FLY TYING FRIDAY! two easy and effective bass flies!

[@bruce8554]

I like your style-no frills, simple, accessible materials, and basic methodology. Right up my alley. Thanks, and regards from KZN, South Africa.

[@tabaldak5184]

I live on the Penobscot river in Maine and we’re known for our bronze backs! This is going to hammer them!! 👌🏽 thank you

[@angussoutter7824]

Ah neat trick to fold them gives the bow head look you need at the front 😊👍🏼

[@michaelburk9173]

Thanks for these tutorias for simpler, straightforward, and effective patterns. Aa beginer some patterns that require a half dozen or more seperate materials are a bit intimidating. Not to mention pricey.

[@canadiangemstones7636]

That KFBF is a beauty. Thanks!

[@hankvana2149]

The KISS principle at it's best. The correct profile and action is all that you need to catch fish - both of these simple patterns will do it! Thanks for sharing! SUBed!

[@TheFlyDudes]

thanks so much for the sub. I couldnt agree more. so important to make simple bugs that work that you can bust out a good number of and not feel bad about losing!

[@tattoos1988]

I have just started fly tying I’m an absolute novice your videos have been a god send lol I’ve corrected so many mistakes through them I’m a new subscriber and love the channel all the best for 2020 god bless tight lines

[@Sirskibumsalot]

Hey I know this is a older video But great simple flies you tied up there ,,,, I do the same and tie my own flies but I always add weight to get them down in what ever water level i want faster . Lead wraps or barbell eyes is what i use ....thats because most of the time I'm using a floating line . But I do use a sinking line depending on what I'm doing too .... Ok my 2 cents and thanks for the video !

[@TheFlyDudes]

Thanks for the kind words!!

[@ernieflynn5124]

I LOVE the simplicity, awesome.

[@SandraGrimes]

Thank you so much for your video. You explain things clearer for a beginner. I’m so excited to tie these two flies and then use them.

[@RubymanTheMan]

*Excellent selection especially for the newer angler. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it’s entire assortment looks to be tied well. Looking forward to getting them wet...*

[@pat6888]

great good job! On my opinion nothing can be compared with rabbit or marabou to have the best swimming .on the zonker i like to fix the rabbit wing only at the head to have more freedom.

[@TheFlyDudes]

patoche 34 thanks!

[@RGSPrideTILE]

A master at your art. Thank you.

[@TheFlyDudes]

Thanks so much!

[@tonydavila2606]

Dude these are awesome! I just started fly fishing, I’ve done tons of fishing since I was a kid. Tying buck tails and jigging the river for smallies, drums, walleye anything that bites. Just got into fly fishing! It’s so hard lol, my casting is terrible, I’m keeping at it. My goal is to catch one of the illusive Illinois musky on the fly. I don’t see much fly fishing in Illinois, got an orvis encounter 8wt but I have no clue what to use in the river, I’ve been practicing my casting at ponds but I want to hit the river so bad. I jig it all day but fly fishing is way out of my comfort zone.

[@TheFlyDudes]

Tony Davila awesome man! Stick with it. Such a rewarding style of fishing and way to catch fish! And good luck with the musky! They’re a pain but awesome fish to experience!!

[@Im118ish]

An 8wt should be practically overkill for the river løl...just confirm you have adequate weight fly line to compliment that relatively heavy rod (1st thing I think when ya mentioned trouble casting)..next would be leader construction-if ya don't have expensive tapered leader material I'd suggest using cheapo mono of a few sizes: like from fly line to(nail knot) 30lb 18" long to(blood knot or double-uni knot for all mono2mono connections) a piece of 20lb 18" long to a piece of 10lb 18" long then finally to your tippet like at least 2' to your fly. Less about following my exact materials/lengths ,&more about the tapering dimensions of each successive section of line helping "turn over" your fly

[@unfitfortravel8053]

good video! helps me with my first attempts w/ fly tying while we travel

[@TheFlyDudes]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the kind words

[@FishingBrothersPH]

Wow!

[@Randy_Samuel]

Perfect lure 👍👍👍

[@iamkarlmeyer]

I'm all about that zonker fly!

[@TheFlyDudes]

so easy and effective!

[@derekfrost8955]

That whip finish though!

[@mikeboston421]

learn to do it, you'll never go back to the tool

[@richardpeterson3753]

Not that crazy.i do it all the time.i learned without all them fancy tools you fools run out and waste money on.nice to have them but totally not needed.its just a crutch for you to lean on.wanta be a true gangster,tye this shit without those gadgets.all it is is hand and eye coridenation.if you lack this you shouldn't be anywhere near a hook.

[@nathanmcchristie3997]

@@richardpeterson3753 wow Richard very impressive!!! Wow! Wow I’m speechless ur so strong

[@nathanmcchristie3997]

@@richardpeterson3753 fly tying is probably the least gangster thing that exists dude who do u think u are

[@iceswimming6957]

God job, you made it so easy for me 👏👏👏

[@TheFlyDudes]

Good! Thanks for the comment👊

[@gcflyfishing3132]

Those patterns are sweet!! I’m going fly fishing tomorrow so I’ll give them a try.Thanks dude!!

