FLY TYING - PETER APPLEBY DEMONSTRATES HOW HE TIES HIS WORLD FAMOUS " APPS WORMS" PATTERN.

FIRST TIME PETER HAS EVER TIED THEM ON VIDEO, AND REVEALED HIS SECRET TIPS WHICH MAKES HIS PATTERN SO DEADLY.

[@jamiepicken1938]

Well there you have it, straight from the horses mouth! Great to see the original tying and hear the history from Peter! Can’t believe I never thought of sealing the ends of the legs with super glue to stop the flexi fraying! 🤦‍♂️… Thanks for putting this out Alec. 👍

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Jamie it's the little things that makes all the difference on the worm 👍🎣🐟

[@michaelkimber2274]

Brilliant video Alec...Excellent information, thanks I look forward to seeing more in the future...

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Cheers Michael, much appreciated, we have more videos planned when the naturals start to hatch 👍🎣🐟

[@dfisher1000]

Thank you so much guys for this invaluable information . As always the small details are what is important . I’m looking forward to tying these .🎣👌

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Definitely get some tied up, the red apps will be devastating over the winter months 👍🎣🐟

[@graemeclark6671]

Really enjoyed that thanks both. I'm lucky enough to be fishing with Peter soon for a charity event. I'll be like a sponge trying to learn from him.

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

You will love that day Graeme, you will learn a lot of hings that will change your fishing for the better I'm sure, enjoy the day 👍🎣🐟

[@it_only_counts_on_fly3473]

Quite possibly my favourite of your videos so far

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Thank you Daniel 👍🎣🐟

[@alanblake13]

Cheers Alec and Peter, another great video!

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Much appreciated Alan 👍🎣🐟

[@FlyRiderFishing]

Never knew how much thought went into this fly! Excellent stuff, thanks! 👍

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Thank you, it's always the little details that make the difference 👍🎣🐟

[@misterjohntmaguire]

Thank you both very much for the very valuable information,Its really superb.

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Thanks John 🎣🐟

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Peter is a legend.

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Your definitely right there Lindsay, his angling skill and thinking is on another level to us mere mortals 👍🎣🐟

[@paulinegodward216]

Well done chaps. Smashing video.

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Cheers Pauline 👍🎣🐟

[@RhysFishes]

Enjoyed this Alec! Many thanks peter 👍

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Thanks Rhys, much appreciated 👍🎣🐟 We should all get together and do some joint videos 🎣🐟

[@RhysFishes]

Yes Alec👍

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

That will be great Rhys, me and Peter love the look of your local fishery where you did your dry fly video, the place with the wooden platforms, maybe your dad can join us as well?? 🎣🐟

[@jamesstephen7640]

Brilliant Peter great tutorial at the vice right now thing a few of them You have to be one of the better teachers out there

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Cheers James , much appreciated 👍 🎣 🐟

[@grahamlonergan8964]

I bought the materials and tied the way Peter showed - lethal fly - tks Peter and Alec

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

They definitely are Graham👍🎣🐟

[@ruebdogg1]

Wow, thank you for this video!!

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Your very welcome 👍🎣🐟

[@lonewizzard8456]

I can't wait to fish bass and trout with an Apps Worm. Such great insights and information that I would have never known orherwise. Thank you.

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Thank you , the range of Apps worms are unbelievable fish catchers, I know they have also been fantastic at catching freshwater Bass in America, please let me know how you get on with them , tight lines 👍🎣🐟

[@lonewizzard8456]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying T hanks for your reply. I will let you know!

[@boab38gall]

so enjoyed Mr Appleby's knowledge in this video thankyou

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Cheers , they are both deadly patterns. 👍 🎣🐟

[@daleshort7979]

Just met Peter the legend today at sharply springs and as a novice to the sport I asked Peter for abit advice in which I must say the gentleman took the time to show and give me some of his knowledge really nice bloke thanks Peter

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Nice one Dale, pleased he sorted you out with tips 👍🎣🐟

[@williammccrorie222]

Excellent thank you to you both.

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Thanks William 👍🎣🐟

[@archiebathgate9122]

Just read further down in the comments and discovered the answer. Def' Globrite 5. Thanks both for taking the time to share your depth of experience. It is making those who take note into better trout anglers.

