The One (If i had to choose one fly, this would be the one, Pheasant tail Nymph)

[@hirundio]

Beautiful tie once again! Thank you so much for these awesome videos. Concerning your bead size choice: One of the best reasons, why a fly fisher does the things a fly fisher does, is because the other option "just doesnt feel right". I love it!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@hirundio thanks so much for such nice comment. I think most of us do things based on a feeling (preferably it comes from experience) rather than scientific research. Honestly thats why i like it. If it was like a science with solid rules it wouldn't be as interesting i assume 🍻 Best Vladimir

[@randyfrank2570]

Vladimir, I discovered you when you showed up on KZbin while I was searching for a particular Perdigon pattern. In very short order, you have become my favorite tier. Your patterns are excellent, and your teaching skills superb. Sharing your thinking about flies and fishing is a unique feature, and one that I really like. The long and short of it is that you are at the top of the fly-tying game, at least in my opinion. I hope you get all the attention you deserve. :) And, your cat is the coolest ever!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much for those words Randy. It means a lot to me because you pointed out as a quality of my videos something i was concerned before it may be too much. However, lately i am getting a good feedback from people that i may be on the right track. So thanks once again. I really appreciate it. I hope i will continue to make videos that are at least same quality as now. Happy New year Cheers Vladimir Ps: thank you for the cat. He is cool little guy 😀😀 and his dubbing is great 😂

[@Charactermatters650]

Tied up a couple of these last night and scored some fat rainbows today with them! Great fly and your detailed instruction has helped me hugely!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you for the best compliment possible. Glad you had a good time. Cheers 🍻

[@hirkojs]

Mega Thx Vladimir ! As a new tier, I truly appreciate that your videos also explain why you use each material and the technique you are tying it in with

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Glad you find it useful. Thanks for your kind words 🍻🍻

Thank you for the technical details. You're getting to the important points and sharing details about why you're so meticulous in your technique. Cheers !

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you Ben. Its all about those techniques. I dont believe its emphasised enough in most videos why certain things are done.... Thats why i try to explain everything i know.... Although i do forget to explain everything.... 😀 Happy holidays Cheers Vladimir 😀🍻🎉

[@mountaincreekfliesjimmy8386]

Always a great video lesson. And I especially love all the explanations about the techniques while tying. Very helpful. Thank you sir

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much. Techniques are what really matter. Thanks for noticing. Have great holidays 🍻🎉😀

[@bigo8524]

Thanks for another great tie and explanation

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

thank you for your kind comment. Appreciate it :)

[@stephanebogen5411]

Another beautiful video - great tie. Such a wonderful teacher.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much for such nice comment 🙏🍻

[@jonathonstephenson8170]

Very informative, probably one of the best tutors on KZbin for beginner fly tying. learnt so much since I started watching your videos. Thank you ever so much for your efforts and shares

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you for such kind words. I am glad my videos are being helpful. Have great holidays. Cheers . Vladimir 🍻😀🎉

[@reinchampion]

Once again, you hit it out of the park, with your detailed explanation of technique. Can’t wait to fish this fly!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much. If this one is not the right one than there is some specific hatch about to happen. 🍺😀

[@jamesfairfield9379]

Wonderful fly! Love your teaching!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@jamesfairfield9379 thank you so much 🍻😀

[@tsblock]

Love your videos. The little extra explanation on technique and "why" is perfect. Thank you.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks for noticing that little extra Happy holidays 😀🎉🍺

[@benfranks6375]

Learning is always more fun with a good teacher! Thank you kindy.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind comment.. 😀🙏

[@donschmidt9991]

Been tying for over 30 years and you take time to explain so well I love how you made a noodle then whipped finish your fly thank you!!!!!!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much. I try to make videos that i wish i had a chance to see when i was starting. As you may have noticed i focus more on how to do things rather than pattern. Thanks again for your comment and support. Cheers Vladimir 🍺😀

[@pelvos]

