How to make real Mackerel feathers

Demonstration on how to make the best mackerel
feathers out there

[@geef9027]

Thanks for another how too master class Billy. I went through loads of shop bought feathers this year, some only lasted 3 or 4 casts before they started to fall apart and at almost 2 quid a go it soon mounts up to a small fortune. I'll be making my own in future now I know how. Thanks again and I'm looking forward to your next vid, Graham.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Once you make 2 or 3 strings , you'll never buy shop bought one again and it's nice to make your own and catch on them, great filling. Thanks Graham👍😁

[@Dennis-uz7yk]

Thank you so much for providing these videos. Top quality work!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Dennis, and thank you so much, fish on Brother 👍😁

[@londonviking3801]

Gonna make me some feathers soon. The mac's are on the way. Excellent tutorial Billy - esp the string tying. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks my Viking buddy. Go get them Mac's Brother 👍😁👌

[@henryschmidt636]

You really make the best how to/DIY videos!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks brother 👍😁

[@stephenbrown783]

Nice one Billy. Will certainly be having a go myself. You made it look so easy Practice makes perfect. What a fantastic back ground. What's next 🤔

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Stephen, it's as easy as it looks, I fishing my Irish ass off , so I have get something big sooner or later 🤣😂, tight lines Brother 👍😁

[@johnjones9421]

I caught 2 massive mackerel on your red/silver rigs with 1/0 hooks in the north of england! Thank you, I will make them from now on. One bit of advice too that I do. Make a 6 inches loop with weaker line than your rig and use this to attach your lead to the bottom swivel. This is so that you can keep your rig if your lead gets snagged. This will save you loosing rigs!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks for the tip John, glad they are catching for you Brother, fish on 👍😁👌

[@SOMERSETBEACHFISHINGtony]

brother billy good to see you on top form mate everyone should make and tie all their own rigs its part of the challenge , i will tie a few of yours up and give them a go on the south coast here , take care bro

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Tony, hope you fill your bait freezer , thanks again Brother 👍😊

[@castersfishingwales2038]

Well this one is going to keep me busy for the next week!! top man Billy buddy!!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks brother 😁👍

[@GonzoFishingIreland]

Nice one Billy, didn't even know I needed to see this 😁👍👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

It's offen that way with KZbin , thanks Brother 👍😁👌

[@AJSnake86]

Great video again brother. Keep em coming 🎣 tight lines

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Reaper buddy 😁👍

[@michaelbrown-ub6jr]

Nice one Billy another great video.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Michael,😁👍

[@ulsterrich4213]

Started making my own few years back. Was fed up paying for them after 2/3 casts only left with a hook and no flash left on the shank . Great video Billy see ya on the beach 👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Rich, glad to help. Fish on 👍😁👌

[@enniscorthyboy]

Great work Billy. 👍👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks brother 😁👍👌

[@bornex71]

Very useful tutorial...... thanks. Next time yer in north donegal I'll show ye a few good spots.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Bornex. Glad you liked it, thanks Brother, see you on the beach 👍😁

[@nigelmilne3503]

Well that'll save me a few quid, plus I can tie less hooks of for the wee man. Cheers Billy!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

That's it, and they don't fall apart when you get a few fish , like the others. See you on the beach Brother 👍😁👌

[@tomharries847]

Awesome video Billy, new subscriber from wales and I am learning a lot. Thank you. Also, where can I get one of those necklaces?

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Tom, glad you liked it. As it goes, I made the necklace myself to celebrate catching my PB fish. Thanks Brother, see you on the beach 😁👌

[@MRPrimosynchro]

Thanks for the video Billy I’m going to try this tomorrow 👍I think I’ve got all the parts😁

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks MRP, if you have any questions, just ask. Fish on 😁👍👊

[@MRPrimosynchro]

@@Billyfishing_watch will do thanks mate👍

[@mug2y]

Good video Billy, cheers fella 👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Brother 👍😁👌

[@jonnywaselectric]

Nice one, I learnt something

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Jonny, 😁👍👌

[@terryclarke7101]

Top man Billy , when you catch a fish knowing you made the rig you get that buzz as well .