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Yes , that's correct Archie no 5 👍🎣🐟

[@ibelieve1468]

Hi great bit of history and insightful tying. Quick question, my globrite no 5 is like a hot orange? In the film yours looks pinkish can you clarify please thanks.

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

It is definitely hot orange and the super glue finish keeps that hot colour 👍🎣🐟

[@grahamlonergan8964]

Great video

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Thanks Graham 👍 🎣 🐟

[@hounddogjonny]

Hiya Alec, you know when Peter ties these 4 legged apps in other colours (amber/olive/pink) what do you use as a base thread..the pink globrite floss? or do you just try to get a thread or floss similar to the flexi colour and rib it the same?

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Hi Jonny , use globrite pink no 2 for the pinkie apps and no8 for the Amber. 👍🎣🐟

[@hounddogjonny]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying Cheers Alec that is dead helpful thankyou.

[@kooky82]

Great video Alec, does Peter use other shades of globrite for the Olive and Amber versions of the apps worm? If so do you know which ones? Cheers

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Hi Richard, pink ones glo brite no 2 Amber ones glo brite no 8 There is not a good olive glo brite so just use the olive beads like on the 8 LEGGED pattern 👍🎣🐟

[@kooky82]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying thank you very much 👍

[@regularSenseAppeal]

Lovely thanks a lot for that. Wonder how it would work for sea run brown trout fishing from the shore.

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Cheers , give it a go . It takes plenty of brown trout from lakes, so I can't see why it won't work . Please let me know, tight lines 🎣🐟

[@rabc6481]

Alec love the video & the tying of these flyes keep them video coming please that are most enjoyable just one thing were can I get XO Bloody colour were can i buy it from or is it a mix of two or more dyes tight lines for Ireland

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Most fly fishing stores have different colours of flexi floss, try Flybox they often have it in stock. Sports and leisure tackle shop at Blyth, Northumberland often have it as well. 👍🎣🐟

[@it_only_counts_on_fly3473]

Loved that video, thank you both! So number 2 for pink, number 8 for amber and just use olive beads for olive. For the pulling version, does the number of beads go the same as the turns of rib on the static version......so 5 beads for size 10, 4 for size 12 and 3 for size 14? And definitely size 9 gutterman beads? I ordered a load but I have nowhere near the same space as Peter to get my Flexi floss in and tight to get on the hook. What brand and model of hook does Peter use as that's probably my problem? Sorry for all the questions Alan, just sat down to get a load tied

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Yes that's right, you might have o check the olive beads coz you often get different sizes in the tubs, the quality control for he sze is not good, ge some 8/o if you can them there will be plenty room. Hanak 230BL wet hooks are a good model but expensive 👍🎣🐟

[@it_only_counts_on_fly3473]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying thank you Alec. I've ordered some hayabusa 373's, their a medium wire hook so should be grand. Yeah Hanak hooks are excellent but yeah, pricey. Yes the beads are a pain in the backside 🤣, found a few finer hooks which made life easier til the 373's arrive

[@archiebathgate9122]

Got size 9 beads and hanak 230 hooks, but the beads burst apart each time I pulled the flexi through. Also tried 130 hooks too - same happened. Got 3mm beads now from a supplier to try. Tied the red and have been catching on them.

[@Esoxluciouss11]

well done and ty

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Cheers Denis , they are catching lots of fish right now 👍

[@allan8515]

Alec, What a history lesson that was, please pass on my thanks to Peter. The apps pattern is one of my favourite to fish

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Cheers Allan, I will do 👍🎣🎉

[@jackhodgson6739]

Learnt a lot with Peters finer tips

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Keep watching Jack, there will be more to come 👍🎣🐟

[@jackhodgson6739]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying The more the better Alex, have tried watching Peter at Sharpley but the details in the video’s make all the difference. Thanks to you and Peter.

[@trevorluft1763]

Top marks Alec

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Thanks Trevor 👍🎣🐟

[@trevorluft1763]

Does Peter cut all the legs the same length?

