Tying a Red Headed Starling and Herl

[@jeffreystone7327]

Turning 67, 1/23/25, I can muddle up a fly or two with these hands becoming more shaky. That one turned out nice enough to feed fish. Thanks Matt.

[@markchristensen3371]

A feather in your hat, Matt. Finally, a good use for a starling :-)

[@DarrellOlson]

Well done. I always leave my bloopers in the videos as well. I believe that most tyers don't know how to fix a mistake. It is a great opportunity to provide a method on how to fix vs. to start over. After all the fish don't care. I take my hat off to you in sharing the occasional Oops in fly tying.

[@oljimmy7.62]

Nice tie as usual. I’m glad I’m not the only one that makes simple ties difficult 😂. I need that HAT.

[@vtdave121]

A hat , mug and a new fly! Love it!

[@williamwigfield7296]

Hat Hat Hat Mug Now that that's out of the way.... mistakes are how you learn. Covering them up is what makes you a professional 😂. One of my favorites for summer around here. Thx Matt

[@needtoknowcallahan428]

Looking forward to drinking coffee from that cup and wearing a cool hat. Keep up the great videos.

[@jimb2357]

My hat off to you for persevering through that fly!

[@cernhutch]

Been trying to emulate the ‘North Country Spiders’ from across the pond. Thus, I was introduced to tying with Starling. Must say that it has been humbling as Starling is so short & fragile. Props for your video!

[@leroyskinner4206]

Thanks for another great video Matt! Thanks for the humility and showing your mistakes. My "hat" is off to you.

[@bigdaddy99929]

I love your hats and mugs. Love simple as well but I usually flub up as well. Thx Matt!! Have a terrific 2025

[@AlAraujo-zr2nh]

Just tied a dozen starling and herl flies a couple of days ago and broke off a couple of starling feathers. Have a great day Matt!

[@RollinRollinReelin]

Great video brother! HAT! Showing us that youre not perfect just shows us that you are HUMAN! God bless you brother! Tight lines!

[@danyaross4981]

Nice looking Fly, Matt! I am a huge fan on tying and hashing wet flies! Thanks for posting it. Dan

[@jimgroth4721]

Hello Matt, It wouldn't be real if there weren't mistakes. My Hat is off to you, Keep up the good work.

[@harleymandk]

just an idea : use a red glass bead - it saves tread and looks way better! A feather in your hat ;-)

[@ZacharyBobbie1611]

This looks like a great pattern!!! Thank you for sharing! Tight lines my friend! 😎🎣

[@garyproctor6123]

Thanks Matt for showing how to recover from an error.... putting on your thinking "HAT" and figuring it out.. Take Care

[@melchurch3019]

This video brought a smile to my face. I always wear a hat when fishing so I don't get a sunburn on my bald spot.

[@mitchbain3338]

Nice easy fly ti to tie Matt glad to see even the pros have problems!

[@joefallon2065]

Very nice tie Matt. That's a feather in your Hat! Cheers!

[@mikewilleson8767]

I like the tie, Matt, and would love the mug... or hat. 😊

[@roytryon8809]

Thanks for that update to the Starling and Herl pattern. I recently tied up several from the Dave Hughes book, but I am now going tie up a bunch with the red head! The hat and mug look good.

[@rickbrown7067]

Nice fly, looks like a big ant pattern. Love the red head, like the mug and hat.. nice job.

[@CBL138]

I’m definitely tying that one. Cool HAT and coffee Mug too.

[@edpeters6903]

I have to take my hat off to you. That’s a nice fly. I’ll be adding it to my box.

[@Donny_Juanny]

Cool HAT! That fly is definitely getting tied and going in my panfish box. Thank you!

[@jimgollach6202]

Totally love the screw ups Matt. I say hats off for the effort. Enjoyed watching. Hat.

[@SilverLaker71]

Nice variant of a classic pattern. Would love the hat and mug! 👍

[@lancegritton214]

hats and mugs oh my! saw this and went right to the bench. thanks for the videos and keep them coming.

[@Robert-t6y1w]

Love the bloopers while doing the flies and mug and hat looks great I’m going to try that fly on my next trip out

[@billlatka]

Loved the video. I appreciate the content and the great way that you connect with viewers. Love the “easy” tie and the cool hat!