Thank you for your patience and detailed explanations. You truly are a savior!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you for your kind words. I love doing this. If it helps people than it makes me content. 🙏🙏

[@johnrupp3624]

Love the split thread with cdc and slf. Your thought process separates you from the pack. Keep it up thanks so much for your contributions! John from Reno Nevada.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much John. Glad to hear you like my vids. Makes me happy to know i am on the right track. Tight lines Cheers Vladimir 🍻😀😀

[@geraldnilsen8728]

Vladimir, Thank you so very much for your in-depth explanations. We have a blizzard raging outside right now.I can't wait for spring to try out this pheasant tail nymph. I like the use of CDC. Gerald Nilsen, Moorhead, MN

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much for watching it. I love cdc in almost all my flies. Its just so lively. Happy New year 🍺😀

[@Tjk186]

So helpful, probably one of the best teachers on KZbin for fly tying patterns that catch fish...I've enjoyed learning your high quality techniques so much since I started watching your videos....really appreciate your time and hard work...thank you 3 Oholi's flies

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much for such a nice comment. I really appreciate it and i am glad mu videos are beneficial to. Keep safe Cheers Vladimir 😀🍺

[@pammort6720]

Thank you for another great, informative video. I learn so much from your videos because you explain everything slowly and clearly. Thanks!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Glad my videos are helpful. 😀🍺Cheers

[@petergiers8515]

You are an artist. Nothing like a simple fly that you make elegant. Merry Christmas

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks a ton. Simple ones are often the best.... And surprisingly lot of people struggle doing them right. Thank you again for your kind words Wish you happy holidays 😀🎉🍻

[@ericstewart4732]

Thank you for the step by step, I am teaching myself to tie and your videos have been extremely helpful.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you for your kind comment. Glad i could help. Keep tying and results will come 🍻🍻

[@bobmatuzak2263]

Lots f new stuff and I’ve been tying for years. Flat thread, using wire for a tail hot spot and splitting thread to mention just a few. The olive P.T. Is my favorite as well, but I like you tie better and will start using it. Thank you.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks a lot I am happy to hear you are finding useful stuff in my video. It's all about those simple tricks that make it all lot easier Happy new year Cheers Vladimir

[@CarlettaBailey]

I love how you explain things

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you. Its very unusual to see s woman tying. 😀

[@aaronheyerdahl7196]

Thanks Vladimir! You are such a treasure trove of patterns, techniques, and useful information… You inspire my tying!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

I am really happy to hear that. Especially inspiring part. Thank you so much. Cheers Vladimir

[@eriegales]

Very professional tutorial - wonderful work

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much. Tight lines 🍻🍻

[@dalespencer803]

Very good tutorial! Thank you.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks for watching 😀🍺

[@johnshand6176]

Everything you need and perfectly explained. Your videos are truly inspirational. Compliments of the season and tight lines for the New Year from down-under in NZ.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you for your kind words. Have great holidays Cheers Vladimir 😀🍻🎉

[@Charactermatters650]

As always love your stuff - it has taught me much!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Glad to hear that. Its all about sharing what we know. Cheers. 🍻🍻

[@joecruse4531]

Oholi, I just find you on KZbin and I love how you explain and show (with close up camera) how and why you tie each step. I’m new to euro nymphing and I can’t get enough of it. I’m exploring euro nymphing techniques for Smallmouths. I don’t live near trout waters. I’m finding that indeed you can catch them on euro nymphing style flies. However, when I go on holidays I’m fishing for trout. Thanks again for sharing your explanations of fly tying with all of us.