[@TheFlyDudes]

Keep Fishing Reel awesome man!! Thanks for the comment!

[@gcflyfishing3132]

It works!! Caught 4 Guadalupe bass on it !! Thanks again

[@TheFlyDudes]

Dude awesome!! glad they made it happen for you brother!!

[@K3Flyguy]

Exactly my kind of tying and patterns! Thank you for sharing! I subscribed!

[@TheFlyDudes]

thanks a ton michael! glad you enjoyed and thanks for the sub!

[@NewEnglandStreamers]

Killer bass fly man, thanks for the video!

[@TheFlyDudes]

Thanks a ton!!

[@kay9skull463]

I love the zonker cause it has the hide strip. I just bought some "used" material and I dont have alot of long fur left so I'm for sure using this and tying it tonight!!! SUBED and looking forward to move videos!!!

[@floridafishinjack2016]

I love the simplicity of this video! Will a weight 9 rod catch a tarpon, snook, redfish, or other strong fighting rods?

[@TheFlyDudes]

floridafishinjack yeah absolutely!

[@thomasleebrown3136]

I like both of them ! Thank You !

[@BassMaster.454]

How would it do if I were to add some weight and flip the colors so that it rides hook point up?

[@davidvarnadoe1686]

super patterns !! Good Luck with the steel head. Wish I was there. Again, thanks!!

[@TheTwispAngler]

I would tie this in 3 colors for the Browns Point Spot as a jig-head and go for salmon there. Ah na - I don't tie right now - but I''m thiking and I'm getting ready to watch you tie your fly. : )

[@TheTwispAngler]

Well I forgot what I wanted to say - it's a candlefish (small hooligan) and it's all about that up there. : )

[@sdbassin1143]

Awesomeness! Quick straight to the point! Why no Zonker with eyes?

[@peterstewart2401]

Awesome vid Would buck tail or marabou work for the body on the first fly ?

[@frankclarkjr6369]

Nice job !!!

[@jeromefynaut8177]

Nice looking bait fish going to order materials and go to the vice thanks for the video and crank some out

[@ProspectorRalph]

Awesome vid. Cant wait for the Alaska trip vids. So stoked for you guys. Best of luck 💪🎣

[@TheFlyDudes]

Snow Man thanks brother!! Looking forward to sharing it with you guys!

[@cormackjames]

Very nice, thank you!

[@DinoCaporoso]

Can you use bucktail ,over fabric?

[@TheFlyDudes]

Yeah you absolutely can. It’s traditionally tied with buck tail! I just like the way the craft fur swims and it’s ease of tying!

[@NickFlores_Music]

What size mustad stinger hook is that?

[@sonjafisher5490]

I will be going to ireland next year and we are going to spend one of our days fishing. There are trout and Salmon. What flies would I use?

[@surfzysurf1829]

Is the first fly a topwater

[@jahsamabinladen7185]

Water Twins no

[@sonjafisher5490]

Can I make these weedless? i am tying for my granddaughter who i going to start learning to flyfish.

[@TheFlyDudes]

Sonja Fisher yeah you can totally tie them weedless!

[@hudsoncole8562]

Hi, what size hook did you use for this. Loved the video 👍🏽

[@TheFlyDudes]

Hudson Cole hey man! This is a size 2, 2xl streamer hook!

[@borderex9993]

nice! eye size??

[@jimboslice746]

Very nice

[@tocofishingadventures5712]

thanks for this video champ, do you have any for peacock bass, i live in Guyana .

[@truthseeker7894]

Nice👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheFlyDudes]

Thank you 👍

[@Belbivdevoe]

Need to invest in some tear mender. It's like $5 for a huge bottle

[@CCWATCHLISTENLEARN]

Thank you for the simple no BS videos. Do you have any patterns that you tie with weedguards? Good luck in Alaska!

[@TheFlyDudes]

Hey man! sorry just saw this comment. i personally dont tie or fish many bugs with weedguards besides mouse patterns! And thanks dude! Alaska was incredible. hope youre enjoying the vids!

[@michaelbacile8439]

I just got my first fly tying kit, can you use any brand hook? Like something off the shelf at the local fishing shop or is it better to find more specific hooks for flys? I ask because I’m in central FL, in my area we don’t have much of a fly selection. Mostly spinner stuff. I’ve got an hour drive to the closest fly shop. Thanks and can’t wait to try your patterns!

[@TheFlyDudes]

Yeah you can use any brand hook! If you look up fly tying hooks online, you can also find them that way too! Sizing is weird, but for central Florida and bass species, you’d be good with anything size. 2-1/0 I’d assume!

[@fotografo8324]

Muy bueno!!! Gracias, cordialmente Alejandro

[@johndonovan7334]

Glad I found you, nice video.

