Fly Tying Skill Builder #14 | Applying Resin, Twisting your Thread, and SLIDER HEADS!

[@69adrummer]

Thanks for these videos and this series! Being new(er) I've learned a ton from so many of you all and while, yes, it's a bit overwhelming at first...if I pick one pattern, I can tie it up and see progress in my skills and the quality of the fly. One question: Could you do a "skill builder" on say, the "waste" or what to do with it?! I tie smaller patterns and try to burn up the scraps but I'd like some of your thoughts!! Thanks and have a great weekend!!

[@FlyFishFood]

We could do something like that. Some materials are just used once and thrown away. I think the better topic is maybe a skill builder that talks about how to reduce the waste?

[@edwardmlotkiewicz2343]

Great series. I've learned a lot from these sessions.

[@tomfitzgibbon6691]

Cheech, thanks. Another great instructional video. I think someone else said it first, but tying deer hair finally makes some sense after this video.

[@markcooley4611]

Great choice on razor blades. One of my favorites

[@hbgpabottles]

As always so very helpful. For ME...that deer hair technique was the most understandable yet. Gives me great confidence in starting to make deer head flys.

[@jimb2357]

Excellent slider head tutorial - thanks Cheech!!

[@andrewmcdowell1291]

Your skill builder videos are absolutely A1. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@michaelterry1147]

Always enjoy your tips and tricks Cheech. Thanks

[@justinmcquaide4862]

These really are great videos such a good idea I’m a not a beginner but not a great Tier ether lol . They have been so helpful theres always something new to learn . Cheech just has a great knack for teaching !

[@markgunnell2149]

Great series. I love how you teach us. Thanks

[@T.N.TFly.company]

Will definitely be using this to get my toothless slider heads looking better, thanks cheech! 👍

[@bravo4543]

I have been using Norvises auto fly bobbin and you can do a loose thread wrap. All you do is pull out a length of thread then trap the spool with your pinky, do your wrap then slowly release the spool (so as to not snap the thread tight) until the bobbin hangs freely. Works great!

[@FlyFishFood]

But then you still have to deal with the goofy tension for the rest of the fly. Lots of guys like them, but I don’t love em.

[@c.p.1688]

Well done teacher extraordinaire!

[@NDFlyFisher]

Another reason to twist the thread is to get it to “jump” onto the hook and materials. You can see that in the deer hair tip. The thread jumps backwards.

[@FlyFishFood]

That one is coming up on another SB. But yes.

[@NDFlyFisher]

@@FlyFishFoodDidn’t mean to steal your thunder.

[@FlyFishFood]

@@NDFlyFisher no. Not at all! Great tip!

[@jgirard5930]

Excellent instructions! All your videos are well expalined, well filmed and extremely informative. Thanks Cheech.

[@scottnock5241]

Great job on the slider Cheech!!! Good color choices too for the video!!

[@trevorgreen2370]

I like it all. I liked the deer hair section. I’ve been trying to get deer hair basics right. Thanks for sharing 🙏🇻🇬

[@TightLinesNW]

really enjoyed the hair section of this vid, Thanks for sharing!

[@michaelwebb4566]

Thanks for the shout-out Cheech!

[@FlyFishFood]

We got you boss!

[@exilbayer6377]

Great work! Nothing wrong with holding the blade between the fingers and a tool that doesn´t allow to flex it it worthless in many situations. But Stonfo has made a great tool that holds the blade just the same way, for a very reasonable price. Even while cutting, the radius can easily be adjustesd with one hand.

[@robgreen6697]

That’s more than impressive…

[@bill7075]

On the double edge blade, to prevent getting cut take a piece of masking tape and fold over the half you're not using. When the first side get dull, put tape on that side and take off the first piece of tape. I have started using two different colors of tape, so if I put it down with both covered, I can still remember which to remove. NO MORE BLOODY FINGERS!

[@FlyFishFood]

Might help. IMO still too much handling of the blade.

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

Can you do skill builder with ways to put materials on the hook side/up facing side/belly of a jig hook? I'm trying to make a jig version of the masked marauder, and they are coming out quite wonky, looking not to mention the 3+ finger stabs each attempt 😂

[@RollinRollinReelin]

Hey there Cheech! How are you brother? I loved your video. Where can I get a large hair stacker like the one you used in this video??? I love making large saltwater flys with deer hair. Thank you Cheech! John

[@gregb8824]

What is the name of the slider streamer you tried at the end?

[@FlyFishFood]

Articulated trout slider.

[@jameshood9035]

How many times are you going to do a perfect slider head?

[@FlyFishFood]

At least about 7 more times.

[@user-gn9wr3fw6c]

Only a tool uses a razor blade tool

[@FlyFishFood]

Truth