[@joecruse4531]

I also tie my own flies.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Welcome to the channel. 🍺🍺 Thank you so much for your kind words. I made few videos about euronymphing too. Maybe they help you. I love that you fish other fish rather than just trout. Smallmouth is perfect i guess.... Plus its nice sized fish... Good luck and tight lines 😃😃🍺

[@mikehulbert9156]

Superb demo

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much 🍻🍻

[@ericalbertson1092]

Love this fly and love your channel - great work!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks man. I appreciate it 😀🍻

[@matthewroddick7431]

Thank you so much you helped me become a better fly tier

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much for such comment. I am glad i could help 😀

[@duderoony]

A very nice take on a classic there Vladimir. I’ll definitely give it a go. Plus there’s lots of tips in there especially considering it’s a ‘simple’ fly to tie. Thank you for another one dude. 😊😊😊

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks my friend. Usually simple is the best. 😀🍺

[@davidduncan6811]

Hi Vladimir - very clear instructions and superb demonstration. Really great tips. I have incorporated so many of your tips into my tying already. Cheers, David.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you David so much. Glad i could help. Cheers

[@cretudavid8622]

I have fished a very similar fly with black pheasant tail and a little red ass. It worked verry well when nothing else did. Caught both greyling, native trout and chub. Thanks! I'll try to tie my own now.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

PT is an amazing material. And red hot spots are like magic often. Thank you for watching. Cheers Vladimir

[@alexargyros7186]

Very meticulous explanation of the various steps you take to tie this beautiful fly. Happy holidays, Vladimir.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks for your very kind words and wishes. Happy holidays Vladimir 🍺🎉😀

[@mikeney5113]

Best pattern around.well done great fly!!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much. Enjoy holidays 😀🎉🍻

[@Jadesfishing]

Very nice work man thank you for sharing this on Alberta Fly fishing. Glad to have found your channel cheers!!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoy my channel. I like Alberta group very much. And seems you guys have a lot of amazing places to fish. Happy holidays Cheers Vladimir 😀🍻🎉

[@JD-ss9mh]

As always I enjoy your tying videos and the commentary! Keep up the great work. I seem to always learn something from them. Thanks!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Glad to hear that As long as there is something to learn i guess its worth watching. Thanks for watching Enjoy holidays Cheers Vladimir 🍺🎉😀

[@raimundocasadomanas4788]

Feliz Navidad Vladimir y gracias por tus vídeos. Un saludo desde España

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays my friend Cheers 🎉🎉🎉🍻🍻🍻

[@GhjantoFlyFishing]

A dilightful video to watch ! so well explained how to tie this killer pattern ! what is new for me is this copper wire tag !...i will try soon this little extra !...Thanks again Vladimir ! Happy holidays !

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much.. I saw it long ago from a friend. And i was doing nymphs as such for a long time. I don't think fish make a big difference but i like it so its worth doing it in my case 😀😀 Happy holidays and tight lines 🎉🎉😀🍻

[@mikejames663]

Excellent.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks：）

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

this is one of my favorites.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Same here 😀😀🍺

[@toxichank6960]

Thorax CDC with dubbing is elegant. And explanations succient. I will be using this technique for more flies. As many have said, less is more. Will try in New Jersey, where water is low and clear. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Stay Healthy.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks for watching and your very kind words. Glad you like it. Yes... Less is more thats true. For very low water try it with copper head. Or try to match the colour of the fly to the bottom of the river... Thats a goid starting point. Happy holidays 😀🎉🍺

[@toxichank6960]

Vladimir, this pattern is fantastic. Have been using late winter and spring here in New Jersey. Always have trout on the line. Usually ten fish an outing. Lose it or switch, nothing. The pink bead is the ticket. Many thanks to you for the tying skills.

[@justaman3333]

Thank you. I tied two this morning, size 16. I'll let you know how things go here in Colorado. Cheers.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks. Looking forward to your report. Tight lines 🍻

[@justaman3333]

​@@Oholisfliesandfishing First time with it 2 weeks ago, no connection with the fish. I went through several flies that day and it wasn't meant to be. Yesterday, used it again and caught 5 in a few years. Caught the first one, then switched to another favorite of mine as I continued moving up the river. Came to a "deep" slow moving run (37cfs 😂) and put it on again and caught more. Thank you. What sizes do you typically use? I only tied #16 so far.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

​@@justaman3333 glad it worked. I make those in literally all sizes possible. For me its from 20 to 10. Every size is made usually in two weights. So i can cover more water with same size. 16 is probably some average i would use. But lately i tend to use 18 and 20 more.

