How to tie a Competition Special Cormorant

[@hankvana2149]

Thanks Lindsay! I'll tie a few for the box!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Vell worth the effort pal.

[@johnsingleton462]

Great pattern Lindsay, really enjoy watching you.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@michaelshaw8370]

The cormorant can represent almost anything from insect, to fry, to small bait fish. Almost unlimited in variations of colour, drab, gaudy, bling, flash, boobie eyes, even added legs. With exceptions due to rules of fishery, or competition. As in size, added weight, a trailing stinger, spoon or other blade accessory. So as long as it is a legal, ethical, and permitted method. That method works. Without causing distress, harm, damage to a fish then use it.

[@kerrypitt9789]

I really like that body!! Thanks Lindsay!!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

You're so welcome!

[@tomharvey7436]

Braw one Lindsay thank you for sharing I look forward to your videos

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Kind of you to say Tom thanks.

[@jimflynn466]

Hi Lindsay, I like that, must give it a try, thanks again for the video. Cheers Jimf

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Its a great fly pal worth having.

[@danielfonseca2558]

very good fly thanks for sharing..👏🏼👏🏼

[@lindsayiflyfish]

No worries pal.

[@dannymcg8300]

Very nice fly Lindsay. Great tying and well explained. Many thanks for sharing.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thank you so much 😊

[@alanprince1702]

i need to tie some of them is the flexi floss the stretchy stuff, Thanks for sharing

[@lindsayiflyfish]

No bother, yes the flexi floss is the rib.

[@jeromeveyret2184]

Great pattern, thanx for the step by step

[@lindsayiflyfish]

No problem buddy.

[@bluesimon13ify]

A great looking comp fly,

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Many thanks buddy.

[@nicolelewis1828]

Lindsay, thanks for the great video! I can't wait to fish this pattern on this side of 'the pond'!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Good luck, should work well.

[@nicolelewis1828]

@@lindsayiflyfish Yeah, like the Rutland! Crushed massive brookies! :-)

[@jamesstephen7640]

Brilliant dressing looks really good so simple

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks a lot, simple is often the way. 😊

[@thefella131]

👍👍👍👍

[@duderoony]

Great pattern Lyndsay. I’ll try my hand at this one. Just a thought..... I don’t get to fishing much at all but enjoy tying and don’t do ANY competitions. I don’t get how you are restricted on tail length but you can have 4 flies in a line like mackerel fishing. Me, I’m old school. One man, one rod, one fly. Job done.....

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Comp fishing is not for everyone pal as long as you are enjoying being out there, that's what's important.

[@lentrim5444]

Now that looks very effective. Will tie up a few before Linlithgow on Sunday.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Let me know how you get on Len.

[@lentrim5444]

Lindsay Simpson Never caught anything with this fly but caught two big rainbows with the claret dabbler you showed us a few weeks ago. Now looking to tie daddies for Menteith in a fortnight.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

@@lentrim5444 They on the daddies already?

[@lentrim5444]

Lindsay Simpson Maybe I'm a little bit early but ready for anything!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

@@lentrim5444 Best to have and not need buddy ;-)

[@Steviemac05]

Another belter mate . All the best 👍

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Many thanks Stephen.

[@giacomomorini468]

It's always a pleasure watching your videos because are very interesting and instructive for improving my tying capacity. I'd like to tie some different flies for fishing trouts in my local lake. Can you tell me some videos of your fly tying to start my fly box for fishing trout in the lake? Thank you and sorry for the long question

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thank you that's very kind. Here are a list of five flies to get you started. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fouvhJduitmHnpY kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmWaqnyAgZxlnqs kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaPMlp6naJqNo5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4bKqmeMYqd1a9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6u2coOZr7tnaK8 These flies are a great starting point for Stillwater fishing.

[@crs1321]

Nice cormorant Lindsay. Lovin' the tapered body effect. I have all those materials so I think I'll tie up a dozen or so for my box and some spares for my friends. Ive seen a few videos online now where people use either varnish or UV resins to finish off their bodies. Can you explain what difference is between the two please? Thanks for the tips 🎣👏👍

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Hi Clark, the main difference to me is drying time. The resin dries in seconds with varnish it takes much longer. Folk that use varnish say it gives you a better finish. I'm not convinced myself, though I do still use hard as nails varnish on some flies.

[@garypaterni2740]

Mkk no n

[@CanadianAnglingAdventures]

Beautil tie, Lindsay - if one isn’t fishing a comp or worried about comp rules, would longer marabou produce even better?

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Does result in a lot of tail nipping with this style of fly. It’s best to keep it shortish.

[@marksleeper9385]

nice

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks

[@marksleeper9385]

@@lindsayiflyfish your welcome

[@fliesbychris]

Another nice one Lindsay!, I don't use the jungle cock either because it's too expensive and I'm just stingy. Finally getting over for a few weeks fishing, starting in Hampshire next weekend and ending in Gairloch 5 weeks later. That'll kill them on Menteith!!. Keep em coming!! ATB Chris.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Must have missed this one Chris thanks for the comment, 👍

[@wansak2977]

A nice clean looking fly , thanx again, do you think it would work for sea trout, I'm headed for Alabama , n some of the best sea trout fishin , maybe in a lil brighter colors , what ya think ?

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Not sure, not a traditional sea trout fly. Maybe with a pink wing. Would love to know how it goes though.

[@nigelmayhew2105]

Hi Lindsay I like that fly I got no brown flexi floss but plenty of black that would not make too much of a difference do you think. Cheers Nigel

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Black will work just fine pal.

[@Rmonty1957]

Lindsay? Can you use black flexi one this flie.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I use black, red and white. 👍

[@Rmonty1957]

@lindsayiflyfish Thanks Lindsay, love your vids. Just made four with black. Two hothead orange and two hothead red.

[@michaeljeffreys1276]

Hi. I note you use a narrow brush to apply UV solution. Far better than nozzle. What make is it?

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Yes, it is much easier, I use Slolarez Bone Dry.

[@duncanbayne745]

Hi - really enjoying your fly tying videos, the detail and explanations are appreciated. Curious as to which UV resin applicator you are using? Thanks, Duncan

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Hi Duncan, the resin is Solarez Bone Dry. I love the wee brush that it comes with.

[@duncanbayne745]

Thanks Lindsay - yes the wee brush tip is great also seems to dry very fast.

[@garygormley3842]

Cracking fly, do you think the glo brite works better than jungle cock also do you use them in a size 12?

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I do tie these with JC but don't add the hot head. I think the fish much better in #12. I just used the #8 for the video really.

[@eduprey1969]

Sound like James Bond

[@lindsayiflyfish]

lol, i'll take that as a compliment ;-)

[@rhyspercey3880]

Hi Lindsay, what uv resin do you use? I find with mine that flies go sticky in the sun

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I use Solarez Bone Dry, its great stuff.

[@rhyspercey3880]

@@lindsayiflyfish thank you

[@simonmenzies4729]

@@lindsayiflyfish Hi Lindsay, nice fly. What UV torch do you use?

[@klmjoineryltd1596]

What vice have you got please

[@lindsayiflyfish]

It's a Jan Tvrdek Rotary vice they are no longer available sadly.

[@klmjoineryltd1596]

@@lindsayiflyfish ok thanks for that appreciated 👍

[@bohumirhrncir1078]

🇨🇿CZ. 👀👍🏻👋🏻

[@lindsayiflyfish]

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