Fly Tying: Tube Flies Part 2

This is my second installment of the "Tube Flies" series of fly tying tutorials. In this part, I discuss some updates in regards to materials, and then go through the setup for tying using the HMH Tube Fly Tool and Rigid Tubes. The fly tied is a Woolly Bugger, intended to show that a variety of patterns can be created when tying tube flies. If you are experienced in this style of tying, please be sure to mention your own thoughts, techniques, and tips in the "Comments" section below.
As explained in the first video and reinforced in this one, there are no rules when tying tube flies. Be creative and think outside the box; your biggest critic will be the fish!
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[@Clambelly]

This is the best explanation of tube fly tying. I grew up fishing saltwater stripers and blues trolling surgical tube lures on umbrella rigs. I tied many saltwater streamer flies and glass minnows. Tube flies have got to be the best advancement in fly tying. Thanks for this great series.

[@kevinjtoner]

Excellent!!! That was the best instruction for tying a tube that I have yet seen. You are feeding my addiction, Tim! Ah well, as addictions go you can do worse. Thank you.......Regards, Kevin

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the positive comments, Kevin, and I'll see what I can do to keep that momentum going for Part 3! Tim

[@Jones90090]

Who’s still watching in 2020? Just now starting my tube fly journey. Thanks for the info, Tim!

[@TimCammisa]

Welcome to the fun, Brandon, and watch away! If you have any questions, shoot me an email: [e-mail] Thanks, and Happy New Year! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the comments, Chet Kirby, and I am truly honored that my videos inspired you to do the same. I loved the Prince time lapse, and hope you plan on uploading more of those in the future. Thanks again, and good luck with your own channel! TC

[@chetkirby8675]

Thank you for your words of encouragement and I am planing more videos.

[@marksleeper3752]

and as always nice shirt, I was at Eldridge and said your name to Jim he said your a great guy and thinks highly of you, I also told jim that you was a great guy. both of you are a asset to fly tyers, Thanks for all you do Tim

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for such kind words, Mark, and glad to know all is well at Eldridge! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@marksleeper3752]

Thanks Mark

[@chris2906]

I know this is an older video but so good!!! Thanks for the info and one more HUGE benefit for us newbies to fly tying when tying a tube fly... No sharp hook to have to learn to work around when dragging back material! Thanks again!

[@TimCammisa]

You got it, Chris, and thanks for the comment. I look forward to hearing more from you on some of my other videos, or shoot me an email with questions: [e-mail] Thanks! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@marlonf.naranjo6102]

Thank you very much Tim for making these videos. I have been tying for a while since I am a trout fly fisherman but I am trying to start fly tying salt water flies also. So I am looking into getting into tube tying. Your opinions help me a lot as I am sure others appreciate it too. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Ecuador, South America

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for taking a moment to share your thoughts, Marlon, and I'm happy to help. Keep me updated how your tying goes, and please don't hesitate to email me ([e-mail]) with any questions. Tim

[@stuartgibson1741]

awesome video, just started tube fly tying so really helpful! cheers

[@chetkirby8675]

Nice video as alway! You inspired me to upload a fly tying video so I did a simple time lapse of me tying.

[@jamess955]

Great videos, and yes I'm ready to try this, I mostly fly fish for panfish right now, but I plan on going salt also and can see how this will work for both, what a great system and your easy to understand videos.

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks, James, and please let me know how the system works for you. It's a lot of fun, and once you take that first step, tube flies become very enjoyable! Tim

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the comments, +Stuart Gibson; I'm glad that this video is helpful. TC

[@seanmooney3907]

Love the video. I usually burn the back end before I start to keep the hook holding tubing in place. I have never burned on the pin but it worked so nothing to say. The tubing you can get from the aquarium store is very similar to the tube holding tube you used. They do have some stiffer ones as well so it may replace hybrid. I just purchased a good bit of Hybrid tubing and am getting ready to buy more. All the best, Sean

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for sharing, Sean; I know your thoughts will definitely help those new to tube flies. The Hybrid tubing is good stuff, thus I thank you for the information. Tim

[@jtarryohpengyew8173]

Hi Tim, I had being watching your fly tying tutorial for quite some time. I liked the flies you tie. But unfortunately I'm unable to get most of the material in my country. I wanted to order on line, but was cheated once. Paid for it but never got what I paid for. I wanted so many thing but was fearing of the same experience. Thanks for sharing.

