The Black Mamba - Fly Tying Episode 20 - UKFlyFisher

[@somebody655]

This was a great beginners kit for a great price. kzbin.infoUgkxKRURvLsu9Vvyw7gIuvt8FsApoQNCdz-1 Its given us a huge variety to test out and see what works well and what we like to use. Majority of the flies have stayed together well, but some of the rainbow warriors did unravel after catching a few blue gill. All in all, this was a great kit and are so happy with the purchase and value for money.

[@fightthelies4349]

Tied up a few variations of this fly. Purple uv ice dub, purple rabbit strip, black fur and purple uv ice dub etc...the water is fairly murky as it's the runoff season here in Colorado. Took two rods. One for nymphing and my streamer rod. This fly killed it when nothing else was even getting any action. Highly recommend this recipe!!! Thank you. The trout do not...

[@alexsteel213]

Brilliant, cold Scottish morning on reservoir and 3 trout in 30 minutes with this pattern. Will always have this in my fly box now.

[@StyTru]

Best fly in my box. Saved me blanks and caught me my bigger fish. Just think how many fish you would catch if you didn't spend most of your day going round helping others. I still remember the beginning of our friendship which was by me constantly badgering you on tips and tricks. When I first started and was blanking I would phone or text you for advice. Who knew that would be the beginning of something amazing. We will all keep helping those that need it. You know how my job involves helping traumatised young people and how fly fishing has helped some of these young people. Thanks to you and your kindness.

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thank you Tim. Always happy to help and it's been great to see you evolve into the angler you are today. It also shows through the great friendship we now have, how when it comes to fly fishing, it doesn't matter what walk of life you come from. We are all there to enjoy our great sport. It's even more enjoyable with friends and I certainly enjoy wetting a fly with you. Happy new year. I look forward to our next outing.

[@johnthomas5806]

nice fly-s going to tye some now....thanks for your time showing how it is done...

[@archiebathgate9122]

Just started tying flies. Tied a variation of your fly (didn't have all the exact items but made do) caught a lovely rainbow with it today.

[@UkFlyFisher]

That's great news. Keep up the good work pal.

[@brewbond4532]

July 11, 2023. Caught 3 RBT with the Chartreuse bead Black Mamba. It definitely works! Thank you! 😀🎣

[@billpuit6231]

Nice fly , it's now on my list for trout fishing this year. Thank you

[@frankwice4864]

As I promised I am giving you a report on using the black momba on both large and small mouth bass. It has been amazing. My first cast to a beaver lodge produced a two pound smallmouth. I have taken many more since including several pike. Thank you for the wonderful fly. Even a small fly will take big fish.

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thank you Frank. Do you have any pictures? Sounds like you've been having a successful season.

[@tacoma1309]

Hi: I've been working with leeches and marabou tails, etc. Found your video and tied a few up and at the end of the day, tied one on and first cast towards the treeline of the lake, boom--nice brown sucked it in--just like magic! Just like you said! Thanks truly, randy c

[@marcocraig4545]

Hi Gareth, one year later got the materials for this fly and tying it. I am loving it and what an awesome fly! Will be fishing the Black Mamba here in South Africa soon. Thanks, great to see someone sharing and helping others to excel.

[@andrewdavid3716]

tied this earlier this year and blanked....... tried again 2 weeks ago at Albury and had take after take: excellent . Thanks for the video. Lindsay Simpson eat your heart out!

[@UkFlyFisher]

Brilliant. Glad you had a good day.

[@michaelterry1147]

I really like this pattern. First time have watched you tie and very nice. Might work on lake Taneycomo here in US

[@MarkJones-sq6vy]

Hi. I'm just starting out with the fly fishing and came across your fly tying tutorials. Filled me with confidence and I'm looking forward to tying a fly from your instructions shortly. Thanks and keep up the videos. 👍

[@samkinnon3589]

Finally got a chance to try this beauty out today, had 5 to the net, lost 2 at the bank and missed about 10 not bad for a 3hr session ☺️ awesome fly Gareth 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@UkFlyFisher]

Not bad at all. I'm jealous though, still stuck inside in Wales. Great angling pal.

[@bradenhosking9342]

that is the best looking rabbit material i have ever seen.

[@UkFlyFisher]

Blob and Buzzers Zonker strips. Superb.

[@sevkikozansoy8346]

Just been tying for a few months now, tied a couple up and looking forward to trying these at the weekend.😊

[@robertmrivera]

first time watcher, new subscriber. excellent tutorial.

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thank you Robert.

[@kurzhaarguy]

I've watched this several times, now. This is a very smart pattern: numerous trigger points and one that you can fish aggressively to cover water. It's a bit late this year for me to work this on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, but I will, and I'll let you know how it worked.

[@nathanrhea8369]

I put together a similar pattern in white (white zonker strips, white crystal dub) for steelhead this past spring and it worked very very well.

[@pierevojzola9737]

Hi Gareth, when I had a deer farm at Hamurana in Rotorua New Zealand in 1988, I would do a lot of night fishing (22.00 - 24.00hrs) on the river mouths of the Rotorua region’s many lakes for Rainbow and Brown trout. I tied a similar fly but used a #2 long hook, fluro body, red tail and black marabou. If I could get a black cat skin (road kill) I would use that as it would make the best night fly ever. Love your modern methods and will tie some to use on our winter run Steelheads. Cheers mate. Harera..

[@UkFlyFisher]

That sounds like one mean fly. Please let me know how you get on, I would love to catch a steelhead.

[@pierevojzola9737]

@@UkFlyFisher Hi Uk, going fishing next month for a week on the Tongariro River (the one that Zane Grey made famous) as the Brown Trout jacks will be starting their runs from Lake Taupo to their spawning grounds up the rivers. Last year we had one of the best seasons and my son caught his biggest brownie of well over 12 pounds and we were catching anything up to eight a day all over the six pound mark. The high point for us was that they were all magnificent fish, deep in belly and wide in girth, so we are hoping for the same. The big Steelheads will start running when the snow starts to cover the volcanos in July onwards. Its all go for us oldies! Harera

[@UkFlyFisher]

@@pierevojzola9737 That sounds amazing. I hope you have a great time.

[@brendanpotter3825]

next wild cat I shoot will keep some skin for you when I get a black one

[@RT42069]

I live in Pennsylvania. This looks great for high water steelhead. Might use a blue or orange body/head.

[@paullaw8196]

Another great video Gareth. Both of these patterns have caught me some cracking fish and will always have a space in my fly box. Never fails to get interest from trout this pattern all your hard work and testing has paid off and a pattern to ty up for sure 🎣

[@TightLinesNW]

Really interesting take on what I would call a bunny leech. I think I need to give it a shot! Thanks for the video!

[@hillbillyrawkid6143]

Absolute smallmouth killer! Thanks for the vid!!!

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thank you.

[@russellgalloway350]

LOVE IT...I WILL BE TYING UP SOME OF THESE FOR SURE. GREAT VIDEO, WELL DONE...EVEN I CAN TIE THESE WITH MY 2 LEFT FEET. TYVM FOR THE VIDEO.

[@UkFlyFisher]

Glad you enjoyed. Thank you for the feedback.

[@paulmeyers3832]

It’s my third thumb that gets in my way. Seriously simple and looks deadly.

[@garryfish7426]

Wow tied this yesterday slightly different colure rabbit hair but absolutley deadly second cast and into a fish many thanks great pattern 😁😁

[@Bookpilled]

Potentially significant that black with chartreuse was once a staple color scheme for largemouth bass soft plastics here in America. Wonder if there's something universally special about it to fish.

[@Inoscopedadog]

Tied this pattern the other day and it really works. Lost my pb rainbow due to me having no idea how to play a large trout.

[@kennethbegg5467]

Good lure pattern. I tied a few of these over the recent cold snap and got to try them out on a local fishery this week. I caught my biggest ever rainbow trout on a chartreuse and blue zonker variant of the mamba so am going to tie up a few more black and variants today. I hope your suggestion that the fly stimulates an aggressive response in trout is proved over time but the pattern is certainly off to a good start with me. Thanks for the video.

[@stevetrybalski3082]

Very nice looking fly. Ryan Houston said to check out your tutorial I am glad I did. Thanks for sharing!!

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thanks for coming over. I'll be sure to check out his channel too.

[@mikef6114]

Beautifully tied. Nice fly.

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thank you.

[@dougdarr3695]

I used this at the heavily fished Dogwood Canyon in Branson, Missouri, and the Rainbow Trout went crazy. Large and small trout swiped and flashed at it, not always getting hooked.

[@jimholland1592]

Nicely done, can’t wait to give it a go!

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thank you Jim.

[@flytyer2368]

The fly stealer must have been a member of the KFM (Kenyan Fly Mafia). That’s the name I’ve given these guys who continually try to contact me to purchase their flies. There must be a lot of them because I tell them that I’m not interested and that I tie several hundred dozen flies in a given year, but they keep trying. Question for the tyer: have you considered tying in small sizes on a jig hook ala Euro Style? You would likely have to switch to squirrel strips, but I imagine the pattern would be extremely effective. EDIT: I would certainly apply the dubbing with a dubbing loop. The body looks decent in the way the tyer would the dubbing on but the looseness of the dubbing will cause it to tear out after the fish’s teeth get ahold it. This will cause the over wing to loosen as well. Not a criticism, it’s just the way I would spin this up.

[@UkFlyFisher]

I've tied them on size 14 jig hooks with a 3.2 mm tungsten slotted bead with small mink strips, but I'm sure squirrel would work great. I haven't tried them on the rivers yet, but definitely keen too. Have you given them a go?

[@Aquarium1992]

Started watching your videos! I live in the US in Texas and fly fish for bass mostly. Kind of jealous of all the trout you guys have lol. I’ve been watching and enjoying your videos. I’ve learned a lot. Thank you for what you’re doing!

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thank you. Plenty more to come. I will be back uploading regularly this week.

[@Aquarium1992]

@@UkFlyFisher it’s really cool to see that someone actually wants to help the fly fishing community and reply to their viewers. Don’t feel like you see that anymore and it doesn’t go unnoticed! Thank you

[@UkFlyFisher]

@@Aquarium1992 Appreciate it and am glad to hear it's appreciated. I always think, if someone takes the time to watch my video, the least i can do is take the time to make sure they enjoy it and answer any questions they may have.

[@Aquarium1992]

@@UkFlyFisher I’ve tied the black mamba variation and some other variations of your flies. Haven’t got to use them just yet. But I might soon! Thank you!

[@Aquarium1992]

@@UkFlyFisher Black mamba variations work for sure. Caught some bass on it today. In windy conditions no doubt. Thanks man!

[@rhyspercey3880]

Great fly, I made a variant of this but didn't have all the materials so got straight on eBay for some materials. With flies like yours in surprised you don't have a team to help you tie for the shop.I always take spare money when I go to garn just in case I bump into you for some flies.Happy New year, tight lines for when we can fish again.

[@UkFlyFisher]

Awesome to hear Rhys. Hope it catches well for you. A happy new year and I'll hopefully fish with you later in the year.

[@hotpoker4212]

Very tasty tying, just discovered your site, great job 🇮🇪

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thank you.

[@hotpoker4212]

Is a tippet and a leader,the same thing,

[@joakimharlin9030]

Zonkers always work well and this is a smart combo. Caught several rainbows on it in the streams of Mt Kenya and the Aberdares. Have also tyed them in smaller sizes with a mink strip for #3 rod fishing. Good alternative to nymphs in the pools.

[@gibbyutah]

Yahoo! We will use this for sure here in Utah. Happy New Year!

[@UkFlyFisher]

Happy New Year from across the pond.

[@OpportunityFishing]

Thanks you tube recommendations! Looks like a winner. Very similar to a very effective pattern we use in the US called a slumpbuster!

[@bazboy24]

Thank you for Putting all the materials you used in the description it really helps for research purposes. Really great video as I am not new at fly fishing but I am new at fly tying

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

[@sicily6740]

I just discovered your video - it's terrific. I'm in the middle of the U.S. but intend to try this. Thank you.

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thank you. Let me know how you get on with it.

[@GarethWilson2k9]

This fly has caught me some great fish. Thank you again for taking the time to share it. Happy new year bud.

[@UkFlyFisher]

Happy new year.

[@jeffnotti9932]

That is a beautiful fly!! AP ties your fly with a bead and a dubbed collar.. i am fascinated by the simplicity and the coherent look of the way you tied it.. i love it and going to give it a try. awesome ... both your versions are classic... cant wait to try in in my local waters here in the Catskills ... J

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thank you. Let me know how you get on.

[@bobmatin7107]

I am in northest Thailand and plan to tie this evening to give it a try here. Lots of exotics so should befun trying it out on local ponds and lakes. Have had good results with dark rabbit strip flies on barramundi chao pariah catfish and snakeheads. Will let you know how it fishes here. Bob in MahaSarakham

[@UkFlyFisher]

Please do. Feel free to send me pictures to [e-mail] or on our Facebook. Look forward to hearing back from you.

[@Check-Your-Fly]

Happy New year from across the pond. Nice black zonker variant! Highly effective on Brown's & Steelhead in Michigan in the fall when fry are abundant. Cheers!

[@UkFlyFisher]

Happy New Year and thank you for your feedback.

[@johnspeedie6793]

Hi guys I have tied your pattern with great catch returns,but I have put my own twist on your fly,I have done really well up until now catching fish into the twenties,I tie your fly in olive with a longer zonker strip to great effect, same with the black and pink version.Cheers guys

[@shaunfishes101]

Nice one Gareth, the best fly tying video I have seen. I don't really watch fly tying videos, but I think I will look out for your next one as I love all the other bits. Spot on mate. Shaun.

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thank you Shaun. Have a great new year and keep up the good work.

[@tacoma1309]

It still works! This time on stillwater bass and perch. The bass just sucked it in, and the perch as well. Thanks again!

[@UkFlyFisher]

Awesome. Tight lines pal.

[@paultavres9830]

I started tying a similar fly about 3 years ago that i called my manzanita mohawk That was so successful the naysayers who i gave a few to couldnt believe the results of using it for german browns here in the states

[@stephenm8133]

Thanks for this video. I learned that I have been using zonker strips all wrong. Thanks to your video my zonkers look much fuller up towards the head.

[@UkFlyFisher]

I'm glad I could help. Thank you for your feedback.

[@dennisgrocholski4190]

Great tie. Thanks.

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thank you Dennis.

[@jsboyle3459]

Nice fly-all give them a go👍

[@lwilliamson9216]

Hands down the best fly in my fly box 💪

[@UkFlyFisher]

Join the club.

[@shanesclanders]

Fly works great ,tested in South Africa last weekend -awesome !

[@AdamUren-qo8gs]

Dullstrom or tonteldoos by any chance enjoyed it there myself

[@stephennolin8129]

I been tying on a SS size 4, and a cone head for bass here in the states and killing with it Thanks for the pattern

[@UkFlyFisher]

No problem. Any pictures of your catches?

[@jeffreykeithlockridge6248]

I’m tying some for lg/sm mouth bass here in north Jersey with a ss mustard size 4/0 heavy wire hook… we’ll see how it goes (be interesting to see if the plain straight hook will work)

[@DragonflyImaging]

Awesome vid most helpful. Just about to start fly tying myself. Hope to maybe bump into you at a venue some day, I live in South Wales.

[@UkFlyFisher]

Awesome Keith. Come and say hello if you see me out and about.

[@harryboyle9920]

Hi Gareth………..Thank you for all your video’s. I am finding them very enjoyable and informative to watch. I am 80+ years and just getting back into Trout Flytying After many years. I have typed som Black Mamba flies but not sure if I have got The proportions correct. I have tied them on the same hook as you ( Fulling Mill Nymph Size 8 ) My Crystal Flash tail is just over 1/2” in length and the Rabbitt Zonker Strip measures overall 2”. Can you please confirm these measurements or should they be Slightly longer……Cannot remember tying this type of fly before. Thanking you and please keep the video’s coming……🐟🐟🐟

[@markrainey3268]

Great fly Gareth been in competition anglers fly box for years here in Northern Ireland in all colours

[@UkFlyFisher]

Yes, a modern twist on the zonker that outcompetes its predecessors. One competition anglers will pick up on quickly if they are smart ;) .

[@markrainey3268]

@@UkFlyFisher yes 100%

[@freddumas8536]

Looks great 🤩 Before I get to the vice, how wide is your zonker, please ??? Thanks for sharing 👍

[@UkFlyFisher]

3mm. Thank you :)

[@grantlaredo9795]

Thanks mate, learned a lot! Good looking fly, Wonder what wild browns, here in Tasmania Australia, will think of it? Me thinks tight lines!

[@johnlmiller6792]

Thank you for sharing this fly Man, I'll bet the shape plus the color are the keys to the aggravation in these already aggressive fish. I'll most definitely let you know how they do on the great lakes...

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thank you John.

[@chadders8981]

Just used one of the standard black mamba's today in 4 casts caught 3 and lost 1, deadly fly Gareth! Amazing 😁

[@UkFlyFisher]

Brilliant thanks for letting me know.

[@WilliamSnyder-j7u]

I wonder, if you tie it on larger hook, would it work for Pike and Muskie in Pa.??

[@frankwice4864]

I spend most of my summer fishing smallmouth bass in the near north oh Ontario Canada. I have a camp on small lake ( almost exactly one hundred acres) that with an abundance of trophy smallmouth and largemouth bass have a bunch put together in larger sizes I think that they’re going to be fantastic. I’ll let you know at the end of the summer how they worked

[@UkFlyFisher]

Brilliant, keep me updated.

[@draven3838]

Great fly,thanks. I think all us eventually will come across that one person whom has no morals or ethics, I cant stand theives ,its good that you put out a positive message. Thanks for the video upload

[@barbaraemerich1921]

I tied up a few of these now I’m excited to try them

[@allanwalker7149]

Fantastic video Fantastic looking fly going to get my first fly tying kit wish me luck

[@UkFlyFisher]

Enjoy and welcome to the family.

[@stevegerrens283]

Hi Gareth On this lure can you use 15mm black fritz instead of the Glister peacock dubbing ? Thank you Stephen

[@UkFlyFisher]

You certainly can. Will create a bulkier fly with a bit more movement.

[@stevegerrens283]

Im just a beginer at fly tying looking forward to trying this one the only things I have not got is the zonker strip would black marobou do or is the zonker strip better ? Thank you Stephen

[@UkFlyFisher]

Either will work. The zonker will be easier, but you could tie clumps of marabou in as you go and it would more great in the water.

[@thomasnorthrup9990]

Love your ties. Question, on the one with the weighted bead, with that eyelet placement, isn't going to ride upside down?

[@JimStrachan-eo4zk]

Great fly for tigers on loch frandy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@grahamturzynski1274]

Thanks for sharing this pattern, Happy New Year

[@UkFlyFisher]

No problem Graham. Have a great new year pal.

[@johnhansen8272]

I realize this is a couple of years ago, but I’m curious what rod and line setup you use for 7+lb trout?

[@tedmacdonald4569]

Great tutorial. How is this fly fished. What type of line? What retrieve? How Deep? Have you tried hanging this fly under a strike indicator?

[@UkFlyFisher]

I will do a full video on this. The standard version is best fished on a sink tip or intermediate. A faster retrieve often works from September to April. Slow figure eight and twitchy retrieves in the summer months. When stalking with it I use a floating line. Usually, on my 8-foot rod, so I can get between trees and sneak up on the fish.

[@briangeorge1865]

Hi Gareth Happy new year to you and your family, it's certainly one of the best flies that i fish with,caught some big fish in Ellerdine, and other fisheries nice one Gar.

[@UkFlyFisher]

Happy New Year Brian

[@barbaraemerich1921]

I can’t wait to Tie some of these flies!! I’ll definitely let you know how I do!

[@stevencroon]

This fly looks like a variation of John Barrs slumpbuster or possibly the bo face, Very good fly here in Montana.

[@UkFlyFisher]

I'll have a look at both. Always looking to add to my arsenal.

[@stephennolin8129]

Slump buster is tied with pine Squirrel and has a wrapped collar behind a cone head. Both use zonker strips just different animals.

[@alltroutdout7746]

I would love to try this fly here in Ontario Canada, we have a similar one called white Death, but this one looks really nice!!!

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Looks like a great fly to throw as a streamer or on a trout Spey . Added feature is all the materials are readily available:-) Thanks from Montana

[@UkFlyFisher]

No problem. Let me know how you get on with it. I'm looking at starting to tie and fish streamers here in the UK. Any advice to a novice in the method.

[@mikekuczynski1552]

We use the streamers a few ways out in the west , from a drift boat , wading and under an indicator . From a boat or wading you can use a 6wt for smaller streamers like wooly budgets , leaches zonkers etc . I prefer to use an 8wt like a TFO BVK or Mangrove because lots of time I will be using a 10 to 12’ sink tip T-8 or T-11 then add 4’ Maxima leader 12 to 16 lb and we are throwing big articulated streamers 3 to 6” Long Sex Dungeons, Gongas etc. the 8wt just makes so much easier to turn all this junk over . I’m sure KZbin has a million ways to do it . Best way is come to Montana we can show U :-) Happy Trails

[@magnorth]

Very nice. Will try that for walleye here in Canada.

[@erikroach8235]

Maritimes in Canada will be testing out this pattern my man! Thank you

[@UkFlyFisher]

Awesome, let me know how you get on.

[@UkFlyFisher]

@@williamschoenith8968 that's how I do the new rainbow one. A lovely effect on the fly.

[@lanceswinerd6963]

Great fly. I'm going to try this fly down here in New zealand

[@UkFlyFisher]

Let me know how you get on :) .

[@frankmonroe8320]

I'm going to tie some and try them out here in New England this spring. Thank you

[@UkFlyFisher]

Brilliant let me know how you get on?

[@frankmonroe8320]

@@UkFlyFisher will do!

[@draven3838]

What brand of whip finisher are you using ? I've been looking for one like it.

[@UkFlyFisher]

It's just a cheapy unbranded one I believe. I couldn't get on with some of them and this one suits me.

[@foolsremedy832]

What kind of fur do you use/where do you find your sinker strips? P.S. What is the wt of the rod you use for casting it?

[@UkFlyFisher]

I use both my 4 weight and my 7/8 weight rods depending on how I'm fishing it. Have a good few videos of the fly in action. Zonker strips are from Blob & Buzzer

[@Mrslaunter2be]

Two questions. Is this fly effective on rainbows too? And is it effective on rivers with browns?

[@UkFlyFisher]

Yes, my most effective rainbow and brown trout pattern. Stalking or casting a long distance I always have confidence with it, hence, it's in most of my videos.

[@thetroutking_1]

Hi Gareth. As the snow is coming down hard this weekend I’m indoors watching your videos and tying up some flies. It appears that the majority of the flies you fish are of the streamer variety. Can I ask which knot you use most for streamers? Do you prefer a loop type knot or a knot tightened down to the hook eye?

[@UkFlyFisher]

Hi, I prefer a loop knot or a tucked blood knot. However this year I'll be learning the Trilene knot due to it being the strongest knot we can use with fluorocarbon. As for the flies I use, I use whatever the situation requires. Most of the time in the UK this is lures, but I do love dry fly and nymph fishing too. I'll be bringing out more videos this year than ever before going over a wide range of patterns, classic, modern and even a few of my own creations. Hope that helps. ATB Gareth

[@thetroutking_1]

@@UkFlyFisher thanks Gareth. I’ve been dry fly fishing for a zillion years in the small high mountain streams of Colorado but I’ll be adding streamer fishing to my repertoire now that I’ve relocated to Idaho. It’s good to know what the experienced fishers prefer. Thank you for your responses. I’ll be learning the loop type knots now. :)

[@fatboyfishing8616]

Hi mate, just a quick one. Where is the best place to get the rabbit strips for the body? Everywhere I look blob and buzzer have sold out! 😂 cheers

[@UkFlyFisher]

You can try Veniards but it's hit and miss.

[@davewoods636]

Well that is interesting, I did not know lead expired. Unless EXP followed by a date means something else in the UK.

[@manchapkarm3626]

I wonder if they would work in saltwater for sea trout and Bass ?

[@xaviernadeau1588]

do you think this fly would work as well in maine?

[@UkFlyFisher]

Sorry for the late reply, I have no idea, but if you try it, please do let me know.

[@MichaelKuczynski-u7o]

First time I’ve watched your channel, nice tie . How are you fishing it in lakes and rivers ? Thanks for sharing.

[@roberthowie8538]

Hi Gareth great pattern where can I get the material for the tail of the black mamba I can't seem to find any.. Thanks Rab

[@UkFlyFisher]

Brexit seems to have lead to a real lack of stock fly tying wise.

[@glennplatvoet7111]

Nice that's a keeper i like first one better there both fine I'm sure tiying it

[@stevencroon]

I think to simplify the tie just use the chartreuse thread for the whole fly as I do. Also a chartreuse bead works well. Nice tie!

[@UkFlyFisher]

I prefer the Black as when you tie the zonker strip in it looks better. I'm also starting to prefer a black rib too. Chartreuse and green beads work great, however, I've had more success with the black nickel bead and a chartreuse collar. Give them a go and let me know how you get on.

[@stevencroon]

@@UkFlyFisher Will do, unfortunately the winter here in Montana does,nt look like it's going away any time soon so we will give them a go sometime around April.

[@gregsmith7319]

Hi Gareth ... all the best for 2021. Just out of interest what is the net you use with the weighing handle on it in your vids? Looking to get one myself Cheers thanks

[@UkFlyFisher]

It's a Macleans weigh net. They aren't cheap though. If I hadn't got it discounted i wouldn't have been able to afford it.

[@gregsmith7319]

Ok thanks for that il look into it, also trying to order flys under custom order on your page. But it won’t let me basket some fly that are out of stock can you help cheers mate

[@UkFlyFisher]

@@gregsmith7319 Hi Greg, I'm taking custom orders at the moment. Just email a list of what you are after to [e-mail] and I'll do a custom order for you. Kind Regards. Gareth

[@muhamedselimagic8518]

Hi Gareth! I would like to tie this fly, but i wonder of there is a similar hook i could use, because i live in sweden and Done have acces to fullingmill hooks. I also wonder how many mm the rabbitzonker you use is? Awesome fly btw😍🎣🧵 Best regards

[@keithgillogly7675]

Really like your fly. going to try it here in California, USA.

[@UkFlyFisher]

Brilliant let me know how you get on.

[@jamiegrames7744]

Seen this fly tied in michigan in usa and got browns and a nice 7lb steelhead on it a couple days ago

[@UkFlyFisher]

Awesome. Do you have any pictures of the fish caught? my email is [e-mail]

[@TheNewMediaoftheDawn]

Looks like a muddler minnow crossed with a pimped out woolly bugger, nice fly.

[@UkFlyFisher]

Thank you.