Fly Tying - Articulated Kreelex

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[@Hunter711pa]

Nice job gotta love those simple flies!

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Sometimes simple is better.

[@rockytophearts2732]

Loving these flies! Thank you

[@JimMurphyinSTL]

That's such a simple, quick tie. I've never fished a Kreelex. The profile seems like it would get super skinny as it's pulling through the water. Am I reading this right? I like the addition of the shank and, at that size, it doesn't seem like it would get hung up on itself.

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

So, during movement it does get pretty skinny....but during the fall it flares out really well--especially in slower water. The flash will always be a little bit of a pain at times when it comes to fouling.

[@alexgyorko6464]

I just saw a video of guys fishing articulated streamers on my favorite stream and killing the nice browns. I’ve never even tied one so seeing this video next is a sign I need to get tying. Nice video.

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Get to work! 🙂

[@T.N.TFly.company]

Nice, looks way cooler than the traditional kreelex.

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

I agree!

[@NDFlyFisher]

Looks like a great smallmouth bass fly.

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

It is!

[@mikecrook8650]

Thanks for video Brian. Looks like I'll be at feather craft buying some kreelex. Stuff has a bunch of uses.

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Yes! Tell the guys I said Hi!

[@mikecrook8650]

sure will.@@flyfishingtheozarks

[@saylavi5300]

Great tie! One of the easiest articulated fly videos I've seen. Thanks for sharing. If I can't win it I will try tying it.,

[@edpeter9411]

Granted, I'm not the most experienced but I've never seen a Kreelex tied in anything but gold and silver. Very cool color scheme!

[@BeyerOutdoors]

I haven't worked with shanks yet or made any articulated fly. I need to & have several ideas. Thank you for the video.

[@tomjackson3988]

Had the Kreelex in my box for years and never used it. Finally tied it on 2 months ago and load and behold, it worked. That's what I get for not showing it confidence. Like your colors, thanks!

[@GlenVaci]

Really like that color combo! I don't tie, but I would buy.

[@hop2it783]

Used kreelex a bit on steelhead flies. Love this articulated fly

[@lesleyallen3410]

Love this! Purple is my favorite color!

[@downwindsalmon]

Why make the square cuts? Other than that's what the patern calls for

[@kokid8311]

Great looking kreelex. I've never seen them tied articulated like that. Gonna have to give it a go.

[@johnberry9812]

Nice! Didn't think a kreelex could get any better

[@DanielBlanke-cj6ny]

Looks great and would love to catch some fish on it

[@treysonnorton488]

I like the inverted hook on this pattern!

[@Bio-Bridge]

Haven't evon watched the video yet an I no its gonna be a good one watching as I speak keep up the good work

[@charlieboutin3341]

Man I think I can handle this one..unless I win the giveaway then I’ll just use yours! 😂 Actually I’d have to frame yours Brian, it would be too special to lose.🙂 Thanks for the video and chance to win. Best wishes! 👍👍🎣👌

[@garydrummond568]

Hi Brian, sent you an insta re competition😁👍🏻

[@MNSkeetFamily]

One of my favorite patterns ever.

[@AdrianStruwig]

That generator doesn’t seem to like me

[@MrEclat404]

Nice looking fly

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Thanks!

[@keith-y8e8t]

never fished kreelex, looks cool

[@jonathanlagasse9531]

Killer looking tie

[@sigurdurmarolafsson4183]

So simple yet about 90% uf us are thinking: WHY DID I NOT THINK OF THAT!!!

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Me to.......

[@billkeenum1303]

Looks like a super flash fly… it doesn’t put off too much flash?? I’m always concerned about having to much flash. Did I get lead down the wrong path with that concern???

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Me too, Bill. The vast majority of the time I am not a fan of overly flash flies....but they definitely have their place.

[@randyw8412]

Great fly looks fun to tie

[@philstevens6934]

Absolutely terrific modification of the original kreelex. Definitely will tie some up for spring smallie fishing. 😃🎣

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Go for it!

[@jeffreybartynski6946]

I love the kreelex minnow The articulated version should only fish better.

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

So much more movement!

[@johnnylightning1491]

Kind of a different looking fly, but who knows what the fish want. I guess the fish do, but they're not talking. Keep the good stuff coming Brian.