[@TimCammisa]

Thank you for the kind words, and I'm really sorry to hear that. If I can ever help with the process of purchasing materials, please let me know. Tim [e-mail]

[@sappervet1980]

I love this concept with the tube flies. I was wondering how this would work for trout fishing. Here in Michigan i fish alot of streams and rivers and would love the flexibility that this brings to the table

[@TimCammisa]

sappervet1980 This definitely applies to trout fishing, though more from a streamer perspective. I am sure others fish tubes for nymphs and MAYBE dry flies, but I don't know of those individuals. Knowing that you can easily carry and adjust tubes is a bonus with this system, thus if you ever attempt to fish streamers on trout, would you let me know how they work for you? Thanks again! TC

[@rabbithole_flies]

AWESOME! Thanks for clarifying everything!

[@TimCammisa]

Absolutely, and I hope all is well! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@fshng2fish]

Tim regarding short strikes. Instead of changing the hook to a longer shank length why not just use a longer hook holder tube. BTW thanks for posting this tube fly tutorial series, it's helped to build my confidence to tie some.

[@TimCammisa]

Great suggestion, and I appreciate you taking a moment to comment. Let me know how tube flies work for you. Tim

[@stryker2764]

Hi Tim..Great Part 2 video, very well done as usual! The hybrid type tubing (softer tube) is available at www.canadiantubeflies.com/ an online tube fly materials store based here in my city. I'm enjoying learning this new way of tying. Thanks Tim

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the kind words, and glad you liked it. I also appreciate you sharing the link for the hybrid tubing! This is a fun style and I'm glad others are getting into it. Tim

[@marksleeper3752]

Tim they do stand behind their product , I had gone to HMH when they was in Fort Androse I asked them where to purchase their Spartin vise they told me to get it from LL Beans that was about 20 miles from me, so I did purchase the vise, I had tied a lot of flies on the vise . then the hooks was slipping out, I knew HMH had a 100 percent warranty and LL Beans did too ,so I went back to Beans and they said that was the first vise that ever came back, they gave me a new vise with no problem, the 2nd one I have had no problem, so they do stand behind their vises

[@TimCammisa]

Great to know, Mark; thanks for sharing! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@zofoblueszofoblues8339]

Great vid Tim,,,TY

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the kind words, Zofoblues Zofoblues ; I appreciate the comment. Tim

[@graemelucy]

I am new to the game and loving it. Thanks for the great instructions. question: how long was the tube when you started this fly and what determines the diameter of the tube?

[@TimCammisa]

Kenneth, glad you are excited with everything, too. I don't remember the exact length, but would guess around 4" or so. They tend to come larger so you can cut them down as needed. Regarding the diameter, it really is up to how thick you want the body of the pattern. In most cases, I add just one or two body materials, and prefer the body to be slimmer than bulky. Thanks again for the comment, and let me know how the tube flies are going. TC

[@j.taylor7361]

Are tube flies something that lend themselves to warm, fresh water species? Bass, Pike, etc. ?

[@TimCammisa]

Absolutely, they are popular especially for salmon and steelhead, but I know of fly fishers who have used them for most species they chase. The tube length is simply adjusted based on the desired pattern. Good luck and shoot me an email with any questions: [e-mail] Tim

[@ronwilliams8500]

Tim do you have patterns for micro midges ?

[@TimCammisa]

Ron, I have a few patterns I fish that are midges, and enjoy both fishing and tying them. As of now, the videos I have related to midges are: Zebra Midge and Griffith's Gnat. There will be more in the future, though I can't say for certain when. Tim