[@justaman3333]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing thank you.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

You are welcome, glad if i could help. @@justaman3333

[@schmoonkie]

Very nicely done--as usual. I tie a very similar fly to this one and can confirm its effectiveness. I especially liked your use of the wire as a hot spot. If you used a pink wire, as you mentioned, it would have been an even more noticeable hot spot.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much. I wish i had pink wire. But this way will be just as good. 😀🍺

[@erikkarlsson5727]

Great video, very effective pattern, personally I would use a non shiney bead if I want the wire to act as a hotspot. Hanak have a colour called bronze matt😄

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks for the comment and nice words. Matt bronze would look great i am sure. I do this "hot spot" very often. I would do it with matt wire too. I make this one in variations of bead colour and size.... Cheers Vladimir

[@irvedenenberg7431]

Great fly❤

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks 🍻🍻😀

[@sjohnson4882]

Excellent whip finishing technique!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks 😀😀

[@scottnock5241]

Very nice pattern!!!!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks a ton 😀🍺

[@andersklasson1226]

Love it! Thanks 🤩👍

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks mate 😀🍺

[@icedaft]

The PT jig are one of my favorite nymph too, but to be honest if use it with a 5,5 mm Bead too on one small stretch of my Home River. But this River goes through a big pipe and ist 2,5 meter deep with a very strong flow, so I have no other choice... Merry Christmas!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

There are some instances i would use huge beads... Or javi beads... (tungsten bodies) but mostly i would cast more upstream and lenghten my tippet... Or even go thinner tippet.. This said.... Its not always possible... Sometimes big bead is the only solution as you say.... And when it is... It can bring us much happiness... Happy holidays my friend. Thanks for being part of the channel. Cheers 🍻🍻🎉😀

[@flytyermaine]

Nicely done explained well

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much. Happy holidays 🎉😀🍻

[@lydiedevred2801]

Excellent as usual !

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks a ton. Happy holidays 😀🍻

[@easttnflyfreak2870]

Another Great video !! Happy Holidays !!!!!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much. Happy holidays 😀😀🍻

[@johnbernick2944]

Beautiful fly, I like the idea of finishing the collar off with the Ice dub. It also seems to be a faster tie by using the wire as a hot spot instead of holographic or opal/pearl tinsel. Thanks! Happy New Year!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Glad you like it. There is a disadvantage of wire... It loses shine after some time. But then, its a nymph... They rarely live long enough, we snag them often 😀😀 Happy New year 🎉🍺🍺😀

[@splishsplash2579]

Cheers Vladimir great lesson as usual Your the man Have a good one and best wishes for 2022

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much my friend. Have a merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Cheers 😀🎉🍻

[@jamesstrachan1980]

Another good fly.i like it 👍

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much have a great holiday 🎉🍻

[@jamesstrachan1980]

You 2 buddy all the best Jim

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks Jim 🍻🍻😀

[@timdefler4341]

Another great video.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks a lot Tim 🍻😀🎉

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks a lot Tim 🍻😀🎉

[@justaman3333]

Vladimir, in your years of experience, do you have a brand of pheasant tail fibers you like? Also, does it truly matter on side feather vs center? Thank you for your time. Cheers. jeff

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Hi, i dont buy specific brand...i buy anything available, even from chinese craft stores. Roadkill as well.... All are good. Center feathers have longer barbs, thats biggest advantage. But side feathers are good too. That off colour side is good for wingcases

[@justaman3333]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing Thank you.

