All these skill builders are just fantastic. Wish they had them back in the 1970s when I was learning to tie. Would have saved me endless hours of learning the hard way. Great stuff, as always, from Fly Fish Food.
@JohnSmith-zk5pq3 ай бұрын
Thank you for putting these skill builders videos out. I learned to tie flies about 50 years ago but stopped after kids came along. Now, I am back at it and these videos are a great refresher as well as for learning new techniques with all the new materials out there (not sure how we were ever able to tie with just fur, feathers & thread - LOL). I have subscribed as I don't want to miss a single heck/hint/technique you care to share!!
@FLYFISHTIE5 ай бұрын
really like the angle on this series! the hand placement is crucial to learing and this shows it will.
@Rich-fg9vj6 ай бұрын
Another great video Cheech! The only comment i'd add is, Spend a little extra money on a quality bobbin. Nothing more frustrating using a cheap bobbin with a sharp tip, fraying or down right cutting your thread. Thank you Sir! Keep them coming!
@clayhannn7 ай бұрын
Could we get a skill building episode about tying in tailing material? Specifically keeping them on top of the hook and aligned? Love the channel, thanks for the great content!
@FlyFishFood7 ай бұрын
Clay. My guy. Look out for skill builder 11!
@petedufault80476 ай бұрын
Another great skill builder Cheech! Really enjoying these and appreciate the effort to make them, keep 'em coming buddy!
@jp4107 ай бұрын
I like the series, it's great. Brief, to-the-point, focused on fundamentals. One thing I see not covered enough when it comes to countersunk beads is how to deal with the extra space you get in the hole when you're going a bit heavy. With a lot of bead brands, even a 2.8 will give you trouble on a size 16 hook, and it's not like that's an outrageous bead/hook pairing. The bead crowds the eye of the hook, or won't be seated straight, and then when you do the body you have a lot of distance between the hook shank and the back edge of the bead, inviting you to tie an overly bulky body. I know there are lots of tricks to deal with it, and I use them, but I'd like to hear you views on the subject.
@FlyFishFood7 ай бұрын
Great idea. I have opinions on this
@johnsamothrakis46216 ай бұрын
Love These Skill Builder Videos. Hope There are 100 😂👍
@T.N.TFly.company7 ай бұрын
I am quite liking this series, thanks for the tips. 👍
@leighs5226 ай бұрын
Finally, someone else puts on beads the way I do. Not sure when I figured this out, but it seems like almost since beads became a "thing". I notice that almost all tying videos start with an already beaded hook. Any method that keeps one of the 2 parts, hook point or bead, still greatly speeds up the process. On little beads I use beading tweezers to hold the bead, rather than my fingers, but the idea is the same. Keep something (the hook) steady while you slip on the bead. Thanks for this series. Lots of good stuff.
@BP-19887 ай бұрын
Great tips, great series. I do like Tim Flagler's method of putting a bead on a hook which I think is faster and easier, at least for me. He first grasps the hook with what he calls "plunger stye" hackle pliers or a fly display clip. He puts the bead in his palm and then using the display clip, inserts the hook point into the proper hole in the bead. This this method helps from dropping and losing the bead.
@FlyFishFood7 ай бұрын
Yup. Tim is one of the best.
@deankrueger71787 ай бұрын
Dig thus series. Even being a tyer for a few years, there's always a different way that may work better.
@JAStroutFlies7 ай бұрын
These are great! Thank you very much. Please keep them coming.
@kdp46926 ай бұрын
I use a bobbin threader. Put several beads on the threader and use the hook point to feed them onto the hook. The advantage here is you don't accidentally drop the bead nor poke your finger when feeding the bead on.
@birdog497 ай бұрын
Great info . I'm always looking forward to more tips. Thanks from Calgary.
@davidwasson39357 ай бұрын
Love these skill builders however a lighter colored background would have helped. Great video and good ball busting on your compadres lol!
@brianinsole99117 ай бұрын
Great videos helpful and entertaining thanks
@michaelzsizseri80157 ай бұрын
Thank you Awesome video 🎣🎣🎣🙏
@edwardmlotkiewicz23437 ай бұрын
Thanks, Cheech, for more great tips.
@skyleawood26497 ай бұрын
Great video, Creech! Keep the tips coming!
