Fly Tying Art Flick's March Brown Nymph

[@FlyTyer1948]

I have to agree with any fly in Art Flick’s manual(?)/book. My copy is buried in storage somewhere, so I’m glad you chose this one. In a pinch the amber dubbing allows you to also use this as a stonefly, not just as a mayfly nymph.

[@SavageFlies]

Good thinking. And after tying this one, I looked at a few examples, and I found a couple in the FF Museum that he tied-- and his bodies were a bit skinnier than the one I tied (and the one in Klausmeyer's book). Keeping it fat like this could indeed make a passable stonefly.

[@giulianomasetti7689]

A good all round pattern. Thank you Art Flick.....Thank you Matt.

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Giuliano! Thanks for watching my friend. :-)

[@donaldsickles9242]

Nice fly, I like the embroidery, but also like how the yellow bleeds into the brown d-rib. Thank you for showing us this fly.

[@edwardthornton2156]

Nice looking fly. I like the D-rib it looks great. Nice tie thanks for sharing Matt.

[@bigdaddy99929]

Very nice looking nymph. Look forward to tying and fishing. Thx Matt!

[@jimholland1592]

Good morning Matt☕️☕️ Nice recovery, and nice tye! Hope all is well👍

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Jim!

[@andrewwebster13]

Thanks for tying the original and also the modified version you create. Offers another perspective.

[@SavageFlies]

You're most welcome Andrew! I appreciate the note my friend. :-)

[@michaelmerlino6753]

Another winner,Matt.I’ve been thinking I must be getting old because I’ve been in this game long enough to remember when Mr.Flick and others that you mention were writing new articles on fishing and tieing.

[@SavageFlies]

Oh Michael, you and me both my friend! But I always hear that keeping your mind busy will help keep it sharp. That's my plan anyway. :-)

[@dennisfretz1814]

Your videos are helpful with just getting back into tying after many , many year's. And they don't have to be perfect , fish don't care. Tight line: Denny

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate that Denny! Thanks for watching my friend. :-)

[@huntingmissouri5420]

I like it!! Good tie Matt!! Thanks for sharing bud!!

[@karljones6594]

Thats a cool looking fly. Will be tying a few of thes. Thanks for sharing Matt.

[@edwardchavez5627]

Good Morning Sir Matt, I Love the D-Rib I think it sets it off, it looks way better than the other one to me. thanks for sharing this fly. Until next time my Friend enjoy your week.

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Edward! You too my friend. And BTW, I'm going to send you a mug in a couple of days. If you see a small square package from me, that's what it is. :-)

[@leemowers9395]

The DMC embroidery thread is 6 strands, I normally separate it and use 1 or 2.

[@slickydicky]

I have never seen that method of tying in legs before, I'll have to try that.

[@chevyguy6510]

Nice Tie Matt. I laughed when the thread broke. I have done that more than I'm willing to admit.

[@SavageFlies]

Ha! Usually I would have edited that out, but I've gotten enough comments of people saying they appreciate me showing my mistakes, that I've started leaving most of them in. :-)

[@epsieblaine7968]

I have tied this as the original.You ACED it with the d rib.I tie in my vinel a little different.This is a great fly here in western NC.The next ones I tie will have will have the vinel rib.Thanks Matt and have a great week my friend. Ken

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Ken; I always appreciate you watching and your thoughtful comments. :-)

[@leemowers9395]

The result is great, thanks Matt

[@RockyPhillips]

Nice one Matt, I really like this one.

[@crowdaddy8355]

Nice fly. I’m glad to see I’m not the only one that breaks my thread. Great job. I think I like the D-rib better too.

[@SavageFlies]

Ahhh... thanks Chad. At least this thread broke during an easy part of the fly. When you break it in the middle of your third clump of spun deer hair, it's a much bigger pain. :-)

[@mikeney5113]

Awesome looking pattern.like the v rib.looks nice!! Great job Matt thanks!

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Mike! Always appreciate it my friend.

[@kevinashmore8209]

It’s nice to know I’m not the only one that breaks the thread. Mine seem to happen during a whip finish but I’m getting better each time.

[@SavageFlies]

Oh yeah Kevin; and worse than that is your thread breaking when spinning deer hair. That can make a big mess!

[@martyrothman3933]

Good morning Matt it looks awesome

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Marty! 😁

[@harryjoesather6539]

thanks matt..

[@davehall2160]

Cool looking fly Matt Yea, the d rib looks a lot better Thanks for the video

[@toddslichter7831]

Great pattern and nice substitutions. Thanks Matt.