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Yes Trevor, if you watch the video vyou will see him explain why he uses a cocktail stick as a template so all the legs on all his worms are the same, he also explains why he puts super glue on the ends of the legs 👍🎣🐟

[@jamesbarr1620]

Great info from the inventor what the best way too fish the fly opinions welcomed 👍

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Thanks James, they are very versatile, the 4 LEGGED APPS are deadly fished slow with the odd kick, they also can be twiched back on lines from floating to sinking. The 8 LEGGED APPS are deadly when pulled on intermediate or sinking lines with fast jerks then pause and repeat. If you check out my other videos on my channel you will see me fish them and how to do it, enjoy 👍🎣🐟

[@jamesbarr1620]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying would they work under the bung thanks

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

The 4 LEGGED blood red ones do 👍🎣🐟

[@jamesbarr1620]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying cheers Alec tyed to peters spec will be trying them on Sunday 👍

[@geoffreymakin603]

Hi Alec, Would you be able to tell me what colour floss / thread is used on the 4 legged olive apps? Also what shade of olive flexi floss is used on both the 4 and 8 legged apps? Thank you.

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Use medium olive thread and the flexi floss can be various shades of olive , from light , medium and dark , they all work with different water clarity 👍👍🐟

[@geoffreymakin603]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying that's great, thank you Alec.

[@trevorluft1763]

Fished Peters app for the first time on Saturday landed 8 on it, got snapped on one tied another on and landed the fish that snapped me!

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Nice one Trevor 👌🎣🐟

[@robertalexander7286]

Alex, what size beads are used. I've got Guterman seed beads but they're too small to get the flex floss through

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Robert they are 9/0 size, they are normally OK. You can get slightly bigger ones from sports and leisure at Blyth, they are blue Jay type. 👍🎣🐟🐟

[@joeprosperini4535]

hi alec, can you please tell me what landing net you are using, thanks very much joe

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

It is a greys landing net Joe, the mesh is gentle on the fish. 🎣🐟

[@joeprosperini4535]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying thanks very much for your help, Alec. Joe.

[@archiebathgate9122]

Daft question. Globrite 5 is Fire Orange not red. Is that the correct floss?

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

It is Archie 🎣🐟

[@chrismichael9591]

Brilliant, is the amber the golden colour or yellow? Some call both amber so want to make sure I get correct one. Had loads of success on red and olive, thanks 😁

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Cheers Chris, it's is Amber a yellow/ orange mix 👍🥶🐟

[@chrismichael9591]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying thanks mate 👍

[@slippinjimmy222]

Hi there, im just starting out in fly tying. Want to make this my first fly. Have you got any alternatives to the hanak hooks you could recommend as i cant find them anywhere? Thanks a lot for all your videos, been watching for a while now and learned loads!

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Cheers Jimmy , try Fario 302 as an alternative 👍

[@slippinjimmy222]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying. Thanks very much. Ive got the glo brite, flex, and some tools on the way, so I’ll get them hooks ordered in. Really appreciate you getting back to me. Only started fly fishing last year and your videos have helped a lot. Looking forward to start tying my own! Cheers

[@harryboyle9920]

Hi Alec, Brilliant and very informative video from you and Peter. Can you please advise or point me in the right direction as to where I can purchase the ‘Gutterman 9/0 Olive Seed Beads. I have searched everywhere………I can find the beads but not in Olive……….Is there a substitute similar colour. Very much enjoyed this video plus the other video filmed on Rutland where you and Peter were demonstration the correct manner in Which to fish the fly.. Thank you…….keep the video’s coming……..really enjoy them….👍👍👍. Harry B.

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Thanks Harry, you can get the large olive beads ( blue Jay) at Sports and leisure, Blyth , Northumberland 👍🎣🐟

[@harryboyle9920]

Hi Alec, Many thanks for the information. I am not familiar with these beads…….. Is ‘Blue Jay’ a colour which is similar to Olive. You refer to ‘The Large Size’’…………I did read somewhere in the comments You advised someone to buy some size 8 instead of 9……… Is that what you are talking about?………thanking you😁😁

[@harryboyle9920]

Sorry …forgot to ask…..will these larger size beads be compatible with the Hannah hooks that Peter ties on. Thanking you.😃😃

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Hi Harry, blue Jay is the brand of bead, they are olive beads and are 9/0 perfect for the olive apps worm 👍🎣🐟

[@harryboyle9920]

