The final evolution of the flatfish hair

A detailed description of how to make my flat fish hair, the measurements, the hooks needed and tools
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[@gp4103]

A little tip if folk buy the hooks shown here. Size 2 is a bit of a struggle with 80lb braid to get through the eye. So 1 or larger to make the hair clip piece.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

It depends on what brand of hook you use! I believe I used mustad. 👌

[@gp4103]

​@@Billyfishing_watch yep I copied you but went with size 2 and it's a bit of a struggle. But again my 80lb Chinese braid might be a bigger dia. It's a lovely cheap one

[@kf8575]

Started using hair rigs after watching some of your vids a while ago now. Used to deep hook quite a few fish especially smaller such as whiting, school bass and flatties. Hardly any now, and so much easier unhooking them😁👍 Thanks Billy and hope to see lots more of your videos

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi KF, glad you gave the hairs a go. A fantastic way to fish, even if I do say myself. Thanks Brother 👍😁

[@kf8575]

@@Billyfishing_watch the one difference to this though, is that i made up some small stainless rings at work and tie them onto the end of the hair to clip them down. Have a bit more confidence that it wont come unclipped. Until your next vid comes online, Fish on Billy😁👍👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

This hair is for live worms 👍

[@kf8575]

@@Billyfishing_watch i use both live and frozen, rag too. I hook the worm on the circle hook, then elastic the worm to the hair

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi KF, there no need for bait electric with this hair. Just hook it on👍

[@neilsimms2676]

Great content as always Billy. Only found your channel last week so working my way through your back catalogue. 😊👍🎣

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Neil, glad you like it. Hope it makes a difference to your fishing. Thanks Brother 👍😁

[@neilsimms2676]

It has already. Really useful stuff. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.👍👌

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Anytime brother 👌

[@michaelhayes1068]

Good evening billy Interesting concept for flat fish I'll be sure to give it a try...thank you. Have a peaceful and pleasant weekend my friend. 😎

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Michelle. I think you will like it, just the best way to catch flatties. Fish on 👍😁

[@dazlee3257]

I made some of these today ready for spring monster plaice or tiny dabs, I didn't have any small hooks so I smacked the end of a grip lead wire flat and bent it round to make a spade end clip hook thing. Also made an emergency baiting needle by knocking a 1.2mm crimp onto the end of some 1.5mm ss wire, I put a bit of a point on the wire first to start it off, yay me 🐛🐟👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi, it should work, just as long as you don't cast to hard 👍😊

[@dazlee3257]

@@Billyfishing_watch aye that's a good point haha, well worst case my worm flies off casting, no danger. I only use 4oz for flatties on a baby TT LD so should be OK 👍

[@michaelbrown-ub6jr]

Great video Billy , my computer went bust so ive had to get another one keep up the good work.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Michael. Bad luck with your pc, hope you did not miss to many videos 🤣. Fish on Brother 👍😁

[@ianturner3033]

Brilliant. 👏👏Anything that helps care for the catch is a good thing.👍👍 Will definitely be trying this. Thanks for sharing.🫡👍👏 Take care and stay safe.😷🙊

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Ian, I think you'll like it alot. It's a fantastic way to fish. Thanks Brother 👍😁

[@ThomasEsmarNielsen]

Any other brand of hooks that can bend? The mustad 4446npb seems rare where I am.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Thomas. Just as long as the bait needle fits over the end, your good. Kamasan, Sakuma, what ever you like! Thanks Brother 😁👍

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Just heat the temper out of the hook with a cigarette lighter or similar. Don't burn your fingers.

[@rwglavin3794]

Circle sizes: 1,1/0 & 2/0. I have @ 30 if each tied & ready to fish. Now let's just see if I can find those Black Backs (winter flounder) I've been talking about. BTW... I've also made a hand full of dingle dangles out to 12/0 for striped bass. With a few 9/0 &10/0's for other toothy critters made with wire. I may not be ready for the season. But I have a decent running start at it. Post-surgery therapy is way ahead of what was expected. It's looking like I'll have line wet some time in February. Billy, to you & yours I wish you a Merry Christmas and an outstanding New Years. Thanx for posting. And who knows...Maybe I'll see you on the beach this next year. lol

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Randy, and a merry Christmas and a happy New year to you and yours. Hope very thing goes to plan, hook a monster, Brother. See you on the beach 👍😁

[@stephenbrown783]

Nice one Brother Billy just how I like it pure and simple I don't like complicated rigs. The hard part now is finding so nice dabs to try it out . I do know some nice marks , but as I don't have my own boat now can't get to them will find a beach somewhere. Thanks again Billy

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Stephen. Glad you like it, it works so will. But as you say, you need fish to catch! Good luck, fish on Brother 👍😁