@joeg54147 ай бұрын
I need to buy one of those clamps. They're so expensive though. I just use a cheap plastic clip and it works but kinda sucks
@austinhaacke677 ай бұрын
Buy it right once and swear/struggle less.
@robertfrancisco11937 ай бұрын
good job!
@seanfalconer71827 ай бұрын
HEY CHEECH!!! Man, I saw a couple of billboards today while driving through Utah and they said "Utah Wants The A's" Have you heard anything about this???
@FlyFishFood7 ай бұрын
We might host some home games while they are waiting for a stadium. We have an awesome AAA park
@tiesflies7 ай бұрын
What thread is that?
@joeborgione54777 ай бұрын
As always a great vid. Any chance we can get a parachute post how-to?
@FlyFishFood6 ай бұрын
Skill builder 4 is your friend.
@joeborgione54776 ай бұрын
@@FlyFishFoodThanks! Not sure how I missed it!
@FlyFishFood6 ай бұрын
@@joeborgione5477 no worries my man!
@robertperman89677 ай бұрын
Very informative. Can you tell me what make and model your vise is? Thankyou. Tight lines🪰🐛🐞!!!!!
@FlyFishFood7 ай бұрын
It’s a renzetti master
@robertperman89677 ай бұрын
Thank you
@jdigioia11307 ай бұрын
Cheech, love these skill builder videos! Thanks for taking the time to put them together. Question: when you are tying, do you allow your vise to be easily rotated or is it mostly immobile? I tend to keep my vice immobile. 🤷🏻♂️🎣
@FlyFishFood7 ай бұрын
This is a great topic. I like mine so it will stay where I leave it, but it will also rotate easily. If I need to adjust I can on the fly.
@jdigioia11307 ай бұрын
I did notice on your videos that your vice definitely moves more freely, that’s why I asked. I’m going to loosen mine up a bit and see how that works for me. Thanks!
@randyeggleston7138Ай бұрын
So? The little hole goes on first? Even w slotted beads?
@FlyFishFoodАй бұрын
@@randyeggleston7138 yup
@allentucker61167 ай бұрын
Great video. Can you share the link to the CDC tool you used? I am having a hard time finding it.
@FlyFishFood7 ай бұрын
It’s currently sold out right now. Here’s the link. www.flyfishfood.com/products/swiss-cdc-multiclamp?variant=36927215992997¤cy=USD&srsltid=AfmBOoqdhikluYw891COxOU5baRGtLFK6HFdNW6x1gtPb4jlVybFasNyNIY&UCWxBa8MprBJr1vuv3uw8ghA&YT-APM2gMBBA8rG4_Piuj9ZTEi9oqLpfaV2kpbEXRu7nL5SsOgdEB7t5n1srlOcdOZFCBQskeShthKxZkHHOUUzC03e0sNm0yTAzAI401n2wrw2fXb93wNZjwKFk8DHBcmz85Dqa49CTnLVzkb3QH8qJpne2I9Kx8QjsTkB6wMVCF7E&nohelpkit=1
@allentucker61167 ай бұрын
Thank you@@FlyFishFood
@allentucker61167 ай бұрын
What dubbing spinner was used? @@FlyFishFood
@timothytapio42527 ай бұрын
how about slotted beads...
@kirkdonnelly79827 ай бұрын
That swiss cdc clamp isn't Necessary save the money just just slide the feather into your spilt thread Just some advice For saving money. Are you split thread for c d c collars all the time It makes your patterns super buggy.
@FlyFishFood7 ай бұрын
Make a video showing how you do that quickly. For some, $50 is a bargain for a quality tool.
@kirkdonnelly79827 ай бұрын
@FlyFishFood not knocking ur video your tips love you guys just Merely stating that tool isn't needed for advanced tyer in my opinion but again opinions are like yep you guessed it everyone has one keep up the great content !!
@Jerflyfisher7 ай бұрын
There is a metal chip clip at walmart for 1.49 that has been working amazing for me! Literally the same outcome and speed as shown in this video
@FlyFishFood7 ай бұрын
@@Jerflyfisher show vid. I’ll bet some people will still pay $50 for smooth edges that won’t break thread. Food for thought
@Jerflyfisher6 ай бұрын
@@FlyFishFood I'm sure some will! I might eventually, but I'm enjoying my budget solution for now.
@davidwasson39357 ай бұрын
Love these skill builders however a lighter colored background would have helped. Great video and good ball busting on your compadres lol!