The Twisted Dragon - Nymph Fly Tying Tutorial - McFly Angler

[@mr.robinson1982]

Anyone who is a fly fisher or fly tyer is my brother/sister....Long way to go to understand that you are part of the family...thanks again, Brother

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks

[@robertperman8967]

Nice fly! Tight lines🐛🕷️🐜!!!!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@wcdunn]

That is a neat pattern. I've never seen corded maribou like that before. I usually use chenille, but will give this a go.

[@McFlyAngler]

👍 let me know how it does for you.

[@nilsirnd4345]

This dragon nymph pattern is very cool, it is suitable for trout in fresh water as in saltwater with sea basses. Congratulations on the wonderful bait, a big hug.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks

[@ronporreca9574]

I have patiently (or not so) waited for this video since the mono eyes vid! Thank you again. Hope to have time to tie up some of these soon!

[@McFlyAngler]

Ha! Thanks man! Glad you liked it. Let me know how it works for you

[@DB-iu8yl]

I really like this as an alternative to a woolybugger. I’m sure with no weight it has a more subtle presentation to the water and a slower sink rate.

[@McFlyAngler]

Yeah, so it’s definitely different than a wholly bugger and I would say fishes differently also. I’m glad you like it though, it does really work for sure!

[@reubenbenreuben3258]

Yeah nice and easy to tie I will make me one thanks for sharing beautiful job

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you

[@mr.robinson1982]

Thanks brother, very informative & instructional...

[@McFlyAngler]

Glad you liked it

[@smattext]

great tutorial miss you wish you were still in Colorado!!!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks man, I also miss Colorado

[@angelvalentin8204]

God bless you brother, that pattern look easy I’m going to try it

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks! Yeah tell me how it works for you

[@charlieboutin3341]

Love this fly! Great tip on spinning the marabou. I will definitely use this.🎣 Bigger and different color and longer eyes might be a great saltwater shrimp pattern🤔. Liked the mono eyes vid. Thanks for sharing! Well done videography as well!👍👍 God Bless

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks! :)

[@bruceturek3412]

excellent fly pattern

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks

[@stephencarroll8537]

Cool looking fly brother..I'm doing a couple of them.. thanks

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks!

[@goldentwilight1944]

looks more a damselfy nymph to me, but I suppose the main thing is that the trout eat it! Thanks for sharing a simple and effective fly.

[@McFlyAngler]

Yes you are correct it is a damselfly nymph. Problem is people will confuse the two and in order to get people to click, more people know about dragonflies or use that term (even for damsels). Sorry, a little bit of deviation to be able to get more views. But yes, if you read the description I said damselfly a few times. Dragonfly nymphs are actually not as long and thin. I was actually designing this to be more a damsel than a dragonfly

[@marksleeper3752]

great fly and job Kudos

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks!

[@tomt5176]

Hey, you may look into tying an articulated dragon fly nymph. The naturals are very wiggly and active. I use them with great success in locations with noticeable dragon flies buzzing around. I’d love to see that.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks for the recommendation, yeah I mean I could look into articulating this one….

[@tomt5176]

@@McFlyAngler I make them using two nymph hooks abdomen and claspers on the back hook connected with lite braid line, thorax and head on the front and cut the back hook off. I can send you a pic if you like.

[@McFlyAngler]

Cool, sure! I mean I think I can probably do one also from this pattern, but would love to see your take on a dragonfly also. Thanks! You have Instagram? Can you private message me there?

[@neonstrawberry8826]

Hey McFly, absoloutely loved the video! although I have a sorta off beat question from one of your older videos. In the Reddington Classic Trout review you made I saw you also bought a 6 piece version of the rod, I was just wondering if this affected the action of the rod by having 2 additional rod sections and if there has been any segment slippage through using it, if you have done so. Im not really looking for too big of a reply just wondering if its worth buying for the compact size since the review was focused on the 4 piece.

[@McFlyAngler]

I like the rod a lot. It might be slightly more stiff with the extra sections but not overly noticeable. If you are gonna need to stuff it into a backpack or have limited storage then I say go for it. If not, then go with the 4 piece. Hope that helps.

[@neonstrawberry8826]

McFly Angler that’s perfect Thankyou man 🙏

[@thenomad4601]

Nice pattern, what would you think of using bead chain eyes and soft hackle instead of the kraken dubbing?

[@McFlyAngler]

Yeah try it. Now there is some weight to bead chain, so make sure it swims correctly and doesn’t flip over the fly. But give it a try.

[@mikeking453]

Looks Great! I have trouble cutting veevus tread even with new scissors. Do you?

[@McFlyAngler]

No, never had much trouble. I’ve had these scissors for 2 years and never had issues. They cut pretty good

[@Jonathan-sv6ur]

where did you get your vice? the one i have was super cheap and is falling apart and im looking to get a better one

[@GoShred95]

Dynaking makes great affordable and high quality vices. Highly recommend! I still have my first original vice I purchased in 2010 called kingfisher. I've now upgraded to the barracuda.

[@profereyes4465]

It looks like it's a Renzetti. Personally I have a Peak Vise and it's been pretty great.

[@McFlyAngler]

Mine was a renzetti yes. The traveler. Good vise. Niel is right, dyna king makes an excellent vise as well