and used it and its not drying as clear as yours.

[@RupertHarveysflies]

No just straight out the tin.

[@danjohnson2098]

great video.What vise are you using?Thanks

[@RupertHarveysflies]

thanks Dan it's the snowbee Waldron.

[@fshng2fish]

Rupert, you are truely a Master fly designer.This bait-fish pattern has a large profile, is sparse, lightweight and is deserving of innovative recognition. It surely ranks up there with a Deceiver, Clouser, Dalberg Diver, Surf Candy, and Hollow Fleye.Plasti-Dip link:www.amazon.com/Performix-12219-Plasti-Dip-Clear/dp/B00I9SK8WK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1481386584&sr=8-4&keywords=clear+plasti+dip

[@fshng2fish]

I just noticed you gave credit to Peter Morse from Australia for the design. Well you did a masterful job of tying and with the video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Pepeflyush]

👏👏👏👏👏👏🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@setyawantulusraharjosamini1046]

yes head fish of artificial feed

[@qasmiferozi7618]

which type of hair is this?

[@RupertHarveysflies]

its H2O SF blend.

[@setyawantulusraharjosamini1046]

mata ikan ditempel dengan lem seperti itu tidak awet /mudah terlepas karena kepala ikan terbuat dari plastik elastis. sebaiknya mata ikan dilukis saja pada plastik kepala ikan agar lebih awet,terlihat mengkilap dan warna tidak pudar tutup dengan lem transparan. Ir. SOEDIRAN DPU KABUPATEN BLORA 1954-1985, CENTRAL JAVA, INDONESIAN MON'CHOYS STATION BLORA

[@drewcanoe781]

Are these for sale?

[@RupertHarveysflies]

Hi Yes they are order via email [e-mail] .thanks rupert

[@edwardmuzzy9876]

Where do you get Plasti-dip??

[@HenryCarmonaTexasSlayer]

This is much better without any volume, j/s