[@laytonmarvin3790]

Nicely tied Matt. I too like the looks of the D rib. Thanks for sharing

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Layton! Appreciate it my friend. 👍

[@stevetrybalski3082]

Good morning Matt. Nicely tied fly. I like the translucency of the D rib verses the floss. I will try it both ways on the vise. Might thin down a single strand of floss two or three fibers for a finer rib.

[@SavageFlies]

Yes Steve, that would probably work best! When I saw embroidery thread in the recipe, I just grabbed a pack of it from my wife's stash. And what I picked up was not at all splittable. It was actually a kind of woven rope. Maybe there are different kinds of embroidery thread that I'm not aware of...

[@peterrebhahn1113]

Broken thread ...Matt keeping it real, one of the good things about this channel. Broken thread is an occupational hazard -- a happenstance no one needs to feel bad about. Now, accidentally cutting your thread because you weren't accurate with your blade or scissors -- that's when you feel stupid. Don't ask me how I know this.

[@SavageFlies]

Oh Peter, that's the worst! Accidentally cutting your thread... especially when you're only about half way through the fly. Hackle and dubbing unwrapping all over the place! Yep, I've done that a time or two myself. :-)

[@johnnylightning1491]

Ya know Kelly Galloup would be proud of you, he kind of has the attitude that recipes are only a guide from which to start and then you should let Matt be Matt. Nice fly. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@SavageFlies]

Ha! I like that. Recipes are just guides. I might have to mention that in the next tie where I have to deviate from a standard. :-)

[@cheflexx778]

That's a sweet pattern. I def like the d-rib better than the braid. 😊. Also been meaning to mention that I love the background music with the violins/ fiddle. It is very relaxing. It complements your fly tying videos well. Tight lines, my friend.

[@SavageFlies]

Thank you for mentioning the music! I'm always torn whether to use it or not, what song, or how loud to make it. I really appreciate the feedback. 👍

[@cheflexx778]

@@SavageFlies what song is that

[@SavageFlies]

@@cheflexx778 It's one of the royalty free ones KZbin has in their library. It's called "Come with Us" by Nat Keefe and Hot Buttered Rum. Strange name, but it's kind of a catchy tune. :-)

[@SavageFlies]

@@cheflexx778 "Come with Us" by Nat Keefe and Hot Buttered Rum :-)

[@jdigioia1130]

I came across your video today after getting an email about this same classic pattern by Art Flick. You nailed the thread color change! I went with Coats & Clark thread in brown for the rib which I think is a bit closer to Mr. Flick’s intent - give it a try next time. Also, might I suggest allowing for a tad more room for the thorax?! Tight lines! 🎣

[@marksleeper9385]

nice Matt

[@Jd-yc3gw]

Good morning Matt. Sitting here having ☕️ enjoying the video. I liked the d rib as well but I’ve often wondered if the original tier chose materials in addition to color for their ability to absorb or repel water to help keep the fly at the depth they wanted. It would be interesting to see if the original version ran at a different depth than the one with the d rib. Take care Matt.

[@SavageFlies]

That's a great question John. I'd be curious too. I know I pay attention to what dubbing I choose based on absorbency. Particularly for wets and nymphs. I'd say Art Flick definitely chose his materials with a specific idea in mind.

[@thomaswalls123]

I like the fly, but have you tried melting the tip and stretching it out thin, then tying it in? Just watch you are going to take those to the river and the orange hot spot will kill it.... Lol. Love your videos👍

[@SavageFlies]

Ha! You might be right Thomas, you never know what kind of hot spot will be a trigger. Regarding melting the tips of vinyl rib, I've done that a few times after learning it from Mak (I think), but if I can get away with not doing that, I generally take the lazy route. :-)

[@tonygarrett601]

Good looking fly the D rib looks good I wonder if it will fish differently. The floss will absorb water and sink faster but the D rib might be a little more buoyant and might look more like it is alive. Especially if you were fishing it behind a weighted nymph.

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Tony; I think it will definitely fish a little differently, but I have no idea how much of a difference it will really make. I would say the biggest difference would be in what the fish sees more than its weight or buoyancy. I guess the only way to really tell would be trial and error, or actual observation. Could be an interesting experiment though. :-)

[@mikeboule1967]

i like it

[@Podobed]

I like it- I think personsally the thorax looks too small. These thorax on these nymphs extends almost as long as the abdomen. I would have started it just in front of the 3rd wrap of d rib (from tail). Otherwise- great tie and I really dig the channel