[@TheFlyDudes]

thanks a ton dude! appreciate the comments

[@xbluemahi6651]

Great helped me alot

[@TheFlyDudes]

Awesome! happy to hear that!

[@kennyharding511]

Cool flies I am going to tie some of those up I was also wondering what weight fly rod you use for smallmouth

[@TheFlyDudes]

Kenny Harding I think a 5-6 wt fly rod should be fine for smallies! Unless you’re throwing really big flies, then a 7 wt! Thanks for the comment!

[@brandoncombs2942]

These don’t require any weight to get them down deeper in the water?

[@christianbielefeld2754]

If you are using a floating fly line you will probably need to add weight or you can buy a sink tip that’ll help get them down.

[@garrettsnyder219]

Where do i buy that fur? craft stores or fly fishing stores ?

[@chuckhagan]

Michael's or Hobby Lobby has it.

[@moiecol]

Would a eagle claw 570 hook for Ned rig work as well ?

[@joshuabanka5281]

If i was out of fly hooks absolutely i'd tie on that

[@rubythroat2258]

Do you sell any of your handmade flies in Utah?

[@leventevetesi8151]

Hi, I don't understand what fiber you use for this streamer

[@TheFlyDudes]

the fiber is called Craft Fur! Its an synthetic fiber. Rainey's is the brand of it I use!

[@colerisinger1014]

Were you using the same hook for both flies? If so what size

[@TheFlyDudes]

Yeah its a size 2 3xl streamer hook!

[@todd4549]

Hey man, on average how much thread do you go through an a bass type fly? I.e. Clouser/streamer.

[@TheFlyDudes]

clousers take a few for durability to be honest!

[@riverrushlow9033]

can you make a video on fly tying for beginners and how to start?

[@TheFlyDudes]

Yeah man i totally can! keep an eye out

[@cijous4]

Geniallllll!!!!!!

[@pnwriverfisher]

“Just like that”

[@TheFlyDudes]

Brandon hahaha I just realized how much I said just like that😂😂😂

[@oahuhunter]

What is the tool that holds the thread?

[@TheFlyDudes]

its called a thread bobbin!

[@richardpeterson3753]

Been to utah.wouldnt wish that state on my worst enimies

[@TheFlyDudes]

hahaha interesting place

[@canadiangemstones7636]

That’s what happens when you let a cult OWN a whole state...

[@fgjf1079]

Can I buy one of these from you?

[@zoevanburen]

thanks for the content.

[@TheFlyDudes]

Thanks for the comment!

[@Belbivdevoe]

No weight on either of these?

[@TheFlyDudes]

no theyre meant to be fished on a sinking line!

[@timberbucketsphil6818]

Thank you man

[@TheFlyDudes]

No thank YOU Philip!

[@cubbie9499]

Did Dr.Seuss create the fly equipment?

[@TheFlyDudes]

haha basically!

[@robthwaites2]

that one handed whip finish though.....

[@TheFlyDudes]

haha thanks robert

[@tommymarelius]

That cf baitfish will tangle all day long.

[@TheFlyDudes]

Tommy M I never have any issues with it at all!

[@tommymarelius]

@@TheFlyDudes Allright, will try for seatrout.

[@FattyMateo]

That first one is a fouling nightmare

[@michaelnoble3238]

what size hook?

[@TheFlyDudes]

its a size 4!

[@twotallable]

This was a great beginners kit for a great price. kzbin.infoUgkxKRURvLsu9Vvyw7gIuvt8FsApoQNCdz-1 Its given us a huge variety to test out and see what works well and what we like to use. Majority of the flies have stayed together well, but some of the rainbow warriors did unravel after catching a few blue gill. All in all, this was a great kit and are so happy with the purchase and value for money.

[@208sam]

The squeaky vise though... 😂

[@TheFlyDudes]

haha I'm not rolling with the renzetti quite yet!!

[@208sam]

@@TheFlyDudes no judgement here haha. I use a broken allen wrench as a handle to tighten mine

[@andrewingram2520]

I wish I could tie flies. I don’t even know the equipment I would need

[@lisaclearwater7544]

i tied my first fly with pliers to hold the hook and a piece of yarn and some hair from my dog; caught a few bass and bluegill on it. i now like to use a thin chicken feather to make a mane on it, the bluegill love it

[@cameronp2294]

I'm a utahn

[@jasonnester9514]

I suck at tying

[@TheFlyDudes]

haha so do I jason. So do I

[@steveyates1136]

Music sucks, play some Skynyrd!

[@TheFlyDudes]

Wish I could! They take the videos down if the music isn’t license free!!

[@Eddy11391]

This was a great beginners kit for a great price. kzbin.infoUgkxKRURvLsu9Vvyw7gIuvt8FsApoQNCdz-1 Its given us a huge variety to test out and see what works well and what we like to use. Majority of the flies have stayed together well, but some of the rainbow warriors did unravel after catching a few blue gill. All in all, this was a great kit and are so happy with the purchase and value for money.