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Fantastic felling Terry, what a buzz. Thanks brother 😁👍

[@terryclarke7101]

Well Billy boy you got me hooked , been going through your videos ,great stuff .One new subscriber. Take care.

[@SeaFishingWithPaul]

Hi Billy great idea and I know what you mean about money 💰 fishing can get expensive if you are not careful,loved it cheers Paul 👍👍🐠

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Paul, fishing is so much more than just deranging fish from up the deep, when I make my own tackle the urge to get it fishing is overwhelming. thanks brother 😁👍

[@SeaFishingWithPaul]

@@Billyfishing_watch Hi Billy fully get that and so much more satisfying to catch on ones own creations 👍

[@ecksdog]

I see that the feather leader is inside of the loop knot but what hold the leader from sliding out of the knot? Is it just held in by the compression of the knot?

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Don't worry, it won't come free. make one and try and pull it out! Thanks buddy 👍😁

[@ecksdog]

@@Billyfishing_watch thx. I was just making sure I wasn’t missing a step. Really enjoying your channel BTW

[@Billyfishing_watch]

No probs 👍

[@roxylass1]

Hi billy where did you buy the lumi tube from I can only find surgical good video btw😊

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Roxy. I got it from, AliExpress. Thanks buddy 👍😁👌

[@johnmichael1220]

Billy great video as always and definitely making my own from next week. Just wondering bro what flurocabron you using there bud please?

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi John. Once you get the hang of it you won't look back. The fluorocarbon I got from AliExpress there's lots and offer and it's cheap. Thanks Brother, fish on 👍😁

[@johnmichael1220]

Yes Billy same company I was looking at today I think on wish not bad price for the size of spool

[@dazlee3257]

I've made many hundreds of flies for trout, sea trout, salmon. Small mackerel feathers to 16oz pirks but never once did I think to use lumi tube on them for a bit of glow. . I'll definitely be making some lumibills, I'll bet they're deadly for codling, pollack and whiting too 👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Daz. they work fantastically, for most sholing fish. Especially the Mac. Thanks Brother 👍😁👌

[@dazlee3257]

@@Billyfishing_watch I caught 32 mackerel in as many minutes yesterday 1st of Feb in wales using my lazy man version. Make your droppers, thread on a bead, then about 40mm of 2mm I.D lumi (I used pink and green) tie hook on, wrap desired sparkle around line above knot about six times, spit and slide lumi half way down shank to trap sparkle trim off sparkle to desired length and boom. 🎣 👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

@@dazlee3257 nice 👍

[@roxylass1]

Hi Billy what size tying thread are you using also what size hooks cheers

[@Billyfishing_watch]

No idea about the thread, it not important. The hook, is size 1. Thanks Roxylass👍😁

[@roxylass1]

Hi Billy I only have white thread at the moment could I use red nail polish until I get some

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Sure, thanks Brother 👍😁

[@polinisuper4]

👍👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks brother, any big one on the line 😁👍👍

[@blackflag1725]

hi billy do you have a link to where i can get the hollographic tape as i can only find self adhesive tape

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi bud, no link. But have a look on AliExpress they should have it. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@blackflag1725]

thank you matey order some now

[@skateboardingjesus4006]

[WARNING, winge ahead]. Cheap mackerel feathers always reminds me of picking up discarded tackle after careless b£$×&rds on Balscadden cliffs at Howth, who have no problems leaving their poorly used crap around to maim the local wildlife. Apart from that, nice mack rig. Always preferred homemade feathers. I'll usually use a 40-50g metal lure in place of the lead weight.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

I like a nice slow jig, thanks Brother 👍😁

[@a3iaanautlaw161]

yeah i saw they made them from candy wrapper :-) kitkat red and silver paper :-) still watching :-)

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Yes I saw that one too, thanks Brother 👍😁