[@69adrummer]

Good Morning! As a newer tyer, I think it's not only important to see the "mistakes" but also how to RECOVER from them. Yea, I get a pattern 80% complete and my thread breaks or hackle breaks and instead of wasting all that work, I think "okay, I saw ____________ do the same thing, and here's how HE fixed it..." and then I can do the same, keep going and save my effort!! And yeah, it's getting pretty cold for that style of HAT but Spring will be here soon enough!!

[@TheCopperVillageAngler]

HAT! A simple fly, but not so simple! Enjoyed the video!

[@gilbertstankiewicz3607]

Another fun and easy tie! I would love to tie this one while wearing a Savage Flies hat!

[@christophergausman2067]

Really liked the tie,I like the simple one's you can crank out a couple but still have that is fishable,maybe someday I'll get a hat

[@johnwargo8990]

Only tying since Christmas. Simple is good. Nice looking hat and mug

[@johndrever6842]

I try like that on a good day . Nice hat and mug.

[@cjorde673]

Nice hat. Will look good on Wyoming waters. Thank you Matt.

[@jimkirchner6028]

Great video! Nice and simple. As fishermen/fisherwomen we always can use a new hat and mug.

[@thomaswalls123]

Love the tie. A new hat would be great. Looking forward to the next video a always.

[@robchapman5366]

Nice looking fly. Thank you, Matt.

[@rogergrant8865]

Matt we all have mishaps when tying flies I tip my hat to you for showing your mishaps. Keep up the great videos Matt

[@derrickblackburn9096]

Excellent video! Thank you for the opportunity to win the hat and mug! Keep doing what you do! I enjoy your channel!

[@josephisenhour4202]

Always enjoyed your fly tying and tie most of your flies and using them with great success and I would enjoy winning your hat and coffeecup even though I have never won anything but glad that someone will win and be grateful for your fly tying

[@AlAraujo-zr2nh]

Nice to see I'm not the only one to mess up tying a fly, but they're usually a quick fix. Nice hat and mug. Enjoy your day!

[@Dakattack-nh9sz]

Nice to see even best can make mistakes. Liked the mug and hat.

[@dustinellegood6389]

That’s a neat little fly. I like that hat that you gave it

[@patt3351]

Love the hat you sent earlier. Thanks.

[@edwardchavez5627]

Good Morning Sir Matt, Great video and a nice recovery, thanks for teaching us how to recover from fly tying mistakes. what I use to do is get a razor blade and cut everything off and start over. things happen and that's okay. Thank you Sir.

[@b4debt1]

Nice hat. It's great to see I'm not the only one who makes mistakes

[@amywinkel911]

Nice little fly! Cool hat and mug too!

[@brianferguson9483]

Hat n mug, sweet give away and awesome quickish tie job lol 😊

[@RustyWillet]

Matt we all have mishaps when tying flies I tip my hat to you for showing your mishaps. Keep up the great videos Matt 🪰

[@markfritch3168]

Nice fly. My hat is off to anyone that has ever used starling feathers because they know how delicate they are. This fly actually works well in still water as well. Blessings throughout the year Matt!

[@keng2495]

Thanks for the video. We all make mistakes tying flies. Would love the mug and "Hat"

[@brianpayst6087]

Tip of the hat for another nice one. Thanks Matt!

[@jonathandibernardo6]

Thank you for the tying instructions. I am a new tyer who enjoys hats and mugs. But I have been watching you while I am at the gym in order to help improve the flies I tie at my bench.

[@andrewwalter9788]

Good to see the "real" fly tying vids and how to fix some of those tying flubs - also nice hat and mug!

[@bobteeden2657]

That’s a great tip using the uv resin in that bottle, hat and mug great

[@dustinmatile3302]

Nice fly. Always enjoy your videos. Nice hat and mug.

[@larryjeffries5362]

Don’t worry Matt, we are all knuckleheads at one time or another! That’s why we need a new HAT!!😊😊

[@6dollardave]

Good job, Matt! And I like the hat…and the mug.

[@imsailsmith]

Nice fly. Wee all break hackle now and them. Hats off to you.

[@ralphnicosia-rusin966]

Thanks for another great video. My hat is off to you for fixing your mistake,😊

[@cheflexx778]

I miss trout fishing. Thanks for the share

[@gregleak5134]

Yes I can't think of a better hat to wear to the next missouri trout park. I have had great success since I started following you Matt. Thanks for some of the best time spent on the internet. Your friend greg

[@DB-iu8yl]

Great little bug! Screwups are part of the game. Nothing like adding another hat to the collection!