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Thanks, will do.

[@dirkvannieuwenhove]

Love the pattern but just one question (might me being brought up with books from Bob Popovics): why do you cut the flash straight and not tapered for better movement? I have noticed while fly fishing for pike that flash cut off at the same length tends to cloth together and moves less than tapered sections

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

This fly is one of the few times that I don't think we are looking at THE Kreelex unles the cuts are on hard angles. 99.9% of the time I like tapers too.

[@Fishing.friday]

I aspire to have a sticker game like Brian!

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

😎

[@andrewcherry5696]

And here I was wondering if I really needed to get shanks and start articulating… time to give the shop my money

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

When in doubt.....go to the fly shop. 🤣😂

[@HarleyJetSled]

Hola eh!!!!

[@troutsage]

Just out of curiosity, why did you chose polar flash for the bottom and not kreelex flash like on the top?

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Polarflash has a better opposing color that what Kreelex offers.

[@paulbridgers3820]

Thanks for sharing Brian, looking forward to the next video.

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Thanks, Paul!

[@keithcontreary5828]

If that fly doesn't get it's attention, nothing will. I'd love to try it on redfish and speckled trout here in Louisiana.

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Definitely!

[@markhammer1289]

Looking dirty!

[@mikehester4163]

Like the purple!

[@jthrash75]

That's a great tie. Love the colors.

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Endless color-combos for this fly.

[@alexhendrick8288]

Nice as always,c

[@johnblahnik5084]

Like me a kreelex

[@mikehulsey4813]

It’s nasty

[@billsimmons7810]

Very nice!

[@DriftingFlyFisherman]

sweet!!!!!!!

[@luketomanelli9219]

Beautiful

[@thedesoletone]

Good to see your thread isn't falling of the spool and turning into a birds nest on the floor.

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Stooopid thread spools......😡🤬😡

[@gradyprairie9523]

Flashy

[@chrisbukowski9434]

Nice 👍

[@mikepetti]

Slick!

[@davidcharbonnet1187]

Nice!!!

[@ColoradoFishDr]

What species do you target with that type of fly?

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

All of them. 😎

[@edpeters6903]

Short, sweet, simple, Oh so nice. 👍

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

And easy!

[@rcb1968]

Great Fly, Colours are a winner.

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

So good!

[@kevinmorris1965]

i love it. thanks for the video.

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Thanks for watching!

[@the_flies_that_bind]

Such a nasty color combo! 🔥

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Love it!

[@johnhaertling9600]

that fly is bad ass, gotta try one of those.

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

It is super solid.

[@jacekdabrowski1988]

Great job 🔥 What wire thickness do you use here ? Thanks

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

.45mm 👍

[@jacekdabrowski1988]

Thank you

[@Abcd12342600]

Looks slick and will fish well

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

It does!

[@chrisrenner2509]

Great looking fly!!!

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Thanks!

[@flyfishtn]

A great pattern made even better!

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Good stuff!

[@Flybuckaroo]

Love the color combo

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Thanks!

[@garydrummond568]

Love the Kreelex and articulating it just made it better👍🏻

[@kyletroiano5811]

Looks good !

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

So good.....

[@johnperrigot7532]

Love it!!

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Thanks!

[@JohnDozierSr50]

Cool and simple fish catching pattern. Thanks Brian

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Thanks for watching!

[@spencerwhite6837]

This is great! Nice quick tie. Thanks for the video

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimcastellanos7983]

That's a sick color combo! I might tie it in yellow/white and rock it for saltwater fishing. Awesome work, dude.

[@terrystowe926]

Like it, been planning on tying my articulated flys with one hook and a shank for the trailer, better for the fish I think

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

Thanks!

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

The one fly that “flies” in the face of a few tying conventions. I like it Brian and a quick, cheap guide fly tie. 😎🎣

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

I see what you did there. 😉

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

@@flyfishingtheozarks nice as a stepdad I enjoy puns more and more lol 😆

[@Guardians814]

Quick and simple, seems great!

[@flyfishingtheozarks]

I am usually not a huge fan of such flash-forward flies.....but this is an iconic pattern.