[@edwardchavez5627]

Thank you so much and Merry Christmas Sir.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 🍻🍻😀🎉

[@edwardchavez5627]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing I love your fly tying skills and always look forward to the next video, I've learned so much since the pandemic started. I'm going on 63 years of age and really wished I knew about this as a young man.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@edwardchavez5627 glad to hear that someone as experienced can learn from my videos. Thank you so much for such compliment 😀

[@schmoonkie]

Hi Vladimir. Some feedback on using this fly. I was a bit skeptical at first using pink bead with this fly pattern. However, happily, the trout proved me wrong. I caught lots of fish on the Madison early in the season--especially when the river was running high and off color. Inspired by another one of your videos, I used larger beads than I normally would have ( e.g. 2.8 mm and 3.3 mm ). That was not an issue. The bead video was: "Thoughts on Tungsten Bead Size"

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much for your feedback. Try those in clear water too. For some reason they work great.... Not always but they have moments. Usually i have 3 beads that i use all the time.... Copper, silver... And pink... Thats all.

[@schmoonkie]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing I remember you commenting on the bead colors you favor. I've also used black and gold as well. Last year I tied a fly, which was a simple variation on Devin Olsen's Crossover Nymph. I used gold wire for ribbing and gold tungsten bead. It turned out to be one of my top producers in August. I'll see if it does as well this year. Another bead color that did very well this year was orange painted. The problem with the pink and the orange beads was that the coloring chipped off the beads relatively quickly, sometimes by fish taking the fly, other times by the fly bouncing on river rocks.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@schmoonkie well... At least after its chipped it becomes silver 😂😂

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Fabulous technique!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks a lot. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 🍻🎉😀

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@marksleeper9385]

very nice

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much 🍺😃

[@johnsamothrakis4621]

Great Helpful Video & well explained . Thanks

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks for watching it. Happy holidays 🍻🎉😀

[@johnsamothrakis4621]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing Happy Holidays, just discovered your Channel & happy I did. Am very new to fly tying & find your videos the most helpful videos that I have seen . You explain everything that you do with great detail, which is very helpful to a beginner like me. Thanks

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

@@johnsamothrakis4621 thank you so much. Comments like this one are one of main driving forces for me. I am happy that you can benefit from my videos. Cheers 😀🍺🍻

[@jeffn3503]

Thanks for your well done and informative videos. I enjoy watching you tie flies. I am trying to become a better tier and have a question about dubbing a fly body. To get the slimiest noodle possible, does it matter if you twist the dubbing on clockwise or counterclockwise? Thanks in advance.

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thank you so much. Glad i could help. For the slim dubbed noodle... You need kind of dubbing that has fine fibers/hairs, you need to use almost invisible amounts.. Direction is irrelevant. Hope this helps.

[@jessclotfelter9993]

That's a beauty

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much 😀🍺

[@Edgemoore7]

Isn’t cdc a floatant type material? Won’t it affect the sink rate?

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Depends how you use it. It certainly affects sink rate. But you can compensate for it by putting larger bead, slimmer profile, thinner tippet, tuck casting.... There are ways around it. Cdc gives lot of movement. Thats why i love it.

[@Edgemoore7]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing that makes sense. Can you recommend colors to have available? I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you for sharing. Is newbies can use the guidance.

[@oneninertb]

Your pink beads look different than the pink beads I have. What type and where do you get them ?

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

This is metallic pink. I get them here in china. But you have those around for sure.

[@oneninertb]

@@Oholisfliesandfishing Thanks. I found them

[@flyfishingchannel]

Great!

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Thanks so much. Happy holidays 😀🍻

[@ncfishbum1647]

I was thinking Fips rules don’t allow touching turns of wire ?

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Never heard of that rule....copper john would be forbidden... But, cant say for sure. Haven't read rules for quite a while

[@smoothlarryhughes]

What color is the CDC?

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Natural 🍺

[@netrich143]

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

😀🍻

[@iklink]

the s this for beauty or catching fish?

[@Oholisfliesandfishing]

Tie it and you tell me.... 🍺🍺😂