[@timothymcdougald21]

Cool hat and mug. Nice fly as well

[@davehall2160]

That is a cool looking fly, Matt I definitely need to try this one out. That is a nice hat and cup Thanks for the video

[@brandonhays432]

I love a good hat! Love your videos! Best fly tier on KZbin!

[@SavageFlies]

Well thank you Brandon! I appreciate the kind words my friend. :-)

I love to watch your videos. Nice hat and mug.

[@timothylatimer1196]

another great looking fly! Love the Hat!

[@philm5892]

Nice Hat, Thank you for making it look easy.

[@TheZachatree]

Like this one a lot. Thanks for all the inspiration and lessons.

[@diecastrejuvenation7779]

That was a fun video. Your good humor dealing with mistakes is part of the reason you channel is so good. The hat and mug look great!

[@AyrshireFlyGuy]

I tie this with partridge, works brilliantly well.

[@tompeterson559]

Nice fly! I’m a fan of showing the mistakes, so thank you for doing it. Also, I use my mugs every day, one at home and one at the office. And when it’s not 17 degrees, it’s a great hat! Thanks for all you do, Matt!

[@fredrickwaldon1579]

Great job Matt.Love watching someone tie with delicate feathers.I wear a hat in my garage because we have a few Starling nests.Every time I see a nice feather I pick it up.I think I use as many wild feathers as I do commercial.Turkey,dove,starling and an occasional grouse come by.Love the country.

[@davidmikeska2442]

Truly is a good looking and simple fly. I'll be attempting to tie this up tonight. Like others that have commented, I like it when creators leave in their mistakes and then proceed to show how they fix them. I just started tying my own lures when I retired at the age of 67, so I need all the help that I can get (warts and all). Nice looking hat and cup!

[@toddslichter7831]

That pattern is one you can hang your hat on. 😎

[@chevyguy6510]

Glad you show the mishaps as well. Shows me how to recover from it instead of starting over! Thanks Matt. I tip my hat to you!!

[@bobteeden2657]

Love watching you tie

[@thomashaas7098]

Thanks hat mug great job Matt

[@kenwintin3014]

Nice hat. Nice, simple fly..

[@davidbailey4264]

Great Fly, NICE HAT and MUG

[@jeffjackson5331]

Neat looking fly. Sweet looking HAT and coffee cup. You folks stay safe, stay healthy and God Bless.

[@joeduca8582]

I could use a HAT to cover my knucklehead. by the way, I like imperfect flies, they look tastier! Thanks Matt, stay safe and warm!

[@huntingmissouri5420]

Nice tie Matt! Stuff happens, it's part of it! Top of the hat to you lol

[@harryjoesather6539]

Thanks matt...as always I will be watching see ya joe....HAT.

[@craigisonychia]

Nice hat. I finished Dave Hughes book just last week, it's a really good one.

[@davidveilleux4688]

Starling has many uses . Use it allot for spider patterns. Unfortunately the stem is a little brittle. Good recovery. I'm glad I'm not the only one who has times at the vise where things don't always go as planned. Heck I've had days where I just stop and take a break and come back to start over . Like the hat and mug . Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day .

[@darrellcarterflys9033]

Nice fly and I would love the HAT

[@edpeter9411]

I think we all make mistakes when we’re tying but you seem to not be bothered by it. Unlike myself. 😂 Nice looking hat!

[@mikecooper6203]

Matt, great minds must think alike. I just tied a batch of basically the same flies this Monday! I used cheap eBay hen hackle instead of starling, but they look the same. The hat and mug are a generous offer and would be useful to anyone.

[@marksheridan9063]

Love the videos even with the ooopppssss 😂 liked the mug and Hat...

[@steverickman7700]

Great tying i wish my mistakes looked that good nice hat and mug

[@mikeney5113]

Great one Matt. Looks awesome. Happy new year my friend. Love the hat and mug.

[@MacMcWhirter-l9u]

Enjoyed the tie!! Hat

[@WARPEDVIKING]

Matt another great fly tie. And Hat plus mug! Hope you are doing well.

[@DonohoeDSc]

Nice Hat! Looking for a new hat to wear as an ‘ice breaker’ for both the early morning Hotel breakfast area and on Elk Creek when steelhead fishing in Erie in a few weeks. Also love that book…tons of great Wet Fly content!