Many thank Alec………..will contact the shop tomorrow….😀😀😀👍👍

[@stephenpiper6212]

Great video. What hook is that? Thanks

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Cheers Stephen , hook is a Hanak 230 BL SIZE 10

[@rowlandowens4723]

Any chance you could up load a photo of each colour, are they all tied with no 5 as thread. Thanks

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Hi Rowland, for the 4 LEGGED APPS Pink ones glo brite no 2 Amber ones glo brite no 8 The olive ones there is not a good olive colour glo bright so just use te olive beads for the body, just like on the 8 LEGGED pattern. 👍🎣🐟

[@rowlandowens4723]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying Thank you for your kind time, keep the vids coming

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Will do, another one coming soon 👍🎣🐟

[@mikejames663]

Alec, all my flexi floss is flat, bought a pile years ago, still in good condition, yours and Peter's are round, is that still called flexi floss.

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Mike the flexi floss is flat not round 👍🎣🐟

[@mikejames663]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying Thanks Alex

[@davebento1548]

On the video the Globrite number 5 looks pink whereas the No 5 veniards i have is fire orange - can you confirm the colour of the body ?

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

It's fire orange Dave 👍🎣🐟

[@davebento1548]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying Thank you for the reply and the video - used the fire orange I had and followed your video to tie flys last week and caught 8 rainbows

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Check out my video on the apps pinkie Dave , it is catching very well now 👍🎣🐟

[@davebento1548]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying Is it worth having both ? Does one sometimes work when the other wont or work better than the other ?

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Definitely Dave, I often fish both colours on a floating line or midgetip and see which they prefer on that day , it can change on different days and lakes👍🎣🐟 .

[@dennisjacobs5619]

Hi Alec does Peter use the same template for each size,or a different one for each size.Keep the videos coming especially with a few of Peters secrets.😉👍

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

He makes templates for all his flies Dennis, so they are all the same, as he said in the video 👍🎣🐟

[@johnthomas5806]

and how does he tie the fly to the main line?

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Improved clinch knot 👍🎣🐟

[@richardmorrow8048]

Great video Alec, just started tying some of your flies already. Could you do a short video on Peter's method of finishing off, couldn't see how he did it, certainly looks a lot quicker way to do it.

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Richard he makes a loop, then puts the bobbin through the loop twice and puts his finger on the top of the eye and pulls the loop to the eye and puts a dot of super on to secure he thread, look at te video on KZbin on the telly its much better to see 👍🎣🐟

[@richardmorrow8048]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying Thank you, thought it was something like that. Now to source the materials, cheers.

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

You can source them in many fly fishing stores a Web sites, get them tied up 👍🎣🐟

[@notmissingout9369]

This fly a doubled my catch rate my go to lure now I fish it summer I know it’s a winter lure but the trout don’t worry about that they hammer them just under the surface on a floating line

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

They definitely catch fish all year round using different lines and retrieves, totally deadly 👍🎣🐟

[@ironmanmichael]

Somebody buy that man a pint!

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Michael he is different class to us mere mortals 👍🎣🐟

[@harryhudson5149]

Where can I get the ox blood flexi floss from

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

A lot of fly fishing tackle shops have the different colours, my local shop sports and leisure at Blyth Northumberland normally have it in. 👍🎣🐟

[@harryhudson5149]

Do you have a email address for them as I can’t find them on google thanks

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Telephone number 01670 365980 John or Jim 👍🎣🐟

[@harryhudson5149]

Alec that is brilliant thanks

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

. No problem 👍🎣🐟

[@grahamlonergan8964]

Where could I get red ox colour flex so I can try Peters work

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Go on line and try the FLY TYING DEN they normally have it in stock .👍🎣🐟

[@grahamlonergan8964]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying what colour it called on site please

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

It probably is dark blood red , may be call them and speak to Dave and tell him its for the red apps worm 👍🎣🐟

[@grahamlonergan8964]

@@alecharveyfishingandflytying thank yoi

[@jamesstephen7640]

Sorry meant to say Alec

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

👍🎣🐟

[@lawrencemacd63]

The audio is awful 🐟🎣🙄🙄

[@alecharveyfishingandflytying]

Are you watching it on the TV ??