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[@stillwater62]

Thank you, Andy. Great tying and demonstration. Well done.

[@robertbarr8001]

When I first saw the shot of the bath, I thought you were nuts. In truth that part was brilliant. Thank you so much for going to that trouble and very best of luck to you.

[@Andyrollinsfishing]

Always good to know how the fly works in the water mate, thanks for the comment dude 👌

[@garyk8295]

Excellent video and great instructions thanks for sharing.

[@techmick1399]

Hi, excellent video. A superb fly for even the spookiest fish. To improve the hook-up ratio on smaller hooks, I tie a midge variation of this fly on small, but strong shrimp hooks (Kamasan B110 or similar) in sizes 14 and 16. I use 80 Denier thread to form a thin body and dress it very lightly with clear varnish. The finish is the same with a black hen hackle. It is not a spider then, but a midge, which is also a deadly pattern, especially when fished slowly on a long, thin leader and when fished with a loop (non-slip mono knot or similar). The loop gives the fly a little more movement in slower currents or in lakes. It also sinks a little better. Best regards and keep on tying!

[@terryllmonroe6903]

You are the only one I have ever seen build up a thorax on a spider, and the reason you explained is brilliant. Thank you for sharing that little trick. I wonder why no one else I have seen does that? But from now on, I'll be sure to add a thorax to my spiders. Thank you sir.

[@Andyrollinsfishing]

You are welcome Terryll. Been way to lazy with the videos lately.

[@minimal_enthusiasm5971]

Really useful video mate, cheers! I enjoy using these wee north country spiders, they're nice and simple and always seem to catch fish! Just starting to look at tying my own now, and your video's been a great starting point. Liked and subscribed 👍👍👍

[@davidgregg6703]

Good video, will keep this in mind tomorrow when I’m on the spider

[@mazman8343]

Great video crow feather makes a nice wee wet fly and easy get

[@stuartjones7903]

Excellent idea of the bath ,not seen anybody explain the method like that , I take it the fly is fished on the point

[@Andyrollinsfishing]

Stuart Jones hi stuart, i tend to fish a smaller spider on the point and a larger one on a dropper, I know this seems back to front but after having a chat with an elderly man fishing them and catching a lot I changed my method with them. Shouldnt be to long before the buzzers start to come into play as well but these are great when they are feeding on buzzers/chironomids just under the surface.

[@stuartjones7903]

Thank you Andy ,yes usually its the bigger one on point then 5-6ft up a smaller one ,but I will definitely give that a go thanks again

[@jsboyle3459]

Does look good in the water👍🏻

[@jamesbarr1620]

Black magic or Stewart’s black spider 🕷 nice video

[@tonymurray1920]

Hey, Nice video. Can i ask, what equipment would you recommend for starting fly tying? The basics to get me started? Many thanks, Tony

[@Andyrollinsfishing]

Tony Murray Fitness u can get a wee kit for 20 then black thread and hooks, hen cape and varnish

[@tonymurray1920]

stillwater fly fishing Thanks for your reply. I've managed to order some stuff from eBay. Thanks again. Looking forward to your future videos. All the best, Tony

[@chadsimms3656]

I use ones like that with a sliver or copper colour butt man they are amazing here in Newfoundland for trout u should ty one on here skip tight lines 😉

[@jarodbeukelman6893]

This is just called a kabari fly. Its a traditional tenkara fly. What is this spider thing?

[@ItsBoxinOrNada]

Absolutely nothing like a kabari !!!!