[@purpleturkey1792]

That's a great rig Billy thanks. Your a good fella, on your mother's side of the family ! Ha ha cheers 👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Turkey. It works so well, no more massed up fish. Thanks Brother 👍😁

[@stevebolt7907]

Great video as always Billy, I am using similar idea for cod fishing, I just cut the hook point off a lower 3/0, J hook to use as a bait holder, below a 3/0 Octopus hook, will update Octopus hooks to circle. Stay safe Billy

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Steve, it works so will. I have been getting great cod on this type of rig . Not one his swallowed the hook. Thanks Brother 👍😁

[@ciarandunne2741]

Cool video as always Billy. Spent the morning yesterday making hair rigs almost identical to that for fatties! Cheers for the original idea!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Ciaran. It's just the job, I will not fish them any other way. Thanks Brother 👍😁👌

[@ciarandunne2741]

@Billyfishing dyin to try them now ..supposed to be fishing Monday but life got in the way. Might try a short session on gormo or laytown though

[@motorsnutts6594]

Thanks Billy , an innovation I am looking forward to trying out. appreciate your work mate ,Fish on ✌🏼

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Brother, hope it works out for you. Fish on 👍😁👌

[@seafishingjunky733]

Good vid Billy,keep the good info coming mate,all the best to you and your family, hope santa brings you plenty of lures 🍻😉

[@Billyfishing_watch]

I can hear the truck backing up now, beep beep beep. 🤣 Thanks Brother 👍

[@londonviking3801]

Cancelled fishing today as too flippin cold. Guess I'll be home making more flattie hair rigs. Thanks Billy!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Viking, what better way to spend a cold winter's day. Then making rigs, thanks Brother,fish on 👍😁

[@londonviking3801]

@@Billyfishing_watch In total agreement!! 🎣🎣

[@johnmaggiorino4493]

Tops boetie!Detail is everything nice

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@rambler756]

Great tips as usual illy. Thanks buddy.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Anytime Jim, fish on👍😁

[@trampster7306]

Nice one brother Billy! I'll have a go at making a few after Christmas. Haven't seen you use hooks to make the end clips before. I also noticed your intro has changed to BillFishing! Easily confused, me! Merry Christmas to you & yours BillyBill! Stay safe & well - Dave. 🎣🎣👍👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Trampster and Dave. As it goes buddy, that is the way I always make them when I fish with worms, thanks Brother's 👍😊

[@warrenbates8170]

Great video billy 👍 thank you brother

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Any time Warren, thanks Brother 👍😁

[@L-lp9fl]

Smart, Billy. Thanks!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Any time Leon, thanks Brother 👍😁

[@redtobertshateshandles]

You can use any hook if you burn the temper out of it using a cigarette lighter, match, hotplate, whatever you have. Just heat the hook really hot and let it slowly cool down. Stops hooks snapping. I guess if it's too weak , you could reharden the hook afterwards. Just get it hot enough and dunk in cold water. I make dingles out of 50lb dacron tied with a Uni knot and super glued.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Red. Actually you need the tamper in the hooks. because they will open under the pressure of the cast, and on clip from the rig. Thanks Brother 😁👍

[@redtobertshateshandles]

@Billyfishing_watch The hooks I used were still strong. Just bendable.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

@redtobertshateshandles nice, up this side we use a bait needle and they have to be thin enough to fish inside the needle 👍

[@timallcutt7283]

Would love to know your thoughts on how successful you would find fishing in these temperatures and what types of marks you'd recommend and what fish to target?!?

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Tim. What part of the world are you in?

[@timallcutt7283]

@@Billyfishing_watchI'm down on the Dingle Peninsula Billy

[@c.h.fieldsports9876]

Nice one, I’m going to have to try those 👍👍🤠

[@Billyfishing_watch]

They work so will, it's worth the effort. Thanks Brother 👍😁

[@TheBlueCassidy]

Good man Billy, I'll be giving it a go🤙💙😎

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Brother, and the fish thank you too😁👌

[@mikeburgess-cw1ts]

Hi Billy, quick question, what size circle hooks would you use on a 2 or 3 hook scratching rig, if you were fishing for plaice or dabs, cheers brother 👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Mike, just the same as if you where using j hooks. If you use size 1, for then just use a size 1 circle hook, and if you use 1/0 then just the same again. Thanks Brother 👌

[@mikeburgess-cw1ts]

@@Billyfishing_watch Thanks for your help as usual bro 🙏

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Anytime 😁👌

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Anytime 👌

[@keithwright9270]

Hi, buddy...may i ask, the superglue of the braid hair on the circle hook, is that to prevent the braid from moving on the hook or just to strengthen the braid knot..the reason i ask is i have been striping and splicing leadcore leader for my braided hair ..the harder it pulls the tighter the weave beds down..just wondered if the hair is best not moving on the hook..sorry for waffling on and thenk you for creating great content...

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Keith. The super glue is just to stop the knot coming undone. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@keithwright9270]

Thanks for the reply, ❤

[@Billyfishing_watch]

No worries 👌

[@kevinbuckler1085]

I’ve only just watched this, but I’m intrigued,nothing to do with the fishing,did you make the dress thingy behind you 😂🎣🐟

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Noo!👀

[@kevinbuckler1085]

@@Billyfishing_watch 🤔😂😂

[@garystevens5549]

Nice one Billy. Where do you get them orange scissors you used in this video from? Keep them videos coming.👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Gary, you can get them in most online tackles shops or AliExpress. Thanks brother 👍😁

[@gary-dn4uw]

Another nice video Billy what size circle hooks are you using please🐟👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Gary, It's a size 1. Thanks Brother 👍😁

[@pawjohansen3652]

Hey. :D Ty for the great tips it help me a lot on the beach. :) Is it Owner circle hook you fish with, and what size do you fish with.. Thanks for the great Videos Billy

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Paw. Owner are good hooks, but Japanese hooks are very hard, and break sometimes. So I like Mustad, and I fish. All the way from, from size 1- 10/0. What fish are you targeting?

[@pawjohansen3652]

@@Billyfishing_watch I Fish after flounder/plaice and cod. ty i will try and get some mustad hooks. :)

[@Billyfishing_watch]

@pawjohansen3652 hi if you use frozen baits or hardback carbs, follow the links. Thanks Brother

[@Billyfishing_watch]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKWxm6ikfNNmqpY

[@Billyfishing_watch]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4KspKGMi7Z1mMk

[@castersfishingwales2038]

I new you was a dress maker 🙂 awesome as always brother ✌✌

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Brother 👍😁👌

[@johnrickards1908]

Billy, thats a lovely dress hanger you have there in the background. Did you make that with your fancy pliers? 😂

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Yes! Sound a little bit judgy John 🤣

[@michaelripley4528]

Nice😎❗️

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Brother 👌

[@kennethwood1850]

Billy what’s your thoughts on the perfection loop for the circle hook when using dongle rig please and thanks in advance 🎣👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Kenneth. Norwich will not work, circle hooks need to be tied in a Pacific way. Follow this link it will explain, thanks Brother 👍😁

[@Billyfishing_watch]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYPOZaSirbeei8k

[@kennethwood1850]

Thanks for replying like the idea for grip leads have just modified some using stainless steel bike spokes just have to open out holes to 2 millimetres 👍

[@tommos16]

Billington my man, is it worth targeting the flatties even when it’s Baltic? Thanks for the video man

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Tom. Yes, just as long as the water is over 2 degrees c. But mostly flounder and dabs. Thanks Brother 👍😁

[@tommos16]

@@Billyfishing_watch thankyou!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

@@tommos16 no probs 👍

[@richbrakewell2599]

Can anybody please tell me the name of the double bait clips Billy uses, cheers

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Rich. It's called an angel clip, thanks Brother 👍😁

[@Savajam]

Nice - Boom and done!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Chris , fish on Brother 👍😁

[@Thetubbygurnard]

Fish on Billy.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Brother 👍😁👌

[@marklloyd6433]

Have you ever hooked a fish on the hair stopper and have you ever been asked that before?

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Mark. yes it happens, but mostly it's just small fish. They fall right off, nobody has asked before. You can see it in some of my flatfish videos. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@marklloyd6433]

That's amazing mate: It catches fish too and my line of questioning is also original. Honestly though, what a great idea you have there. I'm fully with you on circle hooks. Whipping a bunch of sloppy bait around a J hook with elastic never made me feel good about presentation. I been using my own variant of dongle dangle for some years now, its also original- happy to show you sometime @@Billyfishing_watch

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Yes, it is the way to go. If you would like to send a picture of the Dingle dangle, you'll find a link to my Instagram on my KZbin page👍

[@sabbage100]

You love your hair rig don’t you :)

[@Billyfishing_watch]

And so do the fish! Thanks Brother 👍😁

[@TheBowhunterinNB]

See you on the beach

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@andrewnewton-e3o]

i use a size 1 hook , so that if i catch a small fish it becomes a live bait rig.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks for the tip brother

[@lucpeeters2650]

good idea ! But please , dont weare a black shirt when you show black hooks in front of you ? 😉😊😊thanks !

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Laundry day 🤣 thanks Brother 👍

[@mac148]

would it not be easier to use a barbless course fishing hook rather than bending and cutting big hooks

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Maybe! They need to be the right shape, and be strong enough to support the rig when casting